BlackRipleyDog

You are most welcome Chris.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Graham … oil on the sensor, from a defective shutter aside, that sounds like a lotta money for the D600. As someone has indicated at the end of this thread - he bought his for $380. Conversion from £525 to USD makes that $866. For a couple hundred more, here, you could buy a new D750. And, currently - you should be able to find a D610 for $850 or even less!!! Personally, I'd look around for a better deal ….

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

ChrisRL

In the USA, just email Nikon USA with the serial number of the camera body and they will either tell you the shutter's been replaced, or where to send it in to be replaced.
At least that's been my experience. Others might have had a different one.

Current eBay prices for used D600 are knocking around the $600 / 470 quid mark.

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

Current exchange rate is 1.27 making 535 pounds = 667 dollars. That is a good deal if it does have a replaced shutter.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Is that all, now, Rich? … My Goodness!!! … Last time, I worked it out - it was 1.65% … amazing, that!!!!

Yes, you're right, then … it's an okay deal - IF the shutter was replaced!!!! … If not - NO WAY!!!!

billbarcus Loc: IPNW

siamesecatmanuk, grab it fast man, you won't regret that move and you'll love that camera. I just picked up a used D610 with only 1,129 clicks on it and really love that camera with my Nikkor lenses. And, you can shoot DX mode with it too. Have fun.

siamesecatmanuk Loc: Leicestershire UK

Would you care to elaborate that no ?
Graham

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Graham - if you hit "Quote Reply" before you answer - a portion of the letter to which you are responding - gets carried up to the beginning of your response. This way, we can readily see - to whom you're addressing

billbarcus Loc: IPNW

... Because this camera does much more than I need. I shoot everything from birds to landscapes and am very, very picky about the IQ of my photos - if they are not beyond sharp I hit the delete button. As a former photo-journalist I know that IQ sells, and people salivate over such images.

For the money the D610 is a steal, even new. It's advertised as an entry-level pro camera, but that is a misnomer and not necessarily true. If you are blessed with a fat bank roll and shallow pockets then go out and get an 810 or an 850 ... but you don't need to do that, IMHO.

While the newer digitals are mini space-age computers, always remember that it's the glass one puts in front of the camera that makes the magic. Stick a $13,000 f2.8 on an old cardboard Brownie ... and, see what you get. You'd be amazed.

Without going into all the tech specs and capabilities for this camera, I hope I've been specific enough for
your question.

However, not knowing the history of that particular camera you are contemplating purchasing, or the reason(s) the party is getting rid of it is an unknown to me; guess the only way to find out it to buy it and give it a whirl.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Bill - some of the Nikon D600s had a problem with oil on the sensor, caused by a defective shutter ... which is why Nikon promptly produced the D610 - so folks would know that particular problem had been resolved on the Update. It's not a problem, really, as Nikon has vowed to replace that defective shutter, on ALL D600s - whether bought new or used. But, you still have to ship it to them at YOUR cost, and be w/o the camera for 2-3 weeks. So, if the shutter hasn't been replaced by Nikon, then you're looking at a couple of headaches, when you buy a used D600 - particularly, if the seller can't provide documentation showing the defective shutter's been replaced. Better to look around for a deal on a D610 !!!!

billbarcus Loc: IPNW

Chris, thanks and yes, I'm aware of the 600 oil/sensor issue. Was only going on what 'catman' related about the seller having sent the camera back to Nikon for the correction. Well, a man always sells a horse for a reason and that reason he will usually keep secret. Horse buyers beware ... I'm living proof - early retirement and partially disabled.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Bill - Graham (SiameseCatManuk) - I assume that means he named his Siamese cat - "Manuk" - shown in the picture, with him - (or, it could mean - as you indicated - he considers himself a Siamese Cat Man - in the UK, of course) - related the seller indicated the camera had been returned to Nikon for a free shutter replacement, but, that he did not have proof. Others have said he should GET that proof before making the purchase. Sorry about you being disabled ... did it happen when a horse you'd just bought, threw you?

billbarcus Loc: IPNW

Yes, however more than one horse - five to be exact. I never learned when it came to horses (or women for that matter). My saddle is retired too and now rests on the banister railing where it belongs collecting dust. Maybe I'll post a picture of it. Photography for me has proven to be a safer past-time.

I do hope 'catman' will find a good camera as I do believe he is a sincere man. And catman, if you're reading, perhaps you might find a super deal on a 610 if you're considering the 600 series. Just say'n.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

I guess you're one of those who always followed the motto - "When a horse throws you, get right back on it. again" … huh, Bill? … Yes, I'd like to see a photo of that saddle you've thrown up on the banister railing.

I second that opinion - that Graham should find himself a good deal on a D610, instead of buying that used D600 - that fella's trying to get rid of (for more money, than it's worth - I might add - IMHO.)

Stay well, Bill ...