Nikon D600 - Big Deal Or Big let Down?

For 2 months Nikonians were frothing at the mouth over this thing. After all, it is an entry level camera into the full frame world. A needed camera, to be sure, as far as beginning Wedding Photographers are concerned. And what was the price going to be? The rumor mill had strongly suggested a $1,500 price point.

Boy was that wrong...

Try a starting price of $2,199. To be fair, that is considerably cheaper than the D800 selling on B&H and Amazon right now for $2,999. But it certainly made people waiting for this puppy to utter expletives in unison across the planet. And that, for the moment, may dominate the headlines for the time being. Sad really, because the camera looks to be a good one.

In time, that reality will sink in. I am sure by the time these hit the shelves, they will be be flying off them just as fast as they get there.

Here are the specs....

• 24.3MP CMOS full frame sensor
• 39-point AF system
• 5.5 fps frame rate
• ISO 100-6400 (ISO 50-25600 w/ expansion)
• 3.2-inch LCD at 921k-dot res
• 1080p at 24p/30p frame rates
• 720p at 60p
• Uncompressed HDMI-output
• Shutter rated to 150k actuations
• 1/4000s max shutter speed
• 1/200 sync speed

We don't have serious High ISO test pics out, because I know that will be your next question, but we do have a few promo videos that I am sure you will love.