D600 dust/oil. Everybody is running around with their hair on fire. Is there really an issue?

Yes, there is likely a problem. It is possible or even likely that the sensor contamination comes about internally from other parts within the camera, like oil or tiny specs of plastic shavings or the like.

But it's not like you have a camera that doesn't work. All it takes to fix this problem is to clean your sensor. If you can clean your sensor once, then you can clean it any number times it is required. So what if you have to do it daily? Should not be a big deal.

Many people who come here to complain really make this a huge, issue where it should not be. They often say "I should not have to clean it so often" or "For my money I want something that is not defective" or "I want Nikon to srand behind their product and make a public statement" or "Nikon QC is terrible". You have a problem? You are not alone. Don't panic, be cool and deal with it. Nikon and their retailers will help you sort out the problem with your camera, but not with your attitude.

Yes, write to Nikon about it, but clean your sensor, enjoy using your camera and be done with it.

If you say "having to clean my sensor is stopping me from being able to enjoy my camera", then your problem is not your camera, but your state of mind. Change it and be happy. Nikon cannot help you with that.

Good luck.

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Cheers,
Peter Jonas