D600 User Thread

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pardon my noobness, but is it normal to get this kind of results under fluorescent lights? tried machine gunning it with different shutter speeds, white balance settings, and what not and still got the same variation.

but i get this only under fluorescent. no such variation happened in daylight

 

[Blur Shadow]

Yes. This is due to the fluorescent lights.

 

[unchecked]

Yes. This is due to the fluorescent lights.

But why leh? What is about fluorescent lights that cause this?

 

[JanDeiman]

Fluorescense lights don't burn continuously, their intensity goes up and down with the mains frequency.....

 

[unchecked]

Fluorescense lights don't burn continuously, their intensity goes up and down with the mains frequency.....

Ah. icic.

So how do I counter this? Use other lights?

 

[giantcanopy]

Ah. icic.

So how do I counter this? Use other lights?

- Depending on the frequency of the lights, you can try shooting at slower shutter speeds to allow a full cycle of light from the fluorescent lights. You can try 1/50 for a start, ( I think SG locally frequency could be 50 Hz ) . Of course may not be always practical, especially if you are shooting sports.
- Or use a flash to overpower the ambient light.
- Shoot alot of shots and choose the better one , or RAW editing ( which will not be easy especially those with a color transit in the shot )

 

[CorneliusK]

Using a slower shutter speed will reduce the color shifts from fluorescent lighting. Try 1/60s or slower.

 

[marky99]

Can I seek some advice here:

I seem to have a front focus issue with my D600, anyone else hear of a similar problem with this camera?

I have tested the unit with 3 different lenses, and all images seem to be front-focused. Shots taken in Liverview are all OK though. It bcomes very apparent when examined at 1:1, I'm just not sure whether this focus inaccuracy is within normal range.

The example below taken with the Nikon 135mm at F2, tripod mounted. Can I have some advice as to whether this is deemed "acceptable"?

Thanks!

At 1:1 zoom:

 

[wolfton]

Can I seek some advice here:

I seem to have a front focus issue with my D600, anyone else hear of a similar problem with this camera?

I have tested the unit with 3 different lenses, and all images seem to be front-focused. Shots taken in Liverview are all OK though. It bcomes very apparent when examined at 1:1, I'm just not sure whether this focus inaccuracy is within normal range.

The example below taken with the Nikon 135mm at F2, tripod mounted. Can I have some advice as to whether this is deemed "acceptable"?

Thanks!

At 1:1 zoom:

Bro it seems like you have used a wrong method to test as the camera angle seems to be wrong.

Here's my suggestion. Get your family member to help you. Use the same lenses and shoot them in the same way you normally would, and focus in on their eyes. Then do a zoom in on computer to check the focus accuracy. Missed AF are normally apparent enough for you to notice it. If its sharp, then your lens and camera are working fine so just need to go out and shoot more.

I have never been a fan of focus charts. And very often, a lot of missed AF issues becomes over hyped when people become obsessed with shooting focus chart. In actual field shooting, no such thing happens in the final output. Go out, shoot more and let your real field pictures tell u if its focusing issue, not test charts.

This is my humble personal opinion

 

[marky99]

Bro it seems like you have used a wrong method to test as the camera angle seems to be wrong.

Here's my suggestion. Get your family member to help you. Use the same lenses and shoot them in the same way you normally would, and focus in on their eyes. Then do a zoom in on computer to check the focus accuracy. Missed AF are normally apparent enough for you to notice it. If its sharp, then your lens and camera are working fine so just need to go out and shoot more.

I have never been a fan of focus charts. And very often, a lot of missed AF issues becomes over hyped when people become obsessed with shooting focus chart. In actual field shooting, no such thing happens in the final output. Go out, shoot more and let your real field pictures tell u if its focusing issue, not test charts.

This is my humble personal opinion

I have tried to angle the lens down at 45%, as much as I estimate it to be. And the fact that Liveview focusing is OK, would suggest a disparity in the focusing between both methods?

Nevertheless, thanks for the suggestion, I shall certainly try that.

 

[wolfton]

D600 with 16-35VR

Nothing spectacular, just wanna re-live this thread with a photo.​

 

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- Depending on the frequency of the lights, you can try shooting at slower shutter speeds to allow a full cycle of light from the fluorescent lights. You can try 1/50 for a start, ( I think SG locally frequency could be 50 Hz ) . Of course may not be always practical, especially if you are shooting sports.
- Or use a flash to overpower the ambient light.
- Shoot alot of shots and choose the better one , or RAW editing ( which will not be easy especially those with a color transit in the shot )

Using a slower shutter speed will reduce the color shifts from fluorescent lighting. Try 1/60s or slower.

Oooo. Thanks a lot!

 

[wolfton]

This is a before and after shot to show how much details of the sky remains after PP

Before - All auto settings in camera turned off, shot in Neutral picture style

After - The amount of details that remains intact in the sky

 

[wolfton]

This one to show the amount of details after cropped

Full picture

After cropped

The ISO value is 4000, handheld. Pardon the bad composition.​

 

[LBL2009]

This is a before and after shot to show how much details of the sky remains after PP

Before - All auto settings in camera turned off, shot in Neutral picture style
After - The amount of details that remains intact in the sky
​

This one to show the amount of details after cropped

Full picture
After cropped
The ISO value is 4000, handheld. Pardon the bad composition.​

Amazing.

 

[RayQuek31]

Currently, I am searching for wide angle lens which is value for money. Lens like 20mm f2.8, 18-35mm or 16-35mm. I would like to take some landscape pictures as i intend to hang it on the wall. I still do not know what size I will blow up the picture but it will be quite a big photo to hang on living room to show case my own photo works. Therefore, I believe sharpness might be a concern.

What is your opinion? Which lens is value for money to buy? As 20mm and 18-35mm are almost the same price so I was deciding between these two but as for better quality, 16-35mm would be better from what I read on websites. So I was torn between these lenses. Hope to get some opinions. Thanks in advance!

 

[brandonkbk]

Hi,

Anyone know where can I buy the battery grip for D600 in Singapore and how much?

 

[RayQuek31]

Hi brandonkbk,

Yes, you can buy from Funan. The price I know is around $300 plus as I ask it while I purchased my D600. I cannot remember the exact price. You could call around to find out the price and stock availability.

 

[xtemujin]

Third party battery grip is out US$49.

Multi Battery Hand Grip Pack for Nikon D600 DSLR SLR Camera EN-EL15 as MB-D14 | eBay

 

[brandonkbk]

Third party battery grip is out US$49.

Multi Battery Hand Grip Pack for Nikon D600 DSLR SLR Camera EN-EL15 as MB-D14 | eBay

Ouch... that is a big difference in price, anyone can advise performance of such third party grip, will it cost any damage to the body? And on a slightly different note, how is the performance of third party batteries as well, cause realise the difference in price between a original grip together with an original battery vs third party grip and third party batteries is a cool 300++ difference. Too big a difference to deny, but just want to be safe before getting them as don't want a 300+ savings damaging a 2000+ body.

Any advise is appreciated in advance.