1.0 out of 5 stars Great camera with FATAL FLAW!, November 19, 2012

By R. Thompson "sixseven" (TX & CA)

This review is from: Nikon D600 24.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera
(Body Only) (Electronics)
This camera has a fatal flaw that is affecting a large number of D600s. Specifically, the camera mechanism that
raises the mirror during exposure is flinging lubricant onto the sensor. This is
completely unacceptable -- for more about this go to: [...]

Because of this, you get very distinct spotting on your images. The website referenced
about mentions that Lensrentals.com had to clean 100% of their D600 bodies to
fix the problem.

For the record, I have three other pro-grade Nikon DSLRs, and 20+ Nikon lenses, and have shot only Nikon for 35 years. I've never
seen anything like this on my other cameras. My first 200 shots were fine, but
the more I took the worse this problem became. Sadly, I purchased the camera for
the recent Formula One race in Austin, TX. I took roughly 3,500 shots during the
four days I was at the track. I am infuriated that most of these shots will need
extensive retouching to fix these flaws.

If you already own one of these cameras it's easy to find the problem. Shoot a picture of the sky or a
light-colored wall. Underexpose a stop or two to help you see the spots. If you
have the issue it will be very apparent.

And IF you have the issue please return your camera immediately! I don't have any issues with Nikon on a personal
level, but they need to be pressured into fixing this problem -- and big
companies don't spring into action unless financial circumstances warrant it. If
enough people return their D600s -- and if enough people complain and make this
problem known -- Nikon will be forced to fix the design flaw. Furthermore, they
will be less likely to let another design with this flaw slip through into
production.

I hope this review keeps others from going through this same
experience!