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A 'Lowepro Flipside' type model with additional space for the laptop would be ideal!

Thanks Mark. I thought as much but was put off by the ebay seller being 'digitronics' rather than 'Argos ebay'!!

Have you got a link for the Argos one Carl?!

That's what I was told, that the D610 shutter would be fitted to my D600 as 'it fits'. I even got Nikon to send me a letter through the post stating it. It's funny how Nikon seem to have told different (and by that I mean contradictory) stories to some regarding the shutter replacement!

FYI, I just updated on this thread; http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/nikon-d600-service-advisory-28-3-2014.536452/

Well, that was an interesting phone call I just had with the Nikon UK service center. They assure/guarantee me that they are using D610 shutters to replace the faulty D600 ones (there were some who were saying that they wouldn't fit in the D600 body). This is a direct contradiction to what...

Unacceptable, it really is. One presumed that the new shutter would have solved this oil/dust problem but clearly not. Peter, how many shots was that image after the new shutter installation?

One has a Built In Motor and the other doesn't.....?!

Some people are just different and that's the way it is. Simples.

I am still waiting for someone to confirm that cleaning your own sensor within the first two years of a Nikon body ownership invalidates the warranty. That's the reason why many maybe did/could not clean their own sensors. Yes it's a two minute job but the whole process of sending it off...

Could it be the lens?!?! Does the problem remain when you try another lens on if possible?

Alex, may I ask where you purchased the BeFree from please?! Kindest regards, Azi

So was I at first! But I have read of people going above its maximum intended load rating of 1.5kg. The say it isn't ideal for video panning shots, but seeing as I don't 'do' video it doesn't bother me! As they say, the proof is in the pudding and I shall be trying it out shortly (gripped D600...

Andy, have you considered this by any chance: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Manfrotto-MKC3-H01-Compact-Photo-Movie-Kit/dp/B0049SVTXG I picked one up over the weekend and it seems to be excellent for the price.

HDEW cameras may be an option; http://www.hdewcameras.co.uk/nikon-70-200mm-af-s-nikkor-f28g-ed-vr-ii-lens-498-p.asp Although I'm not sure on their status as to selling grey imports, but UK based at least.