New Nikon D600 camera unveiled

Salam Stores unveiled in Qatar yesterday the new Nikon D600 digital SLR, which has the smallest and lightest body among other Nikon FX-format cameras. Boosted by its advanced performance capabilities, the Nikon D600 digital SLR combines a number of highly effective familiar features of its predecessors while uniting them with a unique optimised set of new features that revel in best in class imaging technology. The launch took place in the presence of Nikon Middle East managing director Takashi Yoshida, regional sales manager Narendra Menon, area manager Rohit Sawhney, Salam Stores managing director Pierre Khoury, marketing manager Allam Fadel al-Asmar, regional manager for Photo and Imaging Division, Mahboob Ali and other officials.“The D600’s durability easily beats its competitor brands,” Yoshida said. Khoury explained that the superior rendering characteristics, image quality and operation of the D600 make it a considerable improvement over other cameras. “While professional photographers use DSLR cameras, the D600 offers a perfect option for amateur photographers as well those who are aspiring to take their craft to the next level. Since the D600 weighs less, it is also an ideal travel accessory. “Professionals who have test-driven the Nikon D600 confirm that apart from being sturdy yet a smaller and lighter model than other FX-format DSLR cameras, the D600 has many notable advanced features. Menon said in a presentation that among the attributes of D600 that are said to stand out is an optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage, a large and clear 3.2-inch LCD monitor with wide-angle viewing and dust and water-resistance. “It offers faster and better performance for rendering, vivid colour reproduction and capturing broader dynamic range. “Additionally, the D600 supports the complete DX Nikkor lens line-up for greater convenience with both still image shooting and movie recording options. “It has 24.3-million effective pixels with high resolution full-HD recording which makes it a great instrument for budding filmmakers as well. “Supporting between ISO 100 and ISO 6400, the D600 makes for great images with very little noise and rich tones. Special noise reduction features help the photographer obtain more crisp and clear outlines in movies recorded in low-light situations.”