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the swede · 09-27-2012, 09:07 AM

Im very happy with the D600, more camera than i'll ever need... posted some first pics in the FF thread.
here's a test image at f/1.8 with a crop.

iso 3200

iso 2000

iso 6400 f/2.8

iso 5000 f/2.8

gazonk · 09-27-2012, 09:09 AM

Thanks for showing, I'm impressed by the skin tones in that ISO 6400 shot!

ducdao · 09-27-2012, 09:39 AM

By going through this thread I have a feeling that soon PF market place will be flooded with Pentax gear for sale...this is sad but the reality is Pentax is too slow to adapt to the reality (pun intended).

Winder · 09-27-2012, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by ducdao

By going through this thread I have a feeling that soon PF market place will be flooded with Pentax gear for sale...this is sad but the reality is Pentax is too slow to adapt to the reality (pun intended).

The Market Place has already had a increase in activity as several users have quietly started selling their gear. At least 5 users I can think of have ordered D600s or already have D800s. I can think of 2 more who have sold Pentax gear and are now posting over on the Fuji forums (XP-1).

ducdao · 09-27-2012, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by Winder

The Market Place has already had a increase in activity as several users have quietly started selling their gear. At least 5 users I can think of have ordered D600s or already have D800s. I can think of 2 more who have sold Pentax gear and are now posting over on the Fuji forums (XP-1).

Well make it one more as I will be ordering the D800 in a month. Not sure if I should go with a D600 but for sure it's either D600 or D800. Meanwhile I'll be selling all my Pentax bodies and a bunch of Pentax lenses to fund the Nikon purchase.

I'll probably keep both K100D and K10D to dedicate them to the few Pentax primes that I will keep, also they don't have much resale values now that the K5 can be had for $600 used...

Winder · 09-27-2012, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by ducdao

Well make it one more as I will be ordering the D800 in a month. Not sure if I should go with a D600 but for sure it's either D600 or D800. Meanwhile I'll be selling all my Pentax bodies and a bunch of Pentax lenses to fund the Nikon purchase.

I'll probably keep both K100D and K10D to dedicate them to the few Pentax primes that I will keep, also they don't have much resale values now that the K5 can be had for $600 used...

Go for the D800. It is practically 2 cameras in one with the ability to crop to a 16MP APS-C, and with 36MP it can come close to rivaling MF when it comes to some applications..... Look at it like getting a 16MP APS-C camera, and a FF with MF resolution all in one body for only $3,200. Sounds like a really good deal to me.

DanWeso · 09-27-2012, 04:35 PM

My D600 arrived this morning. I was able to fully charge the battery while waiting for the lens to arrive which I bought from a different source. I haven’t had more than a half hours time to play with it. My first impressions; This is a very nice piece of equipment. The size and weight fits nicely in may hands. Operation is smooth and rather quite. I am very pleased with the purchase. Hopefully I will have more time tomorrow to use it.

Some first pictures.

Last edited by DanWeso; 09-27-2012 at 04:41 PM.

bossa · 09-27-2012, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by Winder

Go for the D800. It is practically 2 cameras in one with the ability to crop to a 16MP APS-C, and with 36MP it can come close to rivaling MF when it comes to some applications..... Look at it like getting a 16MP APS-C camera, and a FF with MF resolution all in one body for only $3,200. Sounds like a really good deal to me.

D800 is 4 cameras in one and well worth the extra money IMO.

D800 Crop Modes:
1x = 36,152,320 pixels
1.2x = 25,067,520 pixels
1.5x = 15,360,000 pixels
4:5 = 30,179,328 pixels

sjwaldron · 09-27-2012, 04:59 PM

Great samples!

I'm in the process of (probably) getting a D600/D7000 combo, but I have to sell everything first. One thing I did notice was that my subscriber count on my Youtube has started dropping like mad since I talked about switching.

Guess some Pentaxians are a little too focused on brand to look past that.

bossa · 09-27-2012, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by sjwaldron

Great samples!

I'm in the process of (probably) getting a D600/D7000 combo, but I have to sell everything first. One thing I did notice was that my subscriber count on my Youtube has started dropping like mad since I talked about switching.

Guess some Pentaxians are a little too focused on brand to look past that.

Yes, art has no idea of brand loyalty.

Colorado CJ · 09-27-2012, 05:14 PM

One quick and dirty jpeg from Jackson Wyoming. Smoke was a problem, but my linear polarizer and graduated ND filter helped some what.

I edited it a little on my laptop monitor, so I'm sure it isn't very good. I'll convert the raws when I get home. Yellowstone is tomorrow.'

cali92rs · 09-27-2012, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by Colorado CJ

One quick and dirty jpeg from Jackson Wyoming. Smoke was a problem, but my linear polarizer and graduated ND filter helped some what.

I edited it a little on my laptop monitor, so I'm sure it isn't very good. I'll convert the raws when I get home. Yellowstone is tomorrow.'

Awesome, rich colors...i know this isn't a critique thread, but maaaaaybe crop a tad off your right to get rid of the small branches coming out of the top right corner. But really a great shot

pz1fan · 09-27-2012, 08:17 PM

Does the D600 have micro AF adjustment on a lens by lens basis? I've read conflicting information on that.

Thanks,

bossa · 09-27-2012, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

Awesome, rich colors...i know this isn't a critique thread, but maaaaaybe crop a tad off your right to get rid of the small branches coming out of the top right corner. But really a great shot

Those branches work for me [down the right side] but I agree it would be better without the corner branches. I wouldn't crop but would use PS to remove them with the clone tool. They [branches down the right edge] form a nice 'frame' and stop your attention from running off the page to the right. Combined with the clouds they form an arc which channels (and cycles) your attention throughout the image and getting rid of them would remove an effective compositional device. The only major 'problem' with the composition is the empty middle ground..

**apisto** · 09-27-2012, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by pz1fan

Does the D600 have micro AF adjustment on a lens by lens basis? I've read conflicting information on that.

Thanks,

Yes, it does. DPReview initially stated incorrectly that the D600 did not have AF micro adjust. I believe that is where that misinformation started.

09-27-2012, 04:50 PM	#248
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	D800 Crop Modes. Originally posted by Winder Go for the D800. It is practically 2 cameras in one with the ability to crop to a 16MP APS-C, and with 36MP it can come close to rivaling MF when it comes to some applications..... Look at it like getting a 16MP APS-C camera, and a FF with MF resolution all in one body for only $3,200. Sounds like a really good deal to me. D800 is 4 cameras in one and well worth the extra money IMO. D800 Crop Modes: 1x = 36,152,320 pixels 1.2x = 25,067,520 pixels 1.5x = 15,360,000 pixels 4:5 = 30,179,328 pixels

09-27-2012, 08:24 PM	#254
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by cali92rs Awesome, rich colors...i know this isn't a critique thread, but maaaaaybe crop a tad off your right to get rid of the small branches coming out of the top right corner. But really a great shot Those branches work for me [down the right side] but I agree it would be better without the corner branches. I wouldn't crop but would use PS to remove them with the clone tool. They [branches down the right edge] form a nice 'frame' and stop your attention from running off the page to the right. Combined with the clouds they form an arc which channels (and cycles) your attention throughout the image and getting rid of them would remove an effective compositional device. The only major 'problem' with the composition is the empty middle ground.. Last edited by bossa; 09-27-2012 at 08:34 PM.

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09-27-2012, 09:07 AM	#241
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Im very happy with the D600, more camera than i'll ever need... posted some first pics in the FF thread. here's a test image at f/1.8 with a crop. iso 3200 iso 2000 iso 6400 f/2.8 iso 5000 f/2.8

09-27-2012, 09:09 AM	#242
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Thanks for showing, I'm impressed by the skin tones in that ISO 6400 shot!

09-27-2012, 09:39 AM	#243
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	By going through this thread I have a feeling that soon PF market place will be flooded with Pentax gear for sale...this is sad but the reality is Pentax is too slow to adapt to the reality (pun intended).

09-27-2012, 11:08 AM	#244
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by ducdao By going through this thread I have a feeling that soon PF market place will be flooded with Pentax gear for sale...this is sad but the reality is Pentax is too slow to adapt to the reality (pun intended). The Market Place has already had a increase in activity as several users have quietly started selling their gear. At least 5 users I can think of have ordered D600s or already have D800s. I can think of 2 more who have sold Pentax gear and are now posting over on the Fuji forums (XP-1).

09-27-2012, 01:16 PM	#245
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by Winder The Market Place has already had a increase in activity as several users have quietly started selling their gear. At least 5 users I can think of have ordered D600s or already have D800s. I can think of 2 more who have sold Pentax gear and are now posting over on the Fuji forums (XP-1). Well make it one more as I will be ordering the D800 in a month. Not sure if I should go with a D600 but for sure it's either D600 or D800. Meanwhile I'll be selling all my Pentax bodies and a bunch of Pentax lenses to fund the Nikon purchase. I'll probably keep both K100D and K10D to dedicate them to the few Pentax primes that I will keep, also they don't have much resale values now that the K5 can be had for $600 used...

09-27-2012, 02:00 PM	#246
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by ducdao Well make it one more as I will be ordering the D800 in a month. Not sure if I should go with a D600 but for sure it's either D600 or D800. Meanwhile I'll be selling all my Pentax bodies and a bunch of Pentax lenses to fund the Nikon purchase. I'll probably keep both K100D and K10D to dedicate them to the few Pentax primes that I will keep, also they don't have much resale values now that the K5 can be had for $600 used... Go for the D800. It is practically 2 cameras in one with the ability to crop to a 16MP APS-C, and with 36MP it can come close to rivaling MF when it comes to some applications..... Look at it like getting a 16MP APS-C camera, and a FF with MF resolution all in one body for only $3,200. Sounds like a really good deal to me.

09-27-2012, 04:35 PM	#247
DanWeso Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 191	My D600 arrived this morning. I was able to fully charge the battery while waiting for the lens to arrive which I bought from a different source. I haven’t had more than a half hours time to play with it. My first impressions; This is a very nice piece of equipment. The size and weight fits nicely in may hands. Operation is smooth and rather quite. I am very pleased with the purchase. Hopefully I will have more time tomorrow to use it. Some first pictures. Last edited by DanWeso; 09-27-2012 at 04:41 PM.

09-27-2012, 04:59 PM	#249
sjwaldron Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,235	Great samples! I'm in the process of (probably) getting a D600/D7000 combo, but I have to sell everything first. One thing I did notice was that my subscriber count on my Youtube has started dropping like mad since I talked about switching. Guess some Pentaxians are a little too focused on brand to look past that.

09-27-2012, 05:00 PM	#250
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by sjwaldron Great samples! I'm in the process of (probably) getting a D600/D7000 combo, but I have to sell everything first. One thing I did notice was that my subscriber count on my Youtube has started dropping like mad since I talked about switching. Guess some Pentaxians are a little too focused on brand to look past that. Yes, art has no idea of brand loyalty.

09-27-2012, 05:14 PM	#251
Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429	One quick and dirty jpeg from Jackson Wyoming. Smoke was a problem, but my linear polarizer and graduated ND filter helped some what. I edited it a little on my laptop monitor, so I'm sure it isn't very good. I'll convert the raws when I get home. Yellowstone is tomorrow.'

09-27-2012, 05:18 PM	#252
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by Colorado CJ One quick and dirty jpeg from Jackson Wyoming. Smoke was a problem, but my linear polarizer and graduated ND filter helped some what. I edited it a little on my laptop monitor, so I'm sure it isn't very good. I'll convert the raws when I get home. Yellowstone is tomorrow.' Awesome, rich colors...i know this isn't a critique thread, but maaaaaybe crop a tad off your right to get rid of the small branches coming out of the top right corner. But really a great shot

09-27-2012, 08:17 PM	#253
pz1fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United States Posts: 183	Does the D600 have micro AF adjustment on a lens by lens basis? I've read conflicting information on that. Thanks,

09-27-2012, 08:26 PM	#255
apisto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 588	Originally posted by pz1fan Does the D600 have micro AF adjustment on a lens by lens basis? I've read conflicting information on that. Thanks, Yes, it does. DPReview initially stated incorrectly that the D600 did not have AF micro adjust. I believe that is where that misinformation started.

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