Nikon announces D600 Full Frame camera

Today Nikon announced the D600, a 24.3 Mega Pixel Full Frame camera. The D600 is the smallest and lightest Nikon FX-body but still offers advanced camera performance. Equipped with a new 24.3 MP FX-format CMOS image sensor and the same EXPEED 3 image-processing engine as used in the high-end D4 and D800/D800E cameras, the D600 ensures superior definition and image quality.

Some key product specifications:

• 24.3-megapixel FX-Format CMOS sensor (35.9 x 24mm)
• EXPEED 3 image processing engine
• ISO range from 100-6400 (expandable to 50-25,600)
• New MultiCAM 4800FX, 39 point AF system
• Nikon Scene Recognition System with 2,016 pixel RGB sensor for more accurate autofocus, automatic exposure, i-TTL balanced fill-flash, and white balance control
• Quick to respond: Power-up time of only 0.13s, and a shutter-release time lag of just 0.052s
• High speed continuous shooting at ±5.5 fps at full resolution with full AF
• 100% frame coverage through the optical viewfinder
• Built-in High Dynamic (HDR) mode and time lapse shooting
• Virtual horizon for both axis
• 3.2", 921K dot LCD screen
• Built-in flash
• Full HD 1080p video
• Uncompressed video via HDMI
• Same good dust- and water-resistance as the D800 and D800E
• Two SD card slots
• Durable shutter mechanism tested for 150,000 cycles
• Small and light: only 141x113x82mm and 760 gram
• Compatible with NIKKOR lenses, Nikon’s Creative Lighting System (CLS) and WU-1b Wireless Adapter

The D600 will be available next week already for a suggested retail price of $2,099.95 (body only) or $2,699.95 (kit with an AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens).