Nikon D600 Service Announcement

Hat Tip: Imaging Resource

Some owners of the Nikon D600 complained about about spots appearing in images as a result of contamination occurring on the camera's sensor.  The problem seemed to go beyond the typical dust problem as the issue could not be resolved by the cleaning methods available to camera users.  The issue could only be resolved by sending the camera in for professional cleaning.

Nikon has issued a Service Advisory for the D600.  The company will clean the sensor and replace the shutter and related parts free of charge, even if the warranty has expired.

The Imaging Resource article goes into the subject in much greater detail, including the impact of purchasing a Gray Market camera when it comes to such service programs.


Gray Market goods are actually manufactured by the company in question (Nikon in this case), but are sold or resold in a manner not intended by the manufacturer.  This can cause problems for the end consumer if there is a problem with the item.  The warranty may not be honored, or service may require shipping the item back to the country of origin.