Nikon D600 User Manual

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Z
Z
Exposure
Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other modes, the
camera selects the metering method automatically).
To choose a metering option, press the
Z (Q) button and rotate the main
command dial until the desired setting is
displayed in the viewfinder and control
panel.
Metering
Option Description
a
Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the
frame and set exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with
type G or D lenses (0 287), distance information (3D color matrix metering II; with
other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D
distance information). With non-CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering if focal
length and maximum aperture are specified using Non-CPU lens data option in setup
menu (0 173); otherwise camera uses center-weighted metering.
Z
Center-weighted: Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area
(if CPU lens is attached, size of area can be selected using Custom Setting b4, Center-
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×.
*
b
Spot: Camera meters circle 4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter (approximately 1.5% of frame).
Circle is centered on current focus point, making it possible to meter off-center subjects
(if non-CPU lens is used or if auto-area AF is in effect, camera will meter center focus
point). Ensures that subject will be correctly exposed, even when background is much
brighter or darker.
*
* For improved precision with non-CPU lenses, specify lens focal length and maximum
aperture in Non-CPU lens data menu (0 173).
A See Also
For information on making separate
adjustments to optimal exposure for each
metering method, see Custom Setting b5
(Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0 226).
(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
Z (Q) button Main command dial
Control panel Viewfinder

Nikon D600 Specifications

General

Megapixel	24.3 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor format	Full-frame
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	24.7 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW
Maximum image resolution	6016 x 4016 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	35.9 x 24 mm
Still image resolution(s)	4512 x 3008 3008 x 2008 3936 x 2624 2944 x 1968 1968 x 1312
Optical zoom	- x
Mounting type	Bayonet
Focal length range	- mm
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Minimum aperture number	-
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) points	39
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Selective Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 25600
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	25600
ISO sensitivity (min)	50
Light exposure correction	±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
Flash modes	Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	0.005 s
Flash exposure correction	-3EV - +1EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Video resolutions	1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	60 fps
Video formats supported	H.264, MOV, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Resolution at capture speed	1280x720@25fps, 1280x720@50fps, 1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps
Audio formats supported	LPCM
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view	100 %
Second display	No
Display diagonal	3.2 \
Display resolution (numeric)	921000 pixels
Magnification	0.7 x
USB version	2.0
HDMI connector type	Mini
Power source type	AC, Battery
Product color	Black
Eye relief	20.6 mm
Scene modes	Beach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Cuisine, Dawn, Dusk, Night landscape, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Rotating
Photo effects	Neutral, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Sunny
Shooting modes	Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Scene, Shutter priority
Camera playback	Highlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
Diopter adjustment (D-D)	-3 - 1
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Battery type	EN-EL15
Battery life (CIPA standard)	900 shots
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Cables included	USB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	82 mm
Width	141 mm
Height	113 mm
Weight	760 g
Weight (including battery)	850 g