I've had the D600 for less than a month, having moved from the D300s. I was going to run both bodies for a while, keeping the 300 for when I wanted the crop and faster AF for wildlife and suchlike. I always had a slight niggle going from the 300s to the 600 as they are different level bodies and different functionality, but I thought I would give it a go. So far the images from the D600 have been nothing short of fantastic, especially when I've used higher ISO settings that I wouldn't dare on the 300. They are also very crisp (sharp) which is something I didn't find when I tried a certain 16 MP DX camera prior to getting the 300s which is also crisp. That last point may just be me being fussy.
I've now reached the conclusion that I would prefer a single body (D800) that does everything I want in a form factor that I'm happy with. In DX mode I can get the frames per second I want with a grip and the crop factor I want but with an increase from 12 - 15 megapixels. It will also return the superb 51 point AF system and 9 shot bracketing amongst other things. The one thing I don't think I'm bothered about is the 36 megapixels as 24 on the 600 seems fine.
At the risk of repeating myself I am not in any way knocking the D600. It's a fantastic camera and a dream for anyone moving from the 7000,5000 etc. I know some have gone from D300/s to D600 and are perfectly happy, perhaps I've just used it for too long not to miss the differences.
As I got the D600 at a very good price I've just been offered about 12% more than I paid for it. This has helped with my decision as the camera is at a good point to sell for me. Having said all of the above my upgrade path may fall down and I'll have to keep it, at which point I will be glad I said it was a fantastic camera
I've now reached the conclusion that I would prefer a single body (D800) that does everything I want in a form factor that I'm happy with. In DX mode I can get the frames per second I want with a grip and the crop factor I want but with an increase from 12 - 15 megapixels. It will also return the superb 51 point AF system and 9 shot bracketing amongst other things. The one thing I don't think I'm bothered about is the 36 megapixels as 24 on the 600 seems fine.
At the risk of repeating myself I am not in any way knocking the D600. It's a fantastic camera and a dream for anyone moving from the 7000,5000 etc. I know some have gone from D300/s to D600 and are perfectly happy, perhaps I've just used it for too long not to miss the differences.
As I got the D600 at a very good price I've just been offered about 12% more than I paid for it. This has helped with my decision as the camera is at a good point to sell for me. Having said all of the above my upgrade path may fall down and I'll have to keep it, at which point I will be glad I said it was a fantastic camera