D600 Success Stories

<p>Getting a little tired of the D600 problem stories and comments. I bought the D600 when it first came out and I've never had a problem with it. It has been a great camera! I really think the whole issue took off and was blown out of proportion on the web. Lots of cameras, flashes, and lenses have had issues over the years. The D600 is no exception. I'm sure there are just as many, if not more, success stories. I do think Nikon could have handled the whole situation differently given that it does appear there was an issue with some cameras. In my opinion, the D600 died due to bad PR. Period. I'm keeping my camera!</p>

<p>Yes and no. Not every D600 had a problem, so there are a lot of happy shooters out there. But none of these cameras should have had problems, and Nikon should have been better at dealing with the problems.</p>

I use a D600 every week, mixed in with

other bodies. I definitely don't start

threads every week to say, "Yup, it still

works just fine." But it does! I did just

have to clean some dust from the

sensor for the second time since I've

started using it. Self clean tool care of

it. Alas for those who have had trouble,

but for me it's been a very capable tool.

<p>hmm, what's the actuation count? unfortunately, threads like this do nothing to reassure me. just like when my mom had a Ford Pinto. if the OP was trying to "rally the troops," so to speak, i can understand, but unfortunately that camera has a rep as a lemon that no amount of positive spin is going to undo. i would be hesitant to by a new d600, just like i would be hesitant to play russian roulette.</p>

<p>If there was a serial number, after which the oil issue was fixed, I would be watching the deal sites waiting to score a D600. But, since we don't know if Nikon EVER addressed the issue, until putting out the D610 version of it, I'm not sure I would take the risk. But .... maybe I would, if the price was right. I could get a good one !</p>

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<p>I picked up a refurbished D600 from KEH a little over a month ago, and love it. It's replacing my ever reliable D200, and after 2500 or so clicks I haven't seen any signs of sensor schmutz. I took it out yesterday switching from a 24 AIS to a 180 ED AIS and back again- no problems. It took a week or so to get used to the new location of some controls (I mostly miss the oh-so-handy ISO button), but nothing enough to put me off to the camera. I've decided against buying a grip, instead I'm going to keep it grip-less and light. I have the gripped D200 and an F4s, so that a smaller, lighter body will be nice. If I need FPS, either of the two older bodies can cover that.<br>

<br />I would have no problem in buying another D600.</p>

<p>I am not sure if I understand why such a fuss about the oil/dust on the sensor. Why my fellow photographers can't just clean the sensor from time to time and allow themselves to enjoy this beautiful FX camera? I have been cleaning the sensor in every 10000 or so shots. No big seal for me.</p>

<p>Bought my D600 over a year ago, it is now over 12,000 clicks. I have enjoyed using it, it is my go to camera.. Not a bad thing to have a post with positive spin.</p>

<p>If I specifically set the camera to generate a dust photo to look for it, there is some, probably about the same amount as my other DSLR's (actually less than my D3). Have never noticed any dust in the images with "normal" settings that I use. In fact, I was checking focus at 100% on some shots yesterday, did not see any. So, no sensor cleaning needed for me.</p>

<p>I just received my refurb D600 today. Initial testing shows about 2 dozen specks in the upper left corner of the frame. They are almost gone by f/11 and completely gone by f/8. I rarely shoot at f/8 or smaller. This is an issue certainly, but not a fatal issue. I will continue to use and clean the camera as needed until the warranty period draws near to the close. If needed, then I'll send it in.</p>

<p>The D600 was such a success story that they came out with the D610. </p>

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<p>just clean the sensor from time to time....</p>

 

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<p>I believe the complaint was that it was needed a lot MORE frequently, and it was not just dust but oil. </p>

<p>That being said, it must not have been all of them, based on the users here who have been problem free. </p>

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<p>Let's just hope and pray Tim Holte that Nikon will not be introducing a D620 or we're screwed :-)</p>

 

<p>Unfortunately, the D600 oil-on-sensor issue is real.<br>

My D600 had hundreds of oil splatter marks on top left and top right corners (more on top left) after about 2,000 actuations. Cleaning it was a pain- the oil 'smears' on the sensor and leaves streaks, took me about $60+ worth of sensor swabs (the pre moistened kind) to clean it to an acceptable degree.<br>

The issue is now back after another 1,500 actuations and now I am sending it in before my warranty expires...<br>

What really surprises me is that any other product (e.g. both my cars) come in for recalls whenever there is an issue (and not only safety issues), but in my opinion Nikon can get away with not recalling defective items, never acknowledging a well known issue (they have a history of this...) and actually disputing the defect.<br>

Food for thought!</p>

<p>That's a very good move A Arun to send your D600 to Nikon Service before your warranty expires. I just got my D600 back from them but had to pay $240 since I was out of warranty. My shutter release completely failed to operate. I am not quite sure what they did to my D600 if they had replaced the shutter mechanism or did some minor repair and cleaning.</p>

<p>I was following some of the threads in other Nikon forums. You get all sorts of stories and comments out there. Some claim their shutter mechanism was replaced and some say they don't know. Whatever it is, I'm just hoping Nikon replaced the shutter mechanism even if they don't want to admit it.</p>

<p>Update: the D600 was repaired under warranty by Nikon USA. The camera came back with a clean sensor ('B2- shutter mechanism replaced').<br>

500 or so shutter actuations down, the spots ARE BACK!!! All of them - in the top left (60%), and the top right (40%).<br>

I have not changed lenses- the 50/1.4 G has been on since I got the camera back. It's been used exclusively indoors. The spots are all oil splatter marks (as before).<br>

Nikon have a serious problem on their hands. I have been a loyal consumer of theirs since 12+ years but with three failed 'moments of truth' I am seriously evaluating options,<br>

To the OP: the D600 issue is real, and there are many folks who have been let down by Nikon. More than once.</p>