Nikon full frame

[Letrow]

Mark, good call on the d800. I have owned a d600 (and sold) and the 800 stomps it. With the d800 you really have to shoot at a faster shutter speed or on a tripod to get sharp images. All those megapixels can make take the slightest movement and cause a blur.

I read those comments from people like Thom Hogan as well and they might be true, but he does mention that part of the problem is that faulty technique shows up more than it did in the past with the earlier digital cameras.

When I switched from the D7000 to the D600 I noticed much more sharpness with the lenses I use. Part of that is probably attributable to a better working combination of camera with lenses. I am amazed at the detail I get in some shots.
But you have to know your camera thoroughly and be aware of how the autofocus is handled.

The D7000 might have had slight focus issues, but as far as I can test the D600 is spot on with the lenses I have, especially the 70-200mm, the 18-35mm and the 85mm.

My files will be slightly smaller than those of the D800, but still big. The computer can handle it though, at least so far.
Post processing has been simplified somewhat because the files I get are already pretty good to start with. In most cases, at the end of PP, sharpening isn't even needed, I just apply a high pass filter.

[Mark von Kanel]

Hello Mark,

I'm new to "Cambridgeincolor" and as a matter of fact this is my first post on any of the forums. I see you are in the U.K. I am here in the colonies (Texas to be exact) and found your comment: "the D600 ... is the same price as the 800 ... ." Interesting! Where have you found a merchant selling the D800 for the same price as the D600?

HI, "gsqrd" at the time i bought my camera the d800 had been out for 6 months or so and the prices had started to drop, The d600 was a new release and was at the top of its price range, I managed to buy my D800 from a company called HDEW cameras which are a company based in the UK but sell cameras imported from other countries I think i paid £1900 for my 800 and at the time the 600 was at a similar price on amazon but not offered from HDEW.

both the 800 & 600 are now on offer at HDEW at £1869 & £1250 so now prices have settled theres a £650 difference

Could you add your real name to your details so that we know who we are talking to? youll find us very friendly here!