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Posted: 4/21/2015 9:44:35 AM EDT

Been shooting with a Canon Rebel and then a Nikon D7000 the last couple years. Always wanted full frame but could never justify it. I still can't but I sold some stuff on ebay and thought: "why not do something fun with the cash?"

Had trouble deciding between the Canon 6D and the Nikon. Went with the Nikon because I do landscape and like to push shadows in post. Also take some pics of the dog at the park and I read the autofocus was a little better on the Nikon for 'action.' Did like the feel of the Canon and the GPS but overall my gut said Nikon so here I am.

I know it's just an entry level FX camera, but boy am I excited.

waiting...waiting...waiting...

CSB I know but just wanted to share my excitement.

Posted: 4/21/2015 10:37:35 AM EDT

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Have they definitively fixed the oil spot issues?

I have been holding off on the 600 and looking at the 750 in the future because I have heard of so many problems.

Don't mean to scare you, they fix the problems when they come up, but I don't know if they have fixed the manufacturing process that has caused the problems in the first place!

Which 50mm did you get? I've been looking at trading my 50mm f/1.8g for a F/1.4g :)

Edit: They will service the camera free if you have problems (http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Service-And-Support/Service-Advisories/hs309y82/Updated-Technical-Service-Advisory-for-Users-of-the-Nikon-D600-Digital-SLR-Camera.html

Posted: 4/21/2015 11:09:47 AM EDT

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Which 50mm did you get? I've been looking at trading my 50mm f/1.8g for a F/1.4g :)

Edit: They will service the camera free if you have problems (http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Service-And-Support/Service-Advisories/hs309y82/Updated-Technical-Service-Advisory-for-Users-of-the-Nikon-D600-Digital-SLR-Camera.html

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I just got the 50 1.8 G. I don't do tons of low light or portraiture so I didn't see a need for the 1.4 G. The D600 is already going to be better than my D7000.

That advisory is why I got a D600 instead of the 610. If they're going to clean it or fix it if I have problems even out of warranty, I figured I would save some $$$ on a nearly identical body.

Posted: 4/21/2015 11:36:28 AM EDT

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Why didn't you buy the D610? A few more features than the 600 and about the same price? Where did you buy from? I have the D610, bought it from B&H and love it!

Posted: 4/21/2015 11:45:07 AM EDT

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What's different besides the new shutter which Nikon might replace on the D600 anyways?

I paid $900 at KEH for an EX+ condition. Probably could have found it cheaper but I like KEH and at least having a 6 month warranty. The D610 was $360 more.

Posted: 4/21/2015 11:52:59 AM EDT

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What's different besides the new shutter which Nikon might replace on the D600 anyways?

I paid $900 at KEH for an EX+ condition. Probably could have found it cheaper but I like KEH and at least having a 6 month warranty. The D610 was $360 more.

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Why didn't you buy the D610?

What's different besides the new shutter which Nikon might replace on the D600 anyways?

I paid $900 at KEH for an EX+ condition. Probably could have found it cheaper but I like KEH and at least having a 6 month warranty. The D610 was $360 more.

Ok, I thought you bought new. I paid about $2500 for the 610 with the 24-85mm and70-300mm lenses.

Posted: 4/21/2015 12:44:32 PM EDT

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Ok, I thought you bought new. I paid about $2500 for the 610 with the 24-85mm and70-300mm lenses.

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Why didn't you buy the D610?

What's different besides the new shutter which Nikon might replace on the D600 anyways?

I paid $900 at KEH for an EX+ condition. Probably could have found it cheaper but I like KEH and at least having a 6 month warranty. The D610 was $360 more.

Ok, I thought you bought new. I paid about $2500 for the 610 with the 24-85mm and70-300mm lenses.

With the lenses that's probably a good value but I wasn't going to spend that much all at once.

I do have a 70-300 though from my D7000 shooting. Only FX lens I have though. Besides the 50 I ordered. So once I find some more play money I'll look into some other lenses. Right now I'm just looking forward to the Camera itself.

Posted: 4/21/2015 6:39:09 PM EDT

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What's different besides the new shutter which Nikon might replace on the D600 anyways?

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Why didn't you buy the D610?

What's different besides the new shutter which Nikon might replace on the D600 anyways?

No real differences to speak of. The D610 was a name change to move past the D600 oil and dust problems.

Posted: 4/21/2015 7:25:46 PM EDT

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No real differences to speak of. The D610 was a name change to move past the D600 oil and dust problems.

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Why didn't you buy the D610?

What's different besides the new shutter which Nikon might replace on the D600 anyways?

No real differences to speak of. The D610 was a name change to move past the D600 oil and dust problems.

Well that didn't work, just look at all the reviews on Amazon of the 610.

Same crap, different name. I can't blame you for looking at the 600, but will they still replace it if it's used and registered to someone else?

Just curious, that $900 looks very appealing for a EX+ condition!!

Posted: 4/21/2015 8:13:48 PM EDT

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Same crap, different name. I can't blame you for looking at the 600, but will they still replace it if it's used and registered to someone else?

Just curious, that $900 looks very appealing for a EX+ condition!!

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Same crap, different name. I can't blame you for looking at the 600, but will they still replace it if it's used and registered to someone else?

Just curious, that $900 looks very appealing for a EX+ condition!!

I would think they would even if it's used. They say they will do it out of warranty and things so I think they're just trying to do whatever they can to get past this.

Nikon is making available to all owners of D600 cameras (even if Nikon’s product warranty has expired)

Posted: 4/22/2015 10:15:48 AM EDT

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Oh and you will love the picture quality that it takes.

Right click and zoom in.

Posted: 4/22/2015 10:50:51 AM EDT

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Posted: 4/22/2015 2:29:11 PM EDT

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I just got the D7000, (my first DSLR). Im still learning. What were your favorite lens to use???? Im not sure what to get.
It came with the 18-55mm and i bought the nikkor 50mm 1.8d for $100 on amazon.

Im looking for the something to capture landscape well (i heard thats what the full frame cameras are known for)

Posted: 4/22/2015 2:41:02 PM EDT

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Your 18-55mm will do well for landscapes.

Posted: 4/22/2015 4:51:46 PM EDT

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I just got the D7000, (my first DSLR). Im still learning. What were your favorite lens to use???? Im not sure what to get.
It came with the 18-55mm and i bought the nikkor 50mm 1.8d for $100 on amazon.

Im looking for the something to capture landscape well (i heard thats what the full frame cameras are known for)

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I mostly shot with a 17-50mm lens. Later on I added a 70-300mm for some reach.

Right now you have everything you need to start out - a general purpose plus a low light lens.

18mm is plenty wide enough for general landscape photography. Later on if you decide to go wider you can get something like an 11-16mm. or if you want more reach a 55-300 or 70-300. Don't spend the money right now until you're sure what you want to do with the camera. Figure out how to use it well and to see creatively.

my 2 cents. Here's a little class from reddit that might help you get a little more comfortable with the camera and photography: http://www.r-photoclass.com/

Posted: 4/23/2015 2:04:25 PM EDT

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I mostly shot with a 17-50mm lens. Later on I added a 70-300mm for some reach.

Right now you have everything you need to start out - a general purpose plus a low light lens.

18mm is plenty wide enough for general landscape photography. Later on if you decide to go wider you can get something like an 11-16mm. or if you want more reach a 55-300 or 70-300. Don't spend the money right now until you're sure what you want to do with the camera. Figure out how to use it well and to see creatively.

my 2 cents. Here's a little class from reddit that might help you get a little more comfortable with the camera and photography: http://www.r-photoclass.com/

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I just got the D7000, (my first DSLR). Im still learning. What were your favorite lens to use???? Im not sure what to get.
It came with the 18-55mm and i bought the nikkor 50mm 1.8d for $100 on amazon.

Im looking for the something to capture landscape well (i heard thats what the full frame cameras are known for)

I mostly shot with a 17-50mm lens. Later on I added a 70-300mm for some reach.

Right now you have everything you need to start out - a general purpose plus a low light lens.

18mm is plenty wide enough for general landscape photography. Later on if you decide to go wider you can get something like an 11-16mm. or if you want more reach a 55-300 or 70-300. Don't spend the money right now until you're sure what you want to do with the camera. Figure out how to use it well and to see creatively.

my 2 cents. Here's a little class from reddit that might help you get a little more comfortable with the camera and photography: http://www.r-photoclass.com/

thanks for that i was looking for something like this

Posted: 4/23/2015 2:34:20 PM EDT

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Just got a 610 and the 70-200 F4. Loving them both so far.

Posted: 4/24/2015 1:26:43 PM EDT

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Camera is in great shape. I forget the exact number but it was around 28k on the shutter. I took a couple shots at f16 and couldn't see any oil spots but I'll keep an eye on it.

I've only had a chance to take a couple pics of some dogs we walk on the side. But they look pretty good IMO, able to push them in post and nice and sharp. I'm happy, have to get out and shoot some landscapes though.

I know the composition is lousy - they wouldn't hold still.

Eye from the previous shot:

Posted: 4/25/2015 6:32:14 AM EDT

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That's awesome, congrats! You're gonna love the 50mm 1.8. Is yours the screw af lens? I have that one and its one of my favs for my d70 (

) despite the crop.

I'm still holding out for an fx body to get to about half of current prices. I just had a shot from my d70 printed at 16x20 and to be honest it's hard for me to justify getting anything better.

How did it feel to look through the viewfinder and see a big bright field of view for the first time since film?

Posted: 4/25/2015 12:03:44 PM EDT

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That's awesome, congrats! You're gonna love the 50mm 1.8. Is yours the screw af lens? I have that one and its one of my favs for my d70 (

) despite the crop.

I'm still holding out for an fx body to get to about half of current prices. I just had a shot from my d70 printed at 16x20 and to be honest it's hard for me to justify getting anything better.

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I got the AF-S version, it seemed like it was better on the wider apertures with bokeh and sharpness. Stopped down it was about the same.

I couldn't justify it either, so I just said hell with it.

I agree though the viewfinder is great though. Never shot film myself so this is the best one I've looked through.

Posted: 4/28/2015 8:32:38 PM EDT

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Having tons of fun with the D600. I was feeling pretty unmotivated with photography lately and hadn't really been shooting much. New gear will always help with that.

Having fun with Lightroom CC as well.

Posted: 4/28/2015 10:14:08 PM EDT

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Some nice shots. Is that house abandoned?

I've been shooting with a D600 since they first came out. I actually bought one of the first ones B&H sold.

So far, I've had no real problems with oil spots. The way I see things, if you have a DSLR, you are going to need to clean the sensor every so often anyway, might as well learn to do it right and do it yourself. I usually clean my sensor twice a year. The first couple of cleanings, I did have oil spots on the upper left-hand side of my images. They took a while to build up, but after those couple of initial cleanings, it was all fine.

Just to give you a little lens lust, look at the offerings from Samyang (Rokinon or Bower are the other names they go by). Their glass is excellent and extremely sharp wide open. I really like to shoot with prime lenses but don't have a lot of money to spend, so these lenses are a cheap, yet excellent way to get a good range of glass. I personally have the 14mm F2.8, 35mm F1.4 and 85mm F1.4.

The D600 is one excellent camera with rediculous dynamic range and great IQ. I've enjoyed mine ever since I bought it.

Posted: 4/28/2015 10:16:59 PM EDT

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Some nice shots. Is that house abandoned?

Just to give you a little lens lust, look at the offerings from Samyang (Rokinon or Bower are the other names they go by). Their glass is excellent and extremely sharp wide open. I really like to shoot with prime lenses but don't have a lot of money to spend, so these lenses are a cheap, yet excellent way to get a good range of glass. I personally have the 14mm F2.8, 35mm F1.4 and 85mm F1.4.

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It's abandoned but it is on a state park so it is maintained somewhat.

Neat I always assumed they were cheap because they weren't that good. Off to check B&H.

Posted: 4/28/2015 10:41:24 PM EDT

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Here's some GREAT reading and viewing material about the lenses. If this doesn't make you want them, I don't know what will

Samyang 14mm F2.8 Sample Image Thread

Samyang 35mm F1.4 Sample Image Thread

Samyang 85mm F1.4 Sample Image Thread

And a couple of examples of mine

Samyang 14mm F2.8

9-Aug-2013-1 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

21-July-2013-5 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

New-Alto----Chaco-Canyon by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

21-July-2013-2 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Samyang 35mm F1.4

5-July-2013-2 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Grand Canyon of the Colorado by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Rokinon-35mm-F1.4-Test-1 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

2-Sept-2013-1 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Samyang 85mm F1.4

30-Aug-2014-4 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

20-July-2014-1 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Posted: 4/28/2015 11:12:58 PM EDT

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Great shots Sixgunner.

I need a lot more practice. I guess that's the fun part.

Posted: 4/29/2015 2:47:06 PM EDT

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Neat I always assumed they were cheap because they weren't that good. Off to check B&H.

Great shots! This is the kinda stuff I want to start doing with my D610, along with some astrophotography.

Posted: 7/6/2015 7:46:56 PM EDT

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Posted: 7/11/2015 7:37:54 PM EDT

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You'll love it. I'm still shooting mine even though I could have upgraded. The oil spot issue for me did not recur after I cleaned at 5000 or so exposures. The 610 has a higher frame rate and more FPS for video, but was largely to quell the internet wrangling over the shutter IMHO.

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Posted: 7/16/2015 5:43:10 PM EDT

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I purchased a D600 when they were new. It was an absolute curse. I had non-stop problems with crap on the sensor. After sending it back multiple times and having the sensor cleaned, Nikon finally sent me a D610. I sold that thing as fast as I could. Supposedly, the D610 solved the issue with the shutter that was causing crap on the sensor, but I wanted to get away from that model. I used the money to put towards a D750. The D750 is hardly an improvement over a D610, but I really wanted to get away from that model line.