p.1 #1 · My in depth D600 review with DR (dynamic range) samples
Hey guys, I know a lot of people have been posting little reviews here and there of this camera, but figured I would share my thoughts and more importantly and in depth look at the cameras ISO capabilities and Dynamic range at various ISOs.
p.1 #3 · My in depth D600 review with DR (dynamic range) samples
The only thing i dont understand is you're saying "pull" instead of "push".....when you under expose a shot, and then bring up the exposure to make it right, the correct term is "push", not "pull".
Other than that, i'm super impressed.....i'm pissed that i can't afford one right now, but i'll keep saving my pennies....
p.1 #5 · My in depth D600 review with DR (dynamic range) samples
agelessphotog wrote:
Iv'e heard that it has trouble with moving objects in low light just like the D7000.
Isn't this just repeating something without giving us any references or proof? This is how internet myths get started. If enough people say it, it must be true, right?
Would you care to elaborate with references to real world examples of this? I'm not saying you are wrong, but statements like this need to be backed up with evidence.
p.1 #6 · My in depth D600 review with DR (dynamic range) samples
Thanks for looking guys, sorry about the confusion of pull vs push that has been corrected.
As for the AF honestly all cameras suffer as the light gets lower it is just a matter of how much. Obviously this camera is no D4. I am no sports photographer so for me if I can track in low light at a wedding or during dancing at a reception then I can't ask for much more than that, and this camera seems very capable in those situations so far. I took it out a bit tonight and did some tracking of people walking and cars driving on a busy street lit by street lights and window lights. Overall I was pulling a very comfortable 8/10ish keeper rate with faster moving objects. When contrast got to low due to low light (think full moon) continuous AF began to hunt and the camera had to rely on it's assist beam to get anything reliably in focus. That is however to be expected in my opinion. I also think we are expecting a bit to much from this camera. Just because people want it to be a D700 with a bigger sensor doesn't mean that it is one. This camera is purpose built to compete with the 6D that by early accounts has AF on par with the 5dII. With that in mind this camera is doing a great job and will easily best the 6D. In terms of accuracy and speed it really is on par with my D800, but yeah in low light the pro bodies will start to pull ahead, that is what that extra 1000 bucks buys you.
p.1 #9 · My in depth D600 review with DR (dynamic range) samples
I have been a little reluctant to prematurely praise the D600 simply because it didn't have the "wow" factor for my purposes that, say, the D3S did on its release. After using it now since I got one of the first bodies out, I have to say... DAMN. The IQ it delivers is absolutely stunning. At around ISO3200 I might start to take the D3S over it. But anything under that, it has the best IQ of any camera body I've ever laid my grubby paws on. Today I shot 700+ images of Varsity womens rugby at ISO800 in overcast conditions and left the D3S at home to FORCE me to shoot the D600. Of those shots, I had a crazy low number of OOF images, and what's more I shot JPG fine medium size (still more resolution than the 12MP bodies...). After reviewing these images, I gotta say this little camera is sheer dynamite. I hate to sound like a giddy schoolgirl, but I have literally been shocked at how good the IQ the D600 delivers is.
p.1 #12 · My in depth D600 review with DR (dynamic range) samples
adamo99 wrote:
I stopped reading after finding three sloppy spelling errors in the first paragraph alone.
Glad you liked the review, I do hope that spelling errors haven't affected the rest of your life so negatively. I apologize for being a photographer and not a grammar teacher. Perhaps if this review served any benefit to me at all and were not entirely selfless (aka for your benefit) I would have spent more time double checking my spelling.
p.1 #13 · My in depth D600 review with DR (dynamic range) samples
adamo99 wrote:
I stopped reading after finding three sloppy spelling errors in the first paragraph alone.
That's to bad that you ignorred the goood information in his reveiw and decided instead to make yourself in charge of the speeling police. We want to express our gratitud to u for takeing on this job four the rest of us.
p.1 #14 · My in depth D600 review with DR (dynamic range) samples
dj dunzie wrote:
I have been a little reluctant to prematurely praise the D600 simply because it didn't have the "wow" factor for my purposes that, say, the D3S did on its release. After using it now since I got one of the first bodies out, I have to say... DAMN. The IQ it delivers is absolutely stunning. At around ISO3200 I might start to take the D3S over it. But anything under that, it has the best IQ of any camera body I've ever laid my grubby paws on. Today I shot 700+ images of Varsity womens rugby at ISO800 in overcast conditions and left the D3S at home to FORCE me to shoot the D600. Of those shots, I had a crazy low number of OOF images, and what's more I shot JPG fine medium size (still more resolution than the 12MP bodies...). After reviewing these images, I gotta say this little camera is sheer dynamite. I hate to sound like a giddy schoolgirl, but I have literally been shocked at how good the IQ the D600 delivers is....Show more →
This. I've been more than pleased with the D600. It may have less features compared to it's bigger brothers but, it hasn't bugged me one bit. The one thing I do like is it's size and weight and I've carried two Canon 1Ds III bodies in the bag.
p.1 #15 · My in depth D600 review with DR (dynamic range) samples
Just got back from my first engagement shoot with the camera, and the big take away was skin tones. They are just better than traditional nikon tones, almost canon like. Like many others I have missed the tones and color you get from canon sooc, but wow this D600 just blew me away. Things were a bit blue (just like canon), but really have to say I am impressed. I spent the evening alternating between the d600 and the d800. Ended up with the d800 as the light finally faded away because those outer focus points on the d600 finally started to fail me right around the time I had to his ISO 1600 to get my ambient light in check (central cross type points were still going strong).
p.1 #18 · My in depth D600 review with DR (dynamic range) samples
I love it when someone takes the time and effort to put together a review for those of us who may be having a difficult time reaching a buying decision, and then some smug, self-righteous ass-bag comes along to nit pick. Hopefully the fact that he was able to point out a couple spelling errors has allowed him to feel like a big man and forget about his own SHORTcomings in other areas.
p.1 #20 · My in depth D600 review with DR (dynamic range) samples
BenV wrote:
this is why fred allows people to hide users, althought I must admit, it would be easier if you just deleted your account.
best response, EVER!
The review was very informative -- and well written, I might add. After reading the review, my decision on which body to pick up isn't not any easier -- was leaning twords a D700...
