@ahbleza very encouraging for video users when he talks about the moire/aliasing. I think that as we have less pixel so less line skipping than in the d800 which result in better moire/aliasing. Perhaps if they had the same system in a 12 to 16 megapixel came we would get gh2 very low level of moire/aliasing.

They don't d600/d7000 have the same pixel pitch at all. The D7000 is a 16 megapixel apsc camera, while the d600 has a 24 megapixel full frame sensor, so about 2.2 more surface area than apsc. The direct equivalent is the d800 sensor with 36 megapixel.

Now perhaps for photo quality those two camera d7000/d600 can be compared to a certain extent in raw (will have to see dxomark for DR). But I can tell you that Nikon has done big big advancement since the d800 compared to any earlier models. They cannot be compared at all in terms of DR, rolling shutter and details. Lets not forget the uncompressed hdmi out, with an Atomos ninja and perhaps a mosaic filter (Will have to see how it does with moire/aliasing in more urban scenery), it could become a beast in terms of full frame camera.

Here's the word from DPReview on the D600:

The D600's UI is all but identical to the DX-format D7000, and It shares the same 39-point AF system. In terms of functionality though, the D600 also has a lot in common with its big brother the D800, particularly when it coms to video specification. Something that we didn't expect on the D600 was the ability to shoot uncompressed video footage via HDMI. This, plus a mic socket for an external microphone, and a headphone jack should make the D600 very appealing to videographers. The only real difference between the implementation of the D600's video mode compared to the D800 is that you can't adjust aperture during movie recording on the new model (unless you use an older manual focus lens with a mechanical aperture ring).

OK, that confirms that the D600 is essentially a full-frame upgrade of the D7000, sharing a similar pixel-pitch, the same inability to alter aperture in Live View, and lacking a real-time histogram. While the D600 does feature broader video functionality, those features are available on the D5100 as well (except for 50/60p video modes). One feature I find highly useful, a fold-out LCD screen, is available only on the D5100. On cameras without a fold-out LCD, you're forced to either mount the camera directly in front of your eyes, or attach a separate video monitor.

In terms of price, the D5100 is available for $550, while the D600 is listed at $2100. Both cameras feature 14-bit RAW stills and comparable dynamic range. What the D5100 lacks are an in-body focus motor, dual SD card slots, HDMI recording, audio monitor jack, auto-focus fine tuning, and custom gamma profiles. If you're looking for a still/video hybrid, can work without these pro features, and don't need a full-frame camera, the D5100 looks like a real bargain. What I'd really like, however, would be a D500 full-frame upgrade...

@that1guyy

Is it limitation of sensor and ASIC used. It is much harder to make 60fps on full frame sensor.

I wonder what the problem is with these manufacturers not putting 1080p 60p? Is there some sort of hardware limitation or they are just lazy? Nikon doesn't even have to worry about a Pro Cinema division so they can go all out, but they don't.

They posted a downloadable video, I still downloading

vimeo.com/49436646

For some odd reason Nikon has issues with metering in live view. For example, the D800 does have a histogram in LV video mode, but exposure meter bars are only available in LV stills mode. Not that I heavily rely on exposure bars in video but why would it be unavailable for video?

Until now, I would give Nikon the price for best promotional video. For now until further test I would not put the d600 out of the competition, as one of the best contender in the latest camera announcement. Even more so if you want the full frame look.

One thing that Nikon is not shy to give us is DR. Until now I have been underwhelmed by the Sony cameras DR. Someone said, pair a d600 with an Atomos Ninja and you get 8 bit 422 recording in prores with peaking/exposure/false color etc. for less than the Sony VG900. And I guess it is far from being a bad idea.

@LPowell

Yep, we had this link in top post.

Want full frame, get VG900, said multiple times.

"At Full HD, you can choose from frame rates of 30, 25, or 24 fps. For 720p, meanwhile, rates of 60, 50, 30, or 25 fps are on offer. Bit rate choices are 24Mbps, or 12 Mbps, and you can shoot in FX- or DX-format at either resolution."

720p only but so much better than the YouTube one.

D600: Chasing the Light is post on vimeo but it doesn't allow to be embedded ...