NIKON D600 ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY EDIT+MODEL SHOOT

[@fredmuellerphotographer4532]

I had a D600. Never had the oil/dust problem (in excess of any other DSLR - they all need cleaning occasionally). When the D750 came out (in 2014 ?) I got it for the improved hardware, flip screen especially, improved focus, and expanded bracketing functions. The .nef's looked identical to me - and I always assumed the sensor was the same. OOC jpg's were a little different (esp more noise reduction) but that never mattered to my work (mostly real estate photography) because I always shoot raw. When I finally went mirrorless in 2021 the Z6ii felt more like an inevitability than a necessity. I have kept my 750 ... feeling it's just such a fine camera and long ago earned its keep. Same for my old 700 and a few fave f mount lenses. Now I'm up to a Z8 but the 750 is still competitive in most ways when you just have to get the shot.

[@AdamSondel]

I do simple postprocesing , too. Now I feel justified and comforted seeing you do the same. Thanks, again.

[@fredmuellerphotographer4532]

Looked it up: the D600/610 and 750 all have the same Sony Exmore class IMX-128- (L) -AQP (CMOS). This Sony chip was probably the most iso invariant of them all, with an almost completely flat profile. I have read that the Z5 has exactly the same Sony IMX-128- (L) -AQP (CMOS) ...

[@MartinCastein]

The processing by the camera is different the sensor itself matters less. I covered it another video somewhere but I can’t remember which one I’m afraid.

[@bobbowring1702]

I love my D600 I have not found a problem with this camera

[@AlexJacksonSmith]

Before I had the D610, I had the D5200. The 5200 with the AIS lenses does no metering... I was doing everything manual by eye. Works fine with practice. As for exposure with LV, if you use the manual lenses you do get the results which can be important for video work. The point about the auto focus points being set out centre, is that with manual I have autofocus points at every pixel I want it to be at! :) A little tip on this is the 90deg view finder attachment offers a 2x mag on the viewfinder aiding focus. Also works rather well for street as you are looking down and not at the subject. A.,

[@scottwesterman221]

Hi Martin great video again and quality images too !

[@MartinCastein]

Thanks Scott!

[@jjadaddy]

Your work is stunning

[@MartinCastein]

Thank you John!

[@chrissmith7069]

Hi Martin, thx for sharing, great Vid!! by the way, your images are great fella!! 😁😁

[@MartinCastein]

Thanks Chris!

[@BobEstremera]

Great insights and tips Martin. Tell us, in terms of working with files and lifting exposures and shadows, how does the Canon 6D compare?

[@MartinCastein]

It cant match the d600 for sure, its a good step and a bit behind, but its also at the point where i wouldnt care about it too much. If you were doing mostly landscapes or architecture though then the d600 would be worth the benefits.

[@tonyw.239]

It's nice to see that old cameras can still produce such great images. I'm curious about what you think about the d610 and how it compares to the d600. Awesome video! Very informative

[@MartinCastein]

Thanks Tony! They are basic the same camera. Get the d610 if it’s a good price otherwise the d600. D610 fixed the oil problem, I had 4 d600 and all were fine. Doesn’t mean yours would be though.

[@tonyw.239]

@@MartinCastein Ok!Thanks for the insight and the quick reply

[@PhilippeOrlando]

@@MartinCastein I think if you buy on Ebay it's safer to get the 610, just to avoid that oil problem.

[@cswann8]

Anyone looking at a Nikon DSLR today should really consider the D750. Yes, it's going to be about $200-$300 more than a D600/D610 but you get a newer generation processor, better autofocus system, WiFi and a tilting screen. I have a D610 and a D750 and I didn't think anything about the tilting screen until I had it. It's really useful.

[@fredmuellerphotographer4532]

@@cswann8 I was always under the impression that the 600/610 and 750 processors were the same ...

[@artsmodelstation9396]

Hi Martin, question: Just got a D600 gonna try my hand out on landscape photography. Since it doesn’t have live histogram, do I just use the exposure bar scale to expose for the scene, then just review test shots ? Or you have a better way ? Thanks

[@MartinCastein]

Yea that’s it start with a balanced exposure based on the meter then review histogram

[@artsmodelstation9396]

@@MartinCastein easy peasy. thx.

[@adrianaspinall1641]

Hi Martin, Excellent video. Have you any comment to make about the D600 oil spot issue? Do you think the D610 would be a less risky purchase? Is the colour rendition as good on the D610?

[@MartinCastein]

The d610 is exactly the same its just fixed the oil spot issue, i hardly had any issue with the oil spots but go for a d610 if you can just in case. the colour rendition is exactly the same as is everything else

[@NITISHVIPIN]

Sir, between Nikon d3s vs d700 vs d600 which produce better image quality straight out of camera.

[@MartinCastein]

Depends what you mean by quality but basically for colour it’s d700 then d600 then d3s for details d600 then either of the others. For iso d3s easily then probably d609 then d700 but not much in it. For dynamic range d60” easily then I’d say d3s then d700 but not much between the last two.

[@NITISHVIPIN]

@@MartinCastein so out of this three dslr , which one do you recommend for wedding photography and if you have any other DSLR suggestion that could be also good

[@MartinCastein]

If you deal with low light a lot then d3s if you deal with harsh light a lot d600 although d3s looks mor “pro” for sure and impressive. D700 would be my last choice. D3s is probably the best. I’d say it’s one of the best cameras for weddings ever made.

[@albertomendoza5142]

The. 610 is. Superior. To. D700. And D750is. The. Master on. 2024 and. My. Nex. Will be. Z-6-2. Superior. Autofocus. Equal. Images as. D750

[@albertomendoza5142]

I. Use. Luminar 4. Is. Faster 🎉 to. Edit.

[@photos4045]

Martin, I have the old lightroom 5 (hard copy install). I never did any kind of presets with my d600, i just load the photos and hope for the best. Should i be concerned? I like making enlargements also. I mostly do hobby stuff.

[@MartinCastein]

I think if you learn to edit properly you can create work that looks how you want it to, but concerned? No. If you are happy with what you produce just carry on 🙂

[@artsmodelstation9396]

Martin, question. Is the D600’s exposure meter tied to its focus point ? When I have exposure set to “matrix” if I just move the focus point my exposure changes ? Is this normal ?

[@MartinCastein]

Do you know what, im not sure, but it could well be as the D600 meter the focus point and while matrix is evaluating the entire scene it would still make sense to give weight to the focus point. So the answer is its very likely but i dont actually know.

[@johnmorgan2677]

great to talk about images and not so much about gear.

[@scottwesterman221]

I’m using a old version of Adobe Lightroom 5 would your presets work ? Also I’m currently getting rid of the Sony A6000 and looking at a full frame. I’m going between the Nikon D600 and the canon 6D

[@MartinCastein]

I know you mentioned what you shoot before can you remind me. I think the presets won’t work with lightroom 5 I will check later.

[@scottwesterman221]

@@MartinCastein currently I shoot everything but I would like to maybe get into portrait and weddings obviously at low cost to start with. You have recommended the D600 in the past and I do like the idea of the dual card slots as well as the sensor too. Thanks for the reply

[@MartinCastein]

I just did a search in comments you said weddings, Id go for the d600 for weddings, thats been my main camera for weddings. The dynamic range, the battery life, the dual card slots (buy from a bricks and mortar store and get uhs-i v30 cards sandisk ones 128gb) Nikon flash works better in low light than canon ( i will fight people that dont agree :D jk) but also you have a range of really nice 1.8g prime lenses which are perfect for weddings. You could do an awful lot with a 28 1.8g and an 85mm 1.8g. Also the On/Off switch is much better on the D600, the focus points light up in the viewfinder (thank me for that when you are shooting in low light) plus in the settings you can turn the top lcd backlight to be permanently on. AND you get programable buttons on the front of the body. Sorry long reply but the D600 is the wedding camera all day long.

[@MartinCastein]

feel free to ask about lenses too if you want

[@scottwesterman221]

@@MartinCastein thanks again for you reply’s which are clearly for of experience with those cameras. I have been a prime shooter on APSC just to try and achieve to shallow depth of field look ! I know zooms are way more versatile and wonder how they look on full frame (f2.8 zooms I mean)

[@tonyb2760]

Have you discontinued offering your presets? The link says product doesn't exist. I would like to view them if available

[@MartinCastein]

Hi there ive updated the links now as I moved them onto my own website now www.martincastein.com/presets

[@albertomendoza5142]

Sensor. 3 Made. By. Sony. I. Have. Her. Sisters d610. D750 FX

[@noureddineelaroussi7680]

Lovi Dovi now, hiring divorce lawyers later!

[@michaelgerhold5659]

The fact that you can get a fullframe camera very well suited for professional work for 399euros including two batteries and the original grip is basically a no brainer. Yeah and und 50k Klicks btw……