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DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 2
. 0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in bold. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for help on menu items - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 3
Live View # P, S, A, and M Modes $ User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes k Release Mode d Image Recording Options N Focus S ISO Sensitivity Z Exposure r White Balance J Image Enhancement l Flash Photography t Other Shooting Options I More on Playback Q Connections U Menu Guide n Technical Notes 01 0 35 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 4
surroundings (quiet shutter-release)? 6, 83 i Focus Can I choose how the camera focuses? 97-100 Can I choose the focus point? 101 i Exposure Can I make photos brighter or darker? 112 How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? 137 i Using the Flash Can I set the flash to fire - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 5
copies of RAW (NEF) photos? Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make a single image? Can I create a copy of a photo that looks like a painting? Can I trim movie footage on the camera or save movie stills? Menus and Settings How do I use the menus? How do I display menus in another language? How do - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 6
Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Choose color temp. Preset manual Items marked with a icon can be saved to the memory card using the Save/load settings > Save settings option in the camera setup menu (0 249). The saved settings can be copied to other D600 cameras by inserting - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 7
HDR (high dynamic range) Vignette control Long exposure NR High ISO NR ISO sensitivity settings Standard (default) Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait SETTING MENU (0 219) Reset custom Yes settings No a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority Release selection Focus a2 AF-S priority Release - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 8
On illumination Off (default) d10 Exposure 3 s delay mode 2 s 1 s Off (default) d11 Flash warning On (default) Off d12 MB-D14 LR6 (AA alkaline) battery type HR6 (AA Ni-MH) (default) FR6 (AA lithium) d13 Battery order Use MB-D14 batteries first (default) Use camera battery first vi - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 9
) built-in flash Manual Repeating flash Commander mode e3 Optional flash * TTL Manual (default) e4 Exposure Entire frame (default) comp. for flash Background only e5 Modeling On (default) flash Off e6 Auto AE & flash (default) bracketing AE only set Flash only WB bracketing - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 10
Save to U1 Save to U2 Reset user settings Reset U1 Reset U2 Monitor brightness Auto Manual (default) Clean image sensor Clean now Clean at startup/shutdown Lock mirror up Start for cleaning 1 Image Dust Off Start ref photo Clean sensor and then start HDMI Output resolution Device - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 11
image On rotation Off (default) Battery info - Copyright information Done Artist Copyright Save/load settings GPS Attach copyright information Save settings Load settings Standby timer Position Use GPS to set camera - - - Select image Choose destination Choose size - - Auto Manual - - - - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 12
Know the Camera 1 The Camera Body ...1 The Mode Dial...5 The Release-Mode Dial ...6 The Control Panel...7 The Viewfinder...8 The Information Display...9 The Command Dials ...12 The BM-14 Monitor Cover 17 Camera Menus...18 Using Camera Menus ...19 First Steps ...21 Charge the Battery ...21 Insert - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 13
Beach/Snow ...43 u Sunset...43 v Dusk/Dawn ...43 w Pet Portrait...43 x Candlelight...44 y Blossom...44 z Autumn Colors ...44 0 Manual Focus ...55 Movie Live View 57 Indices ...60 The Live View Display: Movie Live View 61 The Information Display: Movie Live View 62 Image Area ...63 Movie Settings - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 14
Auto ...75 S: Shutter-Priority Auto ...76 A: Aperture-Priority Auto...77 M: Manual...78 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 79 User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes 81 Saving User Settings...81 Recalling User Settings ...82 Resetting User Settings ...82 Release Mode 83 Choosing a Release Mode ...83 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 15
a Color Temperature 120 Preset Manual ...121 Image Enhancement 129 Picture Controls...129 Selecting HDR 139 Flash Photography 143 Using the Built-in Flash...143 Flash Mode ...144 Flash Compensation...148 FV Lock...149 Other Shooting Options 151 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 16
Pictures 199 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 202 Viewing Photographs on TV 204 Menu Guide 207 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 207 Playback Folder...207 Hide Image ...208 Playback Display Options 209 Copy Image(s) ...209 Image Review ...212 After Delete ...212 Rotate Tall...212 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 17
Shutter-Release Flash Warning ...231 d12: MB-D14 Battery Type 232 d13: Battery Order...233 e: Bracketing/Flash ...234 e1: Flash Sync Speed ...234 e2: Flash Shutter Speed 235 e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash 236 e4: Exposure Comp. for Flash 240 e5: Modeling Flash...241 e6: Auto Bracketing Set - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 18
250 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 251 Flicker Reduction...252 Time Zone and Date ...253 Language ...253 Image Comment ...253 Auto Image Rotation ...254 Battery Info...255 Copyright Information 256 Save/Load Settings...257 Virtual Horizon ...258 AF Fine-tune ...259 Eye-Fi Upload ...260 Firmware Version - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 19
Settings 280 Recent Settings...283 Technical Notes 285 Compatible Lenses...285 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 292 The Nikon Creative Manual Cleaning...303 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 306 Available Settings ...309 Defaults ...312 Exposure Program (Mode P 315 Troubleshooting - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 20
and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery, or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the device become hot. Leaving the device in direct contact with the - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 21
batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Do not short or disassemble the battery. • Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 22
in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 23
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 24
means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 25
highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 26
. Shape of power cable depends on country of sale.) • AN-DC8 strap • UC-E15 USB cable • ViewNX 2 CD • User's Manual (this guide) • Warranty Memory cards are sold separately. • DK-5 eyepiece cap A The Camera Strap Attach the strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below. xxiv - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 27
of the manual. X The Camera Body 1 Release mode dial 6, 83 2 Mode dial 5 3 Mode dial lock release 5 4 Eyelet for camera strap 5 Release mode dial lock release 6, 83 6 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit).........292 7 Accessory shoe cover 292 8 Power switch 1 9 Shutter-release button - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 28
The Camera Body (Continued) X 1 Built-in flash 143 2 Mirror 88, 303 3 Meter coupling lever 328 4 Lens mounting mark 26 5 M/Y button Flash mode 143 Flash display to be read in the dark. After the power switch is released and returns to the ON position, the illuminators will remain lit for - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 29
The Camera Body (Continued) X 1 AF-assist illuminator 223 Self-timer lamp 86 Red-eye reduction lamp 145 2 Sub-command dial 12, 245 3 Depth-of-field preview button...60, 77, 244, 248 4 Fn (function) button 92, 149, 174, 242 5 Battery-chamber cover 23 6 Battery-chamber cover latch 23 7 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 30
The Camera Body (Continued) X 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 33 2 Rubber eyecup 86 3 O/Q button Delete 47, 189 Formatting memory cards 31 4 K button Playback 46, 177 5 Monitor Viewing settings 9 Live view 49, 57 Viewing pictures 46 Full-frame playback 177 6 G button Menu 18, 207 7 c/b button - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 31
Auto (flash off) (0 35) Scene Modes (0 40) The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene. Match your selection to the scene being photographed. U1 and U2 Modes (0 81) Store and recall customized shooting settings. A Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU (0 285) lenses can be used only in - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 32
to the desired setting (0 83). Release mode dial lock release X Release mode dial Mode Description S Single frame One photograph is taken each time the shutterrelease button is pressed. CL Continuous low speed The camera takes photographs at a slow rate while the shutter-release button is - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 33
MB-D14 battery indicator 233 4 Battery indicator 35 5 Flash mode 144 6 Autofocus mode 97 7 Image size 95 8 Image quality 93 21 HDR indicator 140 22 Multiple exposure indicator 161 23 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator 170 Manual lens number 174 Capture mode indicator 195 HDMI - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 34
Setting d2 229 2 Focus points 38, 101, 222 AF-area mode 99 3 AF area brackets 33, 37, 179 4 Focus indicator 38, 102, 103 5 Metering 109 6 Autoexposure (AE) lock 110 7 Shutter 112 Roll indicator 243 18 Low battery warning 35 19 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator ....... 153 WB bracketing - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 35
174 R button X 8 Release mode 6, 83 Continuous shooting speed 229 9 Exposure indicator 78 Exposure compensation display 112 Bracketing progress indicator Exposure and flash bracketing 153 WB bracketing 156 10 HDR indicator 140 HDR exposure differential 140 11 Camera battery indicator 35 12 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 36
"Clock not set" indicator 28, 253 29 Image comment indicator 253 30 Copyright information 256 31 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator from the monitor, press the R button twice more or press the shutter-release button halfway. The monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 37
for the items listed below, press the R button in the information display. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. R button 1 Movie settings 65 X 2 High ISO noise reduction 218 3 Active D-Lighting 137 4 Vignette control 218 5 Depth-of - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 38
sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings. M/Y button Flash mode Flash compensation D button X Bracketing AF-mode button Autofocus mode AF-area mode Sub-command dial Mode dial L/U button White balance X/T button Image quality/size - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 39
❚❚ Scene Mode Choose a scene (h; 0 40). h mode Main command dial Monitor ❚❚ Image Quality and Size Set image quality (0 93). X + Choose an image size (0 95). X (T) button Main command dial + Control panel ❚❚ Autofocus Choose an autofocus mode (0 98). X (T) button Sub-command dial + - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 40
❚❚ ISO Sensitivity Set ISO sensitivity (0 105). + Set auto ISO sensitivity control X (0 107). W (S) button Main command dial + Control panel ❚❚ Exposure Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 75). W (S) button Sub-command dial Control panel Choose a shutter speed (mode S - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 41
Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 112). + E button Main command dial Control panel Sub-command dial + Control panel L (U) button Main command dial Fine-tune white balance (0 117), set color temperature (0 120), or choose a white + balance preset (0 121) in mode P, S, A, - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 42
❚❚ Flash Settings Choose a flash mode (0 144). + Set flash compensation (mode P, X S, A, or M; 0 148). M (Y) button Main command dial + Control panel M (Y) button Sub-command dial Control panel 16 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 43
Cover A clear plastic cover is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean and protect it when the camera is not in use. To attach the cover, insert the projection on the top of the cover into the matching indentation above the camera monitor (q) and press the bottom of the cover until - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 44
shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. X Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 207) • C: Shooting (0 214) • A: Custom Settings (0 219) G button • B: Setup (0 249) • N: Retouch (0 261) • O/m: My Menu or - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 45
Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub-menu Move cursor down X Follow - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 46
pressing J, there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J. • To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (0 39). 20 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 47
First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-25 battery charger before use. About 2 hours and 35 minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 48
A The AC Wall Adapter Depending on the country or region of purchase, an AC wall adapter may also be supplied with the charger. To use the adapter, insert it into the charger AC inlet (q). Slide the AC wall adapter latch in the direction shown (w) and rotate the adapter 90 ° to - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 49
battery. Insert the battery in the orientation shown (q), using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted (w). 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. Battery latch A Removing the Battery Turn the camera - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 50
the correct range and then unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and X charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Do not short the charger terminals; failure to observe this precaution could - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 51
be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is (0 26, 103) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch Vibration reduction mode - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 52
lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 287), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). A Image Area - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 53
A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until you have set the time and date. 1 Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. 2 Select a language. X Press - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 54
warning at startup stating X that the clock is not set and a B icon flashes in the information display, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date. A The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 55
correctly inserted. Front Memory card access lamp Close the memory card slot cover. If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or the card has been formatted in another device, format the card as described on page 31. 16GB 16GB A Removing Memory Cards After confirming - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 56
Card If the camera is turned off with a charged EN-EL15 battery and no memory card inserted, S will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. A Using Two Memory Cards Slot 1 is for the main card; the card in slot 2 plays a backup or X secondary role. If the default setting of Overflow is - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 57
use or after being used camera on. 2 Press the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons. Hold the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons down simultaneously until a flashing C (format) appears in the shutter (Q) and Z (Q) buttons together a second time while C is flashing to format the memory card. Do not remove the memory card or - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 58
card can not be formatted and photos can not be deleted or recorded (a warning will be displayed in the monitor if you attempt to release the shutter). To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the "write" position. 16GB Write-protect switch A See Also X See page 250 for information on - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 59
focus point (0 101), and then frame a high-contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder. If necessary, viewfinder focus - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 60
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battery. Charge battery or ready spare battery. H (flashes) d (flashes) Shutter release disabled. Charge or exchange battery. * No icon displayed when camera is powered by optional EP-5B power connector and EH-5b AC adapter. V appears in information display. A Image Sensor Cleaning The camera - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 62
at current settings (values over use of a flash is prohibited, photograph infants, or capture natural lighting under low light conditions, rotate the mode dial to j. Otherwise, rotate the mode dial to i. Mode dial j mode i mode A Camera Off Display If the camera is turned off with a battery - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 63
for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown in the s bottom of the three illustrations at right. In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 64
Description I Subject in focus. 2 4 Focus point is between camera and subject. 2 4 Focus point is behind subject. 2 4 Camera unable to focus using autofocus. (flashes) See page 98. In-focus indicator Buffer capacity While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the number of exposures - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 65
performed for about 6 seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 227). Exposure meters on Exposure meters - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 66
(Scene Modes) The camera offers a choice of "scene" modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected . To choose another scene, rotate the main command dial. Mode dial s Portrait k Landscape l Party/indoor Beach/snow st Autumn colors z Child p Sunset - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 67
turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. To take a sequence of shots, select continuous release mode - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 68
colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. o Night Portrait s Party/Indoor Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 69
the colors seen in the weak s natural light before dawn or after sunset. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. u Sunset w Pet Portrait Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. The built-in - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 70
lighting is poor. Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. y Blossom 0 Food Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms. The - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 71
subjects against bright backgrounds. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. Use when shooting dark scenes to create s dark, somber images that bring out highlights. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 72
, press 1 and 3 (0 179). 1/12 NIKON D600 To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 1/ 125 F5. 6 100 85mm 0, 0 100ND600 DSC_0001. JPG 15/04/2012 10: 02: 28 NORMAL 6016x4016 A Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 73
again to delete the image and return to playback. To exit without deleting the picture, press K. O (Q) button A Delete To delete selected images (0 190), all images taken on a selected date (0 191), or all images in a chosen location on a selected memory card (0 190), use the Delete option in - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 74
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point. Position the focus point over your subject as described on page 51. 4 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The focus point will flash green while the camera focuses. A AE-L/AF-L button If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will be displayed in green; if the - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 76
high • The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies • The camera has been used in continuous release mode for extended Highlight the desired Picture Control and press 2 to adjust Picture Control settings (0 129). c (b) button A Movies Movie recording is not - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 77
-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. x AF-F Full-time servo AF: For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously until shutterrelease button is pressed. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To choose an autofocus - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 78
-Area Mode The following AF-area modes can be selected in live view: Mode Description Face-priority AF: Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is indicated by a double yellow border (if ! multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 79
or less. 56 A guide to the options available camera will automatically adjust brightness in - response to ambient lighting conditions as measured by the ambient brightness sensor when the monitor is on (0 4). Indicates whether the photograph would be under- or overexposed at current settings - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 80
, while bright bands may appear in some areas with flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or if the subject using Flicker reduction (0 252), although they may still be visible in the final photograph at some shutter speeds. When shooting in live view mode, avoid pointing the camera - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 81
on Information off x Virtual horizon (0 258) Framing guides Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 103), rotate the lens focus ring will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 82
attached to an HDMI video device during live view photography, the camera monitor will remain on and the video device will display the view through the lens as shown at right. If the device supports HDMI-CEC, select Off for the HDMI > Device control option in the setup menu (0 205) before shooting - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 83
raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor as it would appear in the actual movie, modified for color space (0 217). In modes P, S, A, and M, white balance (0 115) can be set at any time by pressing the L (U) button and rotating the main command dial. 3 Choose a - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 84
are displayed in the monitor. Exposure is set using matrix metering and can be locked by pressing using exposure compensation (0 112). In autofocus mode, focus can be locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. Movie-record button Recording indicator Time remaining A Audio The camera - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 85
footage recorded to that point will be saved) and the camera will return to live view. The photograph will be recorded at the current image area setting using a crop with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. Photos will be taken with the flash off. Note that the exposure for photographs can not be previewed - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 86
settings menu (0 65). Focus can be adjusted manually as described on page 55. The roles played by the J, Fn, depth-of-field preview, and A AE-L/AF-L buttons can be chosen using Custom Settings Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button; 0 248) controls whether the shutter-release button can be used to - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 87
movie recording. 65 u Monitor brightness indicator A monitor brightness indicator. 62 i Guide A guide to the options available during movie live view. 62 A Using an External Microphone The optional ME-1 stereo microphone can be used to record sound in stereo or to avoid recording lens noise - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 88
. Note that microphone sensitivity and headphone volume can not be adjusted during recording, and that brightness affects the monitor only (0 61); movies recorded with the camera are unaffected. 1 Highlight a setting. Press and hold L (U) and press 4 or 2 to highlight the indicator for the desired - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 89
(0 57) have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. Images recorded with On selected for Image area > Auto DX crop and a DX lens attached use a DX-based movie format, as do images recorded with DX (24×16) 1.5× selected for Image area > Choose image area. An FX-based movie format is used when FX (36 × 24) 1.0× is - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 90
or displayed using the R button. To use live view when the camera is connected to an HDMI-CEC device, select Off for HDMI > Device control in the setup menu (0 205). A Remote Cords If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 248), the shutter-release buttons on - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 91
Movie Settings Use the Movie settings option in the shooting menu to adjust the following settings. • Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: off to turn sound recording off; to select microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity. • Destination: Choose the - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 92
. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Movie settings in the shooting menu and press 2. G button 2 Choose movie options. Highlight the desired item and press 2, then highlight an option and press J. y D Frame Size and - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 93
position/total length Movie progress bar Volume Guide The following operations can be performed: To Use Description y Pause Pause playback. Play Rewind . Exit /K Exit to full-frame playback. Return to shooting mode Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. 67 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 94
A The p Icon Movies with indices (0 60) are indicated by a p icon in full-frame playback. A The 2 Icon 2 is displayed in full-frame and movie playback if the movie was recorded without sound. y 68 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 95
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option 9 Choose start/end point 4 Save selected frame Description Create a copy from which the opening or closing footage has been removed. Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 96
. 6 Save the copy. Highlight one of the following and press J: • Save as new file: Save the copy to a new file. • Overwrite existing file: Replace the original movie file with the edited copy. • Cancel: Return to Step 5. • Preview: Preview the copy. Edited copies are indicated by a 9 icon in full - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 97
will be created. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original. A The Retouch Menu Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option in the retouch menu (0 261). y 71 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 98
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: 1 View the movie and choose a frame. Play the movie back as described on page 67; your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress bar. Press 4 or 2 to rewind or advance and press 3 to pause - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 99
an aperture ring. Non-CPU lenses can only be used in modes A (aperture-priority auto) and M (manual), when aperture can only be adjusted using the lens aperture ring. Selecting any other mode disables the shutter release. A Non-CPU Lenses (0 285) Use the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture. If the - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 100
moving objects and soften background details, while slow shutter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring out background details. Shutter speed Aperture # Fast shutter speed (1/1,600 s) Slow shutter speed (1/6 s) Large aperture (f/5.6) Small aperture (f/22) (Remember, the - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 101
is in effect, a U indicator appears in the control panel. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the main command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off. A See Also See page 315 for information on the built-in exposure - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 102
. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to "freeze" motion. Fast shutter speed (1/1,600 s) Slow shutter speed (1/6 s) To choose a shutter speed, rotate the main command dial while the exposure meters are on. Shutter speed can be set to - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 103
value selected by the camera (modes P and S) or the value chosen by the user (modes A and M), allowing depth of field to be previewed in the viewfinder. Depth-of-field preview button A Custom Setting e5-Modeling Flash This setting controls whether the built-in flash and optional flash units such as - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 104
used, the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture. A The Exposure Indicator If a shutter selected for Custom Setting b2). If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash. Optimal exposure Underexposed - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 105
, or fireworks. • Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod or an optional MC-DC2 ). To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged EN-EL15 battery or an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 106
speed of "time" (%), select remote control release mode (0 85) after choosing the shutter speed. 4 Open the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional remote cord all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until # the exposure is - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 107
in the shooting (0 214) and Custom Settings (0 219) menus (note that the camera will not store the options selected for Storage folder, File naming, Image area, Manage Picture Control, Multiple exposure, or Interval timer shooting). 3 Select Save user settings. Press the G button to display the - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 108
1 and 2 to the mode dial position selected in Step 4. Recalling User Settings Simply rotate the mode dial to U1 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U1, or to U2 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U2. Mode dial Resetting User Settings To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default values - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 109
, beep does not sound regardless of setting selected for Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 228). E Self-timer: Use self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake (0 85). 4 Remote control: Shutter is controlled using shutter-release button on optional ML-L3 remote control - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 110
in the buffer have been recorded. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card. A Live View If a continuous release mode is used during live view photography (0 49) or in movie live k view (0 57 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 111
remote control (0 298) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select a release mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release-mode dial to E (self - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 112
and the self-timer lamp will flash after 30 s or when the button is pressed a second time. Note that the remote control can not be used to record movies; even if Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 248), pressing the shutter-release button on the remote control - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 113
fires, regardless of the number of exposures selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0 227). In flash modes that support red-eye reduction, the red-eye reduction lamp will light for about one second before the shutter is released. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for two - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 114
and metering will not be performed. k 3 Take a picture. Press the shutter-release button all the way down again to take a picture. To prevent blurring caused by camera movement, press the shutter-release button smoothly, or use an optional remote cord (0 298). The mirror lowers when shooting ends - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 115
ratio and angle of view (image area). Thanks to the camera's FX format (35.9 × 24 mm) image sensor, you can choose from angles of view as wide as those supported by 35 mm (135) format film cameras, while automatically cropping pictures to the DX angle of view when using DX format lenses. See page - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 116
(35.9 × 24.0 mm), producing an angle of view equivalent to a NIKKOR lens on a 35 mm format camera. An area at the center of the image sensor 23.5 × 15.7 mm is used to record pictures in DX format. To calculate the approximate focal length of the lens in 35mm format, multiply by 1.5. FX format - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 117
area can be set using the Image area option in the shooting menu or by pressing a control and rotating a command dial. ❚❚ The Image Area Menu 1 Select Image area in the shooting menu. Press G to display the menus. Highlight Image area in the shooting menu (0 214) and press 2. G button 2 Choose - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 118
to a camera control. Select Choose image area for a camera control in the Custom Settings menu (0 219). Image area selection can be assigned to the Fn button (Custom Setting f2, Assign Fn button, 0 242) or the depth-of-field preview button (Custom Setting f3, Assign preview button, 0 244). 2 Use the - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 119
can be stored on the memory card (0 335). Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality). Option File type Description Raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card. NEF (RAW) NEF Settings such as white balance and contrast can be adjusted after - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 120
95. JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu (0 271). A NEF+JPEG When photographs taken at settings of NEF (RAW) + JPEG are viewed on the camera with only one memory card inserted, only the JPEG image will be displayed. If both copies - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 121
2.54 cm). Image size can be set by pressing the X (T) button and rotating the subcommand dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel. X (T) button Sub command dial Control panel d A The Shooting Menu Image size can also be adjusted using the Image size option in - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 122
on the card with the least amount of memory. Shutter release will be disabled when either card is full. A Recording Movies When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, the slot used to record movies can be selected using the Movie settings > Destination option in the shooting menu (0 65). 96 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 123
. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed AF-S halfway. At default settings, shutter can only be released when in-focus indicator is displayed (focus priority; 0 221). Continuous-servo AF: For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while shutter- release button is pressed - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 124
under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, focus manually (0 103) or use focus lock (0 102) to focus on another subject at the same distance and - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 125
your finger from the shutter-release button and recompose the photograph with the subject in the selected focus point. N • Auto-area AF: The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus point. If a type G or D lens is used (0 287), the camera can distinguish human subjects from - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 126
the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. manual focus is used. A See Also For information on adjusting how long the camera waits before refocusing when an object moves in front of the camera, see Custom Setting - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 127
The focus point for auto-area AF is selected automatically; manual focus-point selection is not available. A See Also For information on Setting a5 (Focus point wrap-around, 0 222). For information on choosing the number of focus points that can be selected using the multi selector, see Custom Setting - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 128
distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance. A See Also See Custom setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L, 0 226) for information on using the shutter-release button to lock exposure, Custom Setting f4 (Assign AE - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 129
not use AF lenses with the lens focus mode switch set to M and the camera focus-mode selector set to AF. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera or lens. • Manual focus lenses: Set the camera focus-mode selector to M. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 130
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modes also offer an AUTO option, which allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions. The higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. ISO sensitivity can be adjusted by pressing the W (S) button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 132
higher than normal; in most cases, ISO sensitivities of ISO 100 or above are recommended. A The Shooting Menu ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity settings option in the shooting menu (0 214). A See Also For information on choosing the ISO sensitivity step size, see Custom - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 133
selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately when the flash is used). 1 Select Auto ISO sensitivity control for ISO sensitivity settings in the by the camera can be used with telephoto lenses to reduce blur). Shutter speeds slower than the minimum value may be used if optimum - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 134
When sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user, these indicators flash and the altered value is shown in viewfinder. Control 218). When a flash is used, the value selected for Minimum shutter speed is ignored in favor of the option selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 135
, size of area can be selected using Custom Setting b4, Center- Z weighted area, 0 226; if non-CPU lens is attached, area is 12 mm in diameter). Classic meter for portraits; recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×. * Spot: Camera meters circle 4 mm (0.16 in - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 136
in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the A AE-L/AF-L button to lock focus and exposure (if you are using autofocus, confirm that the I in-focus indicator appears - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 137
metering can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect. A See Also If On is selected for Custom Setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L, 0 226), exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. For information on changing the role of the A AE-L/AF-L button, see Custom - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 138
and viewfinder after you release the E button. The current value for exposure compensation can be confirmed in the exposure indicator by pressing the E button. Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 139
only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change. A Using a Flash When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both flash level and exposure, altering the brightness of both the main subject and the background. Custom Setting e4 (Exposure comp. for flash, 0 240) can be - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 140
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P, S, A, and M, white balance is set automatically by the camera. Auto white balance is recommended for most light best results, use type G or D lens. If built-in or optional flash fires, results are adjusted for flash. J Incandescent 3,000 K Use under incandescent lighting. I Fluorescent Use - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 142
desired results with large studio flash units. Use preset white balance or set white balance to Flash and use fine tuning to adjust white Setting e6 (Auto bracketing set, 0 241), the camera will create several images each time the shutter is released. White balance will be varied with each image, - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 143
into an image. White balance is fine-tuned using the White manual is selected, proceed to Step 2. If Auto, Fluorescent, or Choose color temp. is selected, highlight the desired setting and press 2. For information on fine-tuning preset white balance, see page 125. 2 Fine tune white balance. Use - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 144
has been fine-tuned, an asterisk ("E") will be displayed in the control panel. ❚❚ The L (U) Button At settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the L (U) button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)- blue (B) axis (0 117; to fine-tune white balance when - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 145
example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a "warm" setting such as J (incandescent) is selected for white balance will make photographs temperature that takes such variation into account, and as such is the unit used in color-temperature compensation filters. E.g.: • 4000 K-3000 K (a difference of - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 146
D Choose Color Temperature Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or fluorescent lighting. Choose N (Flash) or I (Fluorescent) for these sources. With other light sources, take L (U) button and the sub-command dial replaces the value selected in the white balance menu. 120 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 147
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. The camera can store up to four values for preset white balance in presets d-1 through d-4. Two methods are available - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 148
about six seconds. Control panel Viewfinder 5 Measure white balance. Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. The camera will measure a value for white balance and store it in the preset - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 149
a. Control panel If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A flashing b a will appear in the control panel and viewfinder for about six seconds. Press the shutter-release button halfway to return to Step 5 and measure white balance again. Viewfinder - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 150
menu. Highlight Preset manual and press 2. G button 2 Select a destination. Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-4) and press W (S). 3 Choose Select image. Highlight Select image and press 2. W (S) button 4 Highlight a source image. Highlight the source image. r 5 Press J. Press J to - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 151
highlighted in Step 4 full frame, press and hold the X (T) button. X (T) button To view images in other locations, hold the D button and press 1. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; select the desired card and folder (0 178). A Choosing a White - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 152
the steps below to enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty-six characters for a selected white balance preset. 1 Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu and press 2. 2 Select a preset. Highlight the desired preset and press W (S). 3 Select Edit comment - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 153
balance preset. Protected presets can not be modified and the Fine-tune and Edit comment options can not be used. 1 Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu and press 2. 2 Select a preset. Highlight the desired preset and press W (S). 3 Select Protect. Highlight - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 154
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Nikon's unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue, among compatible devices and software. Selecting a Picture Control The camera photographs. e Portrait Process portraits for skin with - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 156
sharing among other cameras of the same model and compatible software (0 136). A The Picture Control Indicator The current Picture Control is shown in the information display when the R button is pressed. A The Shooting Menu Picture Controls can also be selected using the Set Picture Control option - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 157
custom Picture Controls (0 134) can be modified to suit the scene or the user's creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. 1 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Picture Control - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 158
Contrast highlights in portrait subjects from being Manual adjustments Manual adjustments (non-monochrome only) (monochrome only) J D "A" (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G or D lens for best - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 159
Release the W (S) button to return to the Picture Control menu. The icons for Picture Controls that use Settings The line under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting. Use this as a reference when adjusting settings be used for portraits. - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 160
Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture information. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O (Q) button. Press J when settings are complete. J 5 Select a destination. Choose a destination - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 161
Step 7. To move the cursor in the name area, hold the W (S) button and press 4 or 2. To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press J. To delete the character at the current cursor position, press the - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 162
into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in other D600 cameras and software The memory card can only be used to store user-created custom Picture Controls. The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera (0 129) can not be - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 163
a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with matrix metering (0 109). Active D-Lighting off Active D-Lighting: Y Auto J D "Active D-Lighting" D-Lighting option in the retouch menu optimizes dynamic range in images after shooting. 137 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 164
sensitivities of Hi 0.3 or above. A See Also When ADL bracketing is selected for Custom Setting e6 (Auto bracketing set, 0 241), the camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of shots (0 158). For information on using the Fn button and main command dial to select an Active D-Lighting option, see - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 165
is equivalent to about 2 EV). It can not be used to record NEF (RAW) images. Movie recording (0 57), flash lighting, bracketing (0 153), multiple exposure (0 160), and time-lapse photography (0 168) can not be used while HDR is in effect and a shutter speed of A is not available. + First exposure - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 166
J. • To take a series of HDR photographs, select 6 On (series). HDR shooting will continue until you select Off for HDR mode. • To take one HDR photograph, select On (single photo). the desired results; if Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust exposure to suit the scene. 140 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 167
is taken. The k icon clears from the display when HDR shooting ends. J D Framing HDR Photographs The edges of the image will be cropped out. The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting. Use of a tripod is recommended. Depending on the scene, shadows - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 168
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backlit subjects or to add a catch light to the subject's eyes. ❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, and w Modes 1 Choose a flash mode (0 144). 2 Take pictures. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is taken. If - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 170
M (Y) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel. M (Y) button Main command dial Control panel l A Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. 144 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 171
or more of the following settings, as shown by the flash mode icon: • AUTO (auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. • Y (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. Red-eye reduction lamp - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 172
) is selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 234). When 1/250 s (Auto FP) is selected, shutter speeds as fast as 1/250 s are available with the built-in flash. A Flash Control Mode The camera supports the following i-TTL flash control modes: • i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 173
For information on choosing the slowest shutter speed available when using the flash, see Custom Setting e2 (Flash shutter speed, 0 235). For information on flash control and using the built-in flash in commander mode, see Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in flash, 0 236). See page 292 for - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 174
units. The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, and SB-600 also allow flash compensation to be set using the controls on the flash unit; the value selected with the flash unit is added to the value selected with the camera. A See Also For information on choosing the size of the increments available for - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 175
for any changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture. To use FV lock: 1 Assign FV lock to the Fn button. Select FV lock for Custom Setting f2 (Assign Fn button, 0 242). 2 Raise the flash. In P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, the flash can be raised by pressing the M (Y) button. In i, k, p, n, o, s, and - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 176
when TTL is selected for Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in flash, 0 236). A Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units FV lock is also available with optional flash units in TTL and (where supported) monitor preflash AA and monitor pre-flash A flash control modes. Note that when commander - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 177
Options Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored to settings are reset. E button W (S) button Option Default 0 Image quality JPEG normal 93 Image size Large 95 White balance Auto > Normal 115 Fine tuning A-B: 0, G-M: 0 117 HDR - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 178
109 AE lock hold Off 102, 110 Bracketing Off 153 Picture Control settings 4 Unmodified 129 Flash compensation Off 148 Exposure compensation Off 112 Exposure delay mode Off 231 Flash mode i, k, p, n, w Auto s Auto+red-eye reduction 144 o Auto+slow sync 0, P, S, A, M Fill - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 179
or white balance slightly with each shot, "bracketing" the current value. Choose in situations in which it is difficult to set exposure, flash level (i-TTL and, where supported, auto aperture flash control modes only; see pages 146, 236, and 294), white balance, or Active D-Lighting and there is not - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 180
For information on choosing the order in which bracketing is performed, see Custom Setting e7 (Bracketing order, 0 241). 4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-byshot according to the bracketing program selected. Modifications to exposure are - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 181
will resume the next time the shutter-release button is pressed. In self-timer mode, the camera will take the number of shots selected in Step 2 on page 153 each time the shutterrelease button is pressed, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Selftimer) > Number of shots (0 227 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 182
❚❚ White Balance Bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. For more information on white balance, see page 115. 1 Select white balance bracketing. Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose the number of - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 183
flash in the control panel, a flashing j icon will appear in the viewfinder as shown at right, and the shutter release is not available at an image quality of NEF (RAW). shutter is released, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) > Number of shots (0 227). If the camera - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 184
❚❚ ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 137. 1 Select ADL bracketing. Choose ADL bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the D button, rotate the main - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 185
will resume the next time the shutter-release button is pressed. In self-timer mode, the t camera will take the number of shots selected in Step 2 on page 158 each time the shutter- release button is pressed, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Selftimer) > Number of shots - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 186
a single photograph. Multiple exposures can make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor to produce colors noticeably superior to those in between exposures of more than 30 s, extend the meter-off delay using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 227). The maximum interval between exposures is - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 187
2 Select a mode. Highlight Multiple exposure mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J. • To take a series of multiple exposures, select 6 On (series). Multiple exposure shooting will continue until you select Off for Multiple exposure mode. • To take one multiple exposure, select - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 188
shutter-release button is pressed; if On (single photo) is selected, multiple exposure shooting will end after the first photograph. In self-timer mode, the camera will automatically record the number of exposures selected in Step 3 on page 161, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 189
camera is turned off • The battery is exhausted • Pictures are deleted D Multiple Exposures Do not remove or replace mode, focal length, date of recording and camera orientation) is for the exposure shooting will also end automatically). A Other Settings While a multiple exposure is being shot, memory - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 190
the camera clock is set to the correct time and date (0 253). Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the camera EN-EL15 battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 191
, and time needed to record images may vary from one interval to the next, the time between the end of one interval and the beginning of the next may vary. If shooting can not proceed at current settings (for example, if a shutter speed of A is currently selected in manual exposure mode or the start - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 192
movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 248). A Release Mode Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera will take the specified in the control panel will flash. Immediately before the next shooting interval begins, the shutter speed display will show the number - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 193
Start > Pause in the interval timer menu and pressing J • Turning the camera off and then on again (if desired, the memory card can be replaced while the camera is off) • Selecting self-timer (E), remote (4), or MUP release mode To resume shooting: 1 Choose a new starting time. Choose a new starting - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 194
a white balance setting other than auto (0 115). We recommend that you briefly switch to movie live view and check the current image area crop in the monitor (0 57); note, however, that time-lapse photography is not available in live view. Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 195
starts after 3 s. The camera takes photographs at the interval that because shutter speed and the time needed to record the image to the settings (for example, if the memory card is full, the interval or shooting time is zero, the interval is longer than the shooting time, or remote (4) release - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 196
a shutter speed of A (0 79), when bracketing (0 153), High Dynamic Range (HDR, 0 139), multiple exposure (0 160), or interval timer photography (0 164) is active. A Release Mode Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera will take one shot at each interval. The self-timer can not be used - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 197
into an empty slot • Pressing the shutter-release button all the way down to take a photograph • Selecting remote (4) release mode • Selecting mode U1 or U2 that the camera focuses again before each shot). Shooting will resume with the next frame. t A Image Review The K button can not be used to view - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 198
user can gain access to a variety of CPU lens functions when using a non-CPU lens. If the focal length of the lens is known: • Power zoom can be used with optional flash control panel and viewfinder • Flash level is adjusted for changes in aperture if the flash unit supports AA (auto aperture) mode - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 199
The camera can store data for up to nine non-CPU lenses. To enter or edit data for a non-CPU lens: 1 Select Non-CPU lens data. Press - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 200
To recall lens data when using a non-CPU lens: 1 Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Select Choose non-CPU lens number for Custom Setting f2 (Assign Fn button, 0 242) or Custom Setting f3 (Assign preview button, 0 244). 2 Use the selected control to choose the lens number. - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 201
the battery. Disable Exposure meters do not turn off while the GP-1 is connected. • Position: This item is only available if the GP-1 is connected, when it displays the current latitude, longitude, altitude, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) as reported by the GP-1. • Use GPS to set camera - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 202
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are automatically displayed in the monitor for about 4 s after shooting (because the camera is already in the correct orientation, images are not rotated automatically during image review). In continuous release mode, display begins when shooting ends, with the first photograph in the current - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 204
Use Description Press 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order. View photo information Press 1 or 3 to view information about current photograph (0 179). View thumbnails Zoom in on photograph Delete images Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, 0 228). 178 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 205
used when the photo was taken. 1/12 100ND600 DSC_0001. JPG 15/04/2012 10: 02: 28 NORMAL 6016x4016 File information None (image only) 1/12 NIKON D600 / VR FLASH TYPE SYNC MODE , : , 1 / 125 , F5. 6 : , 100 : 0. 0 , +1 / 6 : 85mm : 85 / 1. 4 :S : : : N I KON D600 100-1 Shooting - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 206
Highlights 1 Image highlights 1 100-1 2 Folder number-frame number 2 215 3 Current channel 1 RGB Highlights Select R, G, B 1 Flashing areas indicate White balance 115 Color temperature 120 White balance fine-tuning 117 Preset manual 121 4 Current channel 1 5 Histogram (RGB channel). In - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 207
is displayed, press X (T). Use the X (T) and W (S) buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor. A Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 208
type 143, 292 Commander mode 237 8 Flash mode 144 9 Flash control 236, 294, 295 Flash compensation 148 10 Camera name 11 Image area 4 89 12 Folder number-frame number 4 215 13 White balance 115 Color temperature 120 White balance fine-tuning 117 Preset manual 121 14 Color space 217 15 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 209
set to a value other than zero for any metering method. 3 Displayed only if VR lens is attached. 4 Displayed in yellow if picture is in non-FX format (including DX-based movie format; 0 63, 89). 5 Standard, Vivid, Portrait ) N I KON D600 100-1 * Data for movies are for start of recording. I 183 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 210
12 NIKON D600 1/ 4000 F2. 8 Hi 0. 3 85mm -1. 3 +1. 0 SLOW 0, 0 100ND600 DSC_0001. JPG 15/04/2012 10: 02: 28 NORMAL 6016x4016 1/ 4000 F2. 8 Hi 0. 3 -1. 3 +1. 0 SLOW 0, 0 85mm 1 Frame number/total number of images 17 Aperture 74 2 Protect status 188 18 ISO sensitivity 2 105 3 Camera - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 211
Thumbnail playback Calendar playback To Display more images Display fewer images Highlight images View highlighted image Delete highlighted image Change protect status of highlighted image Return to shooting mode Retouch photo Use W (S) X (T) J Description Press W (S) to increase the number of - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 212
Use W (S) X (T) Description Press W (S) button in date list to place cursor in thumbnail list. Press again to return to date list. • Date list: Exit to 72-frame playback. • Thumbnail list: Press and hold X (T) button to zoom in on highlighted picture. Highlight dates/ Highlight images • Date - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 213
Press X (T) to zoom in to maximum of approximately 38 × (large images in 36 × 24/3 : 2 format), 28 × (medium images) or 19 × (small images). Press W (S) to zoom out. While photo is zoomed in, use multi selector to view areas of image not visible in monitor. Keep multi selector pressed to scroll - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 214
, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the L (U) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O (Q) button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 215
in the thumbnail list, press the O (Q) button. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. Note that pictures that are - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 216
images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. n Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date Selected and press 2. G button 2 Highlight a picture. Use the multi selector to highlight a picture (to view the highlighted - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 217
and press J. ❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Choose Select date. In the delete menu, highlight Select date and press 2. 2 Highlight a date. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date. To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press W (S). Use the multi selector to - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 218
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, charge the battery before use or use an EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector (available separately). ❚❚ Supplied Software ViewNX 2 includes a "Nikon Transfer 2" function for copying pictures from the camera to the computer, where ViewNX 2 can be used to view and print selected images or to - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 220
camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. 4 Turn the camera on. 5 Start Nikon Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import file using Nikon - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 221
cable when transfer ends. Nikon Transfer 2 will close automatically when transfer is complete. Q A Camera Control Pro 2 Camera Control Pro 2 software (available separately; 0 298) can be used to control the camera from a computer. When Camera Control Pro 2 is used to capture photographs and movies - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 222
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 333) connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied UC-E15 USB cable. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the USB cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 223
battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector. When taking photographs to be printed via direct USB connection, set (S) button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press X (T) to display the highlighted picture full frame; to view images in other - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 224
option is available only if supported by the printer. Highlight Printer Border default (use current printer settings), Print with border (print menu. Time stamp Highlight Printer default (use current printer settings), Print time stamp (print times and dates of recording on photos), or No time - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 225
and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. • Select date: Print one copy of all the pictures taken on a selected date. • Print (DPOF): Print an existing print order created with the DPOF the memory card contains more than 256 pictures, only the first 256 images will be printed. Q 199 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 226
date. If you chose Print select or Print (DPOF) in Step 2, use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card; to view images The picture will be marked with a Z icon and the number of prints will be set to 1. Keeping W (S) + 13: Choose number of copies the W (S) button pressed - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 227
4 Display printing options. Press J to display PictBridge printing options. 5 Adjust printing options. Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as described on page 198 (a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index print). 6 Start printing. Select Start - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 228
print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. 1 Choose Select/set for the DPOF print order item in the playback menu. Press the G button and select DPOF print order in the playback menu. Highlight - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 229
date and shooting data options are not supported when printing via direct USB connection; to print the date of recording on photographs in the current print order, use (0 93) can not be selected using this option. JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 230
the device to the HDMI channel. 4 Turn the camera on and press the K button. During playback, images will be displayed on the television screen. D Close the Connector Cover Close the camera connector cover when the connectors are not in use. Foreign matter in the connectors can interfere with data - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 231
to enable the camera for remote control from devices that support HDMI-CEC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface-Consumer Electronics Control, a standard that allows HDMI devices to be used to control peripherals to which they are connected). Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 232
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MMenu Guide D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab. G button The playback menu contains the following options: Option 0 Option 0 Delete 190 Image review 212 Playback folder 207 After delete 212 Hide image 208 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 234
all pictures. D Protected and Hidden Images Revealing a protected image will also remove protection from the image. Follow the steps below to hide or reveal selected pictures. 1 Choose Select/set. Highlight Select/set and press 2. 2 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 235
memory card to another. This option is only available when two memory cards are inserted in the camera. Option Select source Select image(s) Select destination folder Copy image(s)? Description Choose card from which pictures will be copied. Select pictures to be copied. Select destination folder - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 236
pictures and press W (S) to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button). Selected images are marked with a L. Press J to proceed to Step W (S) button 7 when your selection is complete. 7 Choose Select destination folder. Highlight Select - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 237
destination card. Be sure the battery is fully charged before copying movies. If the destination folder contains an image with the same name as one of the images to be copied, a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Select Replace existing image to replace the image with the image to be copied, or - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 238
will be displayed as described for Show next. If user was scrolling through pictures in reverse order, previous picture camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review. Option On Off Description "Tall" (portrait - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 239
frame. View additional photo info Change or hide photo info displayed (still images only; 0 179). Pause/resume J Pause or resume slide show. Raise show and return to playback mode. Exit to shooting mode Press shutter-release button halfway to return to shooting mode. The dialog shown at - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 240
215 Active D-Lighting 137 File naming 216 HDR (high dynamic range) 139 Role played by card in Slot 2 96 Vignette control 218 Image quality 93 Long exposure NR 218 Image size 95 High ISO NR 218 Image area 89 ISO sensitivity settings 105 JPEG compression 94 Remote control mode 85 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 241
used for shutter-release will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. To continue shooting, create a folder with a number less than 999, or select an existing folder with a number less than 999 and less than 999 images. A Startup Time U Additional time may be required for camera - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 242
135. A Extensions The following extensions are used: ".NEF" for NEF (RAW) images, ".JPG" for JPEG images, ".MOV" for movies, and ".NDF" for dust off reference data. In each pair of photographs recorded at image-quality settings of NEF (RAW)+JPEG, the NEF and JPEG images have the same file names but - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 243
or kiosk printing or other commercial print services. Adobe RGB photographs can also be printed using these options, but colors will not be as vivid. JPEG photographs taken in the Adobe RGB color space are DCF compliant; applications and printers that support DCF will select the correct color space - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 244
shooting conditions, and type of lens, JPEG images may exhibit noise (fog) or variations in Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings may not produce the desired effect. Take will flash in the shutter speed/aperture displays and pictures can not be taken (if the camera is turned - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 245
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. Custom Setting groups Main menu Reset custom settings (0 221) U - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 246
speed 229 g2 Assign preview button 248 d6 Max. continuous release 230 g3 Assign AE-L/AF-L button 248 d7 File number sequence 230 g4 Assign shutter button 248 d8 Information display 231 Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and unavailable. For information - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 247
selected, focus will not lock when AF-C is selected for autofocus mode. The camera will continue to adjust focus until the shutter is released. a2: AF-S Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-S is selected for viewfinder photography (0 97), this option controls whether - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 248
through the frame. E 1 (Short) The camera immediately adjusts focus when the distance to the subject Off changes. Use when photographing a series of subjects at varying distances in quick succession. a4: AF Point Illumination G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the active focus - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 249
Settings menu Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus-point selection. Option Description # 39 points Choose from the 39 focus points shown at right. A 11 points Choose from the 11 focus points shown at right. Use autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode. - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 250
available at the new step value, ISO sensitivity will be rounded to the nearest available setting. b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select the increments used when making adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, exposure and flash compensation, and bracketing. U 224 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 251
of the exposure display will flash even when exposure compensation is set to ±0. Option Description Exposure compensation is set by rotating one of the command dials (see note On (Auto reset) below). The setting selected using the command dial is reset when the camera turns off or the standby - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 252
Fine-tune Optimal Exposure G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Use this option to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the camera. Exposure can be fine-tuned separately for each AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected, exposure will lock when - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 253
and viewfinder turn off automatically when the timer expires. Choose a shorter standby timer delay for longer battery life. c3: Self-Timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots in self-timer mode - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 254
for longer battery life. To reactivate remote control mode after the timer has expired, press the camera shutter-release button halfway. d: Shooting/Display d1: Beep G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the pitch and volume of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses using single-servo - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 255
photographs (0 8). d3: ISO Display and Adjustment G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Show ISO sensitivity or Show ISO/Easy ISO is selected, the of exposures remaining. If Show ISO/ Easy ISO is selected, ISO sensitivity can be set in modes P and S by rotating the subcommand dial or in mode A by - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 256
button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls numbered 9999, the shutter-release button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. Choose Reset for Custom Setting d7 (File number - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 257
standby timer is active (0 39). Select Off for increased battery life. d10: Exposure Delay Mode G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur pictures, select 1 s, 2 s, or 3 s to delay shutter release until one, two, or three seconds after the mirror - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 258
only be used if no alternative is available and then only at warmer temperatures. The camera shows the level of AA batteries as follows: Control panel L H H (flashes) Viewfinder - d d (flashes) Description Batteries fully charged. Low battery. Ready fresh batteries. Shutter release disabled - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 259
A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D14 battery pack is attached. Note that if the MB-D14 is powered by an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector, the AC adapter will be used regardless - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 260
used when a compatible flash unit is attached (0 294). If the built-in flash or other flash units are used, shutter speed is set to 1/250 s. When the camera shows a shutter High-Speed Sync Allows the flash to be used at the highest shutter speed supported by the camera, making it possible to choose - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 261
will nevertheless be greater than that obtained at the same speeds with Auto FP. e2: Flash Shutter Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in mode P or A (regardless of the - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 262
Manual Choose the flash level (0 236). The camera does not emit monitor preflashes. 3 Repeating flash The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a strobelight effect (0 236). 4 Commander mode Use the built-in flash as a master flash controlling remote optional flash units - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 263
A The SB-400 When an optional SB-400 flash unit is attached and turned on, Custom Setting e3 changes to Optional flash, allowing the flash control mode for the SB-400 to be selected from TTL and Manual (Repeating flash and Commander mode options are not available). A "Times" The options available - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 264
level can not be adjusted in - - mode. 2 Adjust settings for group A. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in group A. 3 Adjust settings for group B. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in group B. 4 Select the channel. 5 Press J. U 238 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 265
. 30 ° or less 60 ° or less Camera (built-in flash) 5 m/15 ft or less 7 Configure the remote flash units. Turn all the remote flash units on, adjust group settings as desired, and set them to the channel selected in Step 4. See the flash unit instruction manuals for details. 8 Raise the built-in - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 266
units will interfere with performance. e4: Exposure Comp. for Flash G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is used. Option Description YE Entire frame Both flash level and exposure compensation are adjusted to modify exposure - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 267
e5: Modeling Flash G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected when the camera is being used with the built-in flash or an optional CLS-compatible flash unit (0 294), a modeling flash will be emitted when the camera depth-of-field preview button is pressed (0 77). No modeling flash is - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 268
shutter-release button can not be used to focus. s Flash off The flash camera will repeat the bracketing burst while the shutter-release button is held down. y Active D-Lighting Press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial to adjust Active D-Lighting (0 137). If image quality is set - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 269
or off (0 8). 5 Choose image area Press the Fn button and rotate a command dial to choose an image area (0 89). Viewfinder m Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl, 0 224). w Choose nonCPU lens number Press the Fn button and rotate a command dial to choose a lens number specified using - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 270
Assign Fn button (0 242). The default setting is Preview. f4: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the A button can not be used to focus. Press the A AE-L/AF-L button to lock flash value (built-in flash and compatible optional flash units only, 0 149 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 271
the setting chosen, the aperture ring must be used to adjust aperture when a non-CPU lens is attached. • Menus and playback: If Off is selected, the multi selector is used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback, highlight thumbnails, and navigate menus. If On or On (image review - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 272
preview buttons if they have been assigned Active D-Lighting using Custom Setting f2, Assign Fn button, or Custom Setting f3, Assign preview button). Setting ends when any of the affected buttons is pressed again or the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Except when No limit is selected - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 273
can not be used to focus. Press the MB-D14 A AE-L/AF-L button to lock flash value (built-in flash and compatible optional flash units only, used when viewing and editing movies. s View photo shooting info Press the button to display information on shutter speed, aperture, and other photo settings - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 274
(0 247), except that the default setting is Index marking. g3: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the the shutter-release button can not be used during movie live view to record photographs, measure preset white balance, or record image dust off - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 275
memory card 250 Image comment 253 Save user settings 81 Auto image rotation 254 Reset user settings 82 Battery info 255 Monitor brightness 250 Copyright information 256 Clean image sensor 301 Save/load settings 257 Lock mirror up for cleaning 1 303 GPS 175 Image Dust Off ref photo - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 276
be sure to make backup copies as required. D During Formatting Do not turn the camera off or remove memory cards during formatting. A Two-Button Format Memory cards can also should be taken not to cover the ambient brightness sensor (0 4). Manual Press 1 or 3 to choose monitor brightness. Choose - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 277
NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual). Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. A non-DX lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in. 1 Choose a start - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 278
camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and the message shown at right will be displayed. Choose another reference object and repeat the process from step 1. D Image Sensor Cleaning Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 279
Option Description Time zone Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the new time zone. Date and time Set the camera clock. If the clock is not set, a flashing B icon will appear in the information display. Date format Choose the order in which the day, month - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 280
rotated 90° clockwise Camera rotated 90° counter-clockwise Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected. Choose this option when panning or taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down. A Rotate Tall To automatically rotate "tall" (portrait-orientation) photographs for display - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 281
level expressed as a percentage. The number of times the shutter has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged. Note that the camera may sometimes release the shutter without recording a photograph, for example when measuring preset white balance. A five-level display - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 282
, make sure that Attach copyright information is not selected and that the Artist and Copyright fields are blank before lending or transferring the camera to another person. Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the Copyright information option. U 256 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 283
full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share settings among D600 cameras. Menu Option Playback display options Playback Image review After delete Rotate tall File naming Role played by card in Slot 2 Image quality Image size Image area JPEG compression NEF (RAW) recording - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 284
camera tilt sensor. If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll reference line will turn green, while if the camera camera is unable to measure tilt, the amount of tilt will not be displayed. A See Also For information on viewing a roll indicator in the viewfinder, see Custom Setting - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 285
can be stored. Only one value can be stored for each type of lens. Move focal point away from camera. Current value Default List saved values Choose the AF tuning value used when no previously saved value exists for the current lens (CPU lenses only). Move focal Previous point toward value - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 286
Fi card firmware has been updated to the latest version. A Using Eye-Fi Cards in Ad Hoc Mode Additional time may be required when connecting using Eye-Fi cards that support ad hoc mode. Set Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 227) to 30 s or longer. Firmware Version View the current camera firmware - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 287
memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera (note that if the memory card is being used to store both RAW/NEF and JPEG copies of 275 m Filter effects 267 g Color sketch 275 n Color balance o Image overlay 1 268 h Perspective control 275 269 i Miniature effect 276 7 NEF - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 288
images in other locations as described on page 178, hold D and press 1). A Retouch The camera may not be able to display or retouch images increase the time the monitor remains on, choose a longer menu display time for Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay; 0 228). 4 Create a retouched copy. Press J - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 289
A Creating Retouched Copies During Playback Retouched copies can also be created during playback. 2 2 Display picture full frame and press J or c (b). Highlight an option and press J. Create retouched copy. U 263 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 290
Press J to copy the photograph. Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu This option is used to correct "red-eye" caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The photograph selected for red-eye correction can be previewed in the edit display. Confirm the - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 291
described in the following table. To Reduce size of crop Increase size of crop Use Description W (S) Press W (S) to reduce the size of the crop. X a separate file. A Trim: Image Quality and Size Copies created from NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG photos have an image quality (0 93) of JPEG fine - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 292
-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). G button ➜ N retouch menu Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy. Increase saturation Decrease saturation U 266 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 293
Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Skylight Warm filter Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less blue. The effect can be - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 294
Color Balance G button ➜ N retouch menu Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor, press X (T). The histogram will be updated to show data only for the portion of the image displayed in the monitor. While the image is zoomed in, press - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 295
from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging application. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size (0 93, 95; all - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 296
will be displayed full-frame in the monitor. D Image Overlay Only NEF (RAW) photographs with the same image area and bit depth can be combined. The overlay has the same photo info (including date of recording, metering, shutter speed, aperture, shooting mode, exposure compensation, focal length - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 297
2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. 2 Select a photograph. Highlight a photograph (to view the with multiple exposures or pictures created with image overlay and that exposure compensation can only be set to values between -2 and +2 EV - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 298
the photograph, press the G button). Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. 1 Select Resize. To resize selected images, press G to display the menus and select Resize in the retouch menu. 2 Choose a destination. If two memory cards are inserted, you can - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 299
press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W (S) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button; to view images in other locations as described on page 178, hold D and - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 300
camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to reduce distortion manually (note that Auto is not available with photos taken using DX lenses at an image area setting of FX (36×24) 1.0×. A Auto Auto is for use only with pictures - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 301
creating a copy. Perspective Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 302
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. To Press Description - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 303
hold the X (T) button; to view images in other locations as described on page 178 the next step. 3 Select a color. Selected color Use the multi selector to position the cursor over an will remain in the final copy (the camera may have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors; choose a - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 304
5 Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph or movie. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. 6 Select - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 305
, press and hold the X (T) button. If the copy was created from two source images using Image overlay, or Source Retouched image copy if the source has been copied multiple times, press 1 or 3 to view the other source images or copies. To exit to playback mode, press the K button, or press J to - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 306
O (My Menu) tab. G button The My Menu option can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items). If desired, recent settings can be displayed in place of My Menu (0 283). Options can be - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 307
5 Add more items. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark. Items indicated by a V icon can not be selected. Repeat steps 1-4 to select additional items. ❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu 1 Select Remove items. In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2. 2 Select - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 308
❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items. In My Menu (O), highlight Rank items and press 2. 2 Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. 3 Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J. Repeat Steps 2-3 to reposition additional - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 309
will be added to the top of the recent settings menu as they are used. To view My Menu again, select O My Menu for m Recent settings > Choose tab. U A Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the recent settings menu, highlight it and press the O (Q) button. A confirmation - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 310
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be used. 2 Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses. 3 Spot metering meters selected focus point (0 109). 4 The camera's exposure metering and flash control may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 312
f/2.8D. See teleconverter manual for details. 18 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 19 Requires PK-12 or PK-13 auto extension ring. PB-6D may be required depending on camera orientation. 20 Use preset aperture. In mode A, set aperture using focusing attachment before determining - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 313
-I 600mm f/4D ED * Autofocus not supported. A f/8 Autofocus Support If the lens can be used with the AF-S/AF-I TC-20E/ sensors. Single point AF is used when 3D-tracking or auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode (0 99); at maximum or combined apertures slower than f/5.6, the camera - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 314
using non-CPU lenses and accessories, rotate the camera mode dial to A or M and set aperture using the lens aperture ring. In other modes, the shutter-release is disabled. NonCPU lens data (0 172) can be used 300490) A The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used with CPU lenses with focal - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 315
will be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges. The built-in flash can also be used with AI-S, AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR, Nikon Series E and nonCPU lenses with a focal length of 24-300mm. AI 50-300mm f/4.5, modified AI 50-300mm f/4.5, AI-S 50-300mm f/4.5 ED, and AI 50-300mm f/4.5 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 316
lenses with focal lengths of 24-200 mm. It can not however be used to assist the focus operation with the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR • AF Zoom Micro Nikkor ED 70-180mm • AF Zoom-Nikkor 20-35mm f/2.8D IF f/4.5-5.6D • AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF • AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 317
A Calculating Angle of View The D600 can be used with Nikon lenses for 35mm (135) format cameras. If Auto DX crop is on (0 90) and a 35mm format lens is attached, the angle of view will be the same as a frame of 35mm - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 318
Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory n shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 319
Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon's advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography. ❚❚ CLS-Compatible Flash Units The camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: • The SB - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 320
3 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot metering. 4 Selected with flash unit. 5 Auto aperture (AA) is used regardless of mode selected with flash unit. 6 Can be selected with camera. 7 Select 1/250 s (Auto FP) or 1/200 s (Auto FP) for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 234 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 321
-TTL auto ✔ - ✔ - M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ G Repeating flash ✔ - - - REAR Rear-curtain sync 4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 1 Select mode P, S, A, or M, lower built-in flash, and use optional flash unit only. 2 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit to A (non - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 322
Units Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D600 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. If an optional flash unit is attached in - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 323
-EL15 (0 21, 23): Additional EN-EL15 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-25 (0 21): Recharge EN-EL15 batteries. • Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D14: The MB-D14 is equipped with a shutter-release button, A AE/AF lock button - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 324
computer hard disk. Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the websites listed on page xxiii for the latest information on supported operating systems. At default settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 325
power connector and AC adapter. 1 Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. 2 Insert the EP-5B power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 326
pressure, as this could result in damage or malfunction. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 327
The Low-Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera's picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The filter can - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 328
if the flash is charging. Cleaning is performed by vibrating the low-pass filter. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 303) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. n If image sensor cleaning is performed - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 329
using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 301), the filter can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge the battery - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 330
Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. 8 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap. n 304 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 331
may adhere to the low-pass filter, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions. To protect the camera when no lens is in place, be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera, being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter that may be adhering to the - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 332
cause the image sensor to deteriorate or battery while the product is on or while images camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using the shutter curtain: The shutter - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 333
. To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away. Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away. Notes on the monitor: The monitor - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 334
after it is fully charged can impair battery performance. • A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new EN-EL15 battery. • Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 335
1, 2 Image size 1, 2 Image area 1 JPEG compression 1 NEF (RAW) recording 1 White balance 1, 2 Set Picture Control 1 Auto distortion control 1 Color space 1 Active D-Lighting 1 - 3 - 3 ✔2 ✔ 2 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - HDR (high dynamic range) 1, 2 Vignette - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 336
Custom Settings 6 k, p, l, m, n, o, r, t, x, y, 1, 2, i exposure c1: Shutter-release button AE-L release d7: File number sequence d8: Information display d9: LCD illumination d10: Exposure delay mode 2 d11: Flash warning d12: MB-D14 battery type d13: Battery - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 337
-- e5: Modeling flash -- e6: Auto bracketing set -- e7: Bracketing order -- Custom Settings 6 f1: OK button (shooting mode) ✔ ✔ f2: Assign Fn button ✔✔ f3: Assign preview button ✔✔ f4: Assign AE-L/AF-L button ✔✔ f5: Customize command dials ✔ ✔ f6: Release button to use dial ✔✔ f7 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 338
The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below. For information on two-button resets, see page 151. ❚❚ Playback Menu Defaults Option Playback folder Image review After delete Rotate tall Default ND600 Off Show next On 0 Option 207 Slide show 212 Image type 212 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 339
d13 Battery order Use MB-D14 batteries first 233 e1 Flash sync speed 1/200 s 234 e2 Flash shutter speed 1/60 s 235 e3 Flash cntrl for built-in flash/ Optional flash TTL 236 e4 Exposure comp. for flash Entire frame 240 e5 Modeling flash On 241 e6 Auto bracketing set AE & flash 241 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 340
defaults to P 81 Time zone and date Daylight saving time Off 253 Monitor brightness Manual Manual 0 250 Auto image rotation GPS On 254 Clean image sensor Clean at startup/shutdown Clean at startup & shutdown Standby timer 301 Use GPS to set camera clock Eye-Fi upload Enable Yes Enable - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 341
17 f/4 18 f/5.6 19 f/8 20 f/11 21 f/16 22 f/22 23 f/32 30" 15" 8" 4" 2" 1" 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 Shutter speed (seconds) The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity; the above graph assumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 100 equivalent. When - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 342
and replace the battery, taking care to avoid burns, and n turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again. If the problem persists, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 343
when remote control shutter-release button is pressed: • Replace battery in remote control (0 298). • Choose remote control release mode (0 85). • Flash is charging (0 87). • Time selected for Custom Setting c5 (Remote on duration, 0 228) has elapsed: press camera shutter-release button halfway - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 344
in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements. If problem persists, perform image sensor cleaning (0 301). Sound is not recorded with movies: Microphone off is selected for Movie settings > Microphone. The brightness of the image in the monitor differs from the exposure of photographs taken - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 345
is attached: rotate camera mode dial to A or M (0 288). • Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of A selected in mode M: choose new shutter speed (0 76). Full range of shutter speeds not available: Flash in use. Flash sync speed can be selected using Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed); when - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 346
compatible with camera or transfer software. Use card reader to copy photos to computer (0 193). Photos are not displayed in Capture NX 2: Update to latest version (0 298). Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 does not have desired effect: Image sensor cleaning changes the position of dust on the - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 347
Miscellaneous Date of recording is not correct: Set camera clock (0 27, 253). Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available at certain combinations of settings or when no memory card is inserted. Note that Battery info option is not available when camera is powered by an optional EP- - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 348
0 B (flashes) Lens aperture ring is not set to Set ring to minimum aperture minimum aperture. (highest f-number). 26 H d Low battery. Ready a fully-charged spare battery. 21 • Battery exhausted. • Recharge or replace battery. • Battery can not be used. • Contact Nikon-authorized service - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 349
at current • Delete photographs. (flashes) (flashes) settings, or camera has run out • Insert new memory card. of file or folder numbers. O (flashes) Camera malfunction. Release shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service representative. 0 105 297 76 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 350
clock is not set. Set camera clock. 27, 253 Failed to update flash unit firmware. Flash cannot be used. Contact a Nikon- - Firmware for flash unit mounted on camera was not updated correctly. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. - authorized service representative. Unable to - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 351
image used to allow at least one image to be displayed. File has been created or Cannot display this file. - modified using a computer or different make of camera Out of ink. - Printer is out of ink. Replace ink and select Continue. * See printer manual for more information. 0 29, 207 208 - - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 352
Nikon D600 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective pixels Effective pixels 24.3 million Image sensor Image sensor 35.9 × 24.0 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) Total pixels 24.7 million Dust , Portrait, - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 353
selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (other modes) Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled Lens Compatible lenses Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) and DX lenses (using DX 24 × 16 1.5× image area), AI - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 354
-L/AF-L button Flash Built-in flash Guide Number Flash control n i, k, p, n, o, s, w: Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M, 0: Manual pop-up with button release Approx. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F) TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor is available - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 355
• Manual focus (M) Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) Movie Metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor Metering - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 356
stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 357
60 Hz, 0.23-0.12 A DC 8.4 V/1.2 A Supported batteries Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes at Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 358
movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo • GPU that supports QuickTime H.264 hardware acceleration recommended Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/ Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1), Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Enterprise - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 359
camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 360
Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards. 2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-1. 3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 361
Pro SDHC UHS-I card at different image quality (0 93), image size (0 95), and image area settings (0 89). ❚❚ FX (36×24) Image Area* Image quality Image size File size 1 No. of images Medium 1.9 MB 3200 Small 1.0 MB 6300 * Includes images taken with non-DX lenses when On is selected for - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 362
distortion control is on. 3 Figures assume JPEG compression is set to Size priority. Selecting Optimal quality increases the file size of JPEG images; number of images and buffer capacity drop accordingly. n A d6-Max. Continuous Release (0 230) The maximum number of photographs that can be taken - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 363
settings once every 30 s; flash fired once every other shot. Live view not used. 2 Measured at 20 °C/68 °F with an AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens under the following test conditions: image quality set to JPEG basic, image size set to M (medium), shutter speed 1/250 s, shutter-release - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 364
Camera Control Pro 2 298 Camera controls 92 Capture NX 2........94, 251, 253, 298 CEC 205 Center-weighted 109, 226 Charging the battery 21-22 Choose color temp. (White balance 115, 120 Choose image area 90, 91 Choose start/end point 69 CL mode shooting speed ..........229 Clean image sensor - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 365
High Dynamic Range (HDR)..... 139 High ISO NR 218 Highlights 180, 209 Histogram 180, 181, 209 I Image area 26, 63, 89, 91, 95 Image comment 253 Image Dust Off ref photo .......... 251 Image overlay 269 Image quality 93 Image review 171, 177, 212 Image size 95 n Image type (Slide show 213 - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 366
folder 178 Playback zoom 187 Portrait (Set Picture Control)....129 Power connector 297, 299 Power switch 1 Predictive focus tracking 97 Preset manual (White balance)...... 115, 121 Press the shutter-release button all the way down 38, 39 Press the shutter-release button halfway 38, 39 Preview - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 367
Time zone and date 27, 253 Time-lapse photography .......... 168 Timer 85, 164 Toning 132, 133 Trim 265 Trimming movies 69 Tripod 3 Two-button reset 151 Type D lens 285, 287 Type G lens 285, 287 U USB 194, 196 USB cable 194, 196 Use GPS to set camera clock .... 175 User settings 81 UTC - Nikon D600 | User Manual - Page 368
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