DSLR camera nikon d610 body. Nikon D610 - full frame for everyone. Using DX Lenses

and kit lens
Nikon 24-85mm f / 3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S Zoom-Nikkor

Recently the following post appeared on the forum: “Regarding the D7000 - this camera is equipped with a rotten autofocus module (the same was installed in the D600-610), it has crooked operating algorithms and therefore often smears where the D300-D700 works perfectly. The D7100-7200 has a module from the D300-700 installed, but I don't know what kind of algorithm it has. I have not personally checked ".

To be honest, this statement strained me. The D610 was in our laboratory, the test we carried out, it seems, in April last year. But the article never appeared (you can always find a hundred reasons to postpone unfinished work). So we didn’t process the autofocus test, we didn’t view shooting for the "gallery" (it gives a good tip - how accurately the AF works), but from my experience with the camera, I have no residue from the "crooked" autofocus.

And even before that, several letters with the following subject were drawn in the PM: "Why was there no review of the Nikon D610 when you had the camera in your hands?" Indeed, the D610 appeared in the article "". In short, the stars came together and ordered to take the test materials and finish the hanging work. After all, entry-level full-frame DSLRs are not such a frequent occurrence to be neglected. So, let's get acquainted: Nikon D610, the heroine of our test:

Main characteristics
Housing, protection	Weather-sealed, magnesium alloy. Working temperature: 0 - 40 ° C. Working humidity - up to 85%.
Lens	Interchangeable lens, Nikon F mount.
Matrix	CMOS sensor 24.3 Mp, Full Frame (35.9 × 24.0 mm; focal length conversion factor - 1.0).
Light sensitivity	ISO 100 - 6400, in extended mode - ISO 50 - 25 600.
Focus control	Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 TTL Phase Module. 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type). Range is -1 to +19 EV.
Exposure control	TTL metering with 2,016 pixel RGB sensor.
Screen	3.2 inches RGB, 921,600 dots (640 × 480 × 3), Fixed, 170 ° FOV, Frame Coverage ≈100%.
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism), frame coverage FX: ≈100% (horizontal and vertical), magnification ≈0.7.
Image stabilization	in the cell - no
Shooting modes	Auto, auto without flash, PASM. Creative mode with overlay filters. Two user modes.
Burst shooting	Up to 6 frames per second. Drive modes: single frame, continuous low speed, continuous high speed, quiet shutter, quiet continuous shutter, self-timer, remote control, mirror up.
Gate	Mechanical with electronic control and vertical travel of the curtains: 30 - 1/4000 s, X-sync - 1/200 s.
File format	JPEG (Exif 2.30), RAW (NEF, 12 & 14 bit), RAW + JPEG
Video	Maximum resolution Full HD 1920 × 1080 30p in MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 (MOV) format.
Memory	2 slots: SDHC, SDXC memory cards, compatible with SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I.
Source of power	Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL15 (Approx. 900 shots, CIPA standard).
Dimensions, weight	111 x 113 x 82 mm; 850g (including weight of battery and memory card)
additional characteristics
Hot shoe	Yes, ISO 518 standard with sync contact.
Built-in flash	Yes, guide number ≈12 (ISO 100)
Autofocus illuminator	there is
Bracketing	By exposure, by flash, by white balance, by “Active D-Lighting” function (reduces loss of details in highlights and shadows).
Connectors	USB 2.0, Mini-HDMI (type D), audio in and audio out (stereo, 3.5 mm minijack).
Wi-Fi / USB / GPS	option / USB 2.0 / option
Self-timer	2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 s.
Shooting formats	Shooting formats Basic - 3: 2 (6016 × 4016). DX format photos captured with Movie Live View - 16: 9 (3936 × 2224).
Peculiarities	Expeed processor 3. Possibility of installing the battery pack (handle) MB-D14. BriteView VIII type B matte focusing screen with AF-area focusing brackets (framing grid can be displayed). Exposure compensation ranges from -5 to +5 EV.

Of course, the Nikon D610 is an entry-level full-frame DSLR, and in many ways it matches the entry-level. Here are the shutter capabilities, a relatively weak processor, and relatively modest video capabilities. And, of course, a relatively weak AF module - Nikon Multi-CAM 4800FX (almost the same, Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX, installed in Nikon 5000 series crop DSLRs). But to call it "a filthy module with crooked algorithms" is rude overkill. Let me remind you, according to our tests, the autofocus rating:

• Nikon D7200 - 8.7 points.
• Nikon D7100 - 7.1 points.
• Nikon D5500 - 6.3 points.

Of course, the Multi-CAM 4800DX does not perform as efficiently as the Advanced Multi-Cam 3500 and Advanced Multi-Cam 3500 II. But all the same it is not "crap", let's be at least a little objective. By the way, let's see what rating the Nikon D610 gets in the autofocus test. I do not think that everything is determined by the AF module and only by it. We'll see a little later, but for now let's take a look at the camera.

Construction, design, management

Externally Nikon D610 represents "Nikon's classic" with two control discs. Of course, it can be compared with the "big sister" of the D810 and find noticeable differences despite the general similarity. "Non-professional" dial for the selection of shooting modes - like the "crop models". Lack of connectors for synchronizing the flash system. But do not forget that the D610 is the entry-level full-frame DSLR, it should not be judged by professional standards (the highly advanced D810 costs exactly twice as much as the heroine of our test).

	Externally Nikon D610 represents "Nikon's classic" with two control discs. On the front panel to the left of the lens, we see: Autofocus illuminator. Aperture repeater (preview button). Programmable Fn button.
	Here you can clearly see: the profile of the grip, the sub-command dial and the surroundings of the shutter release button with three positions: the camera is off, the camera is on, the backlight of the upper LCD panel.
	A full-frame DSLR cannot have less than two slots for memory cards. Moreover, the price of this option is low. But in general, the camera's controls are not oversaturated: on a large body, they seem medium-sized. At the same time, you will notice that some of the controls are assembled into blocks.
	We see the first such block to the right of the screen - a 4-way joystick (multi selector) surrounded by an AF area lock ring. Slightly below: the Live View button, surrounded by the "Photo - Video" toggle ring. Below them is the Info button, which controls the display of information on the screen.
	To the left of the screen we see the Menu button and below it - four buttons for dual and triple use: First: Picture Contril in shooting mode and "Processing" in viewing mode. The second (triple-purpose): if the camera is ready to issue a hint (the “?” Icon is lit on the screen), pressing this button calls a hint. In shooting mode, this button sets the white balance, in playback mode - protects the frame from accidental deletion. Third: in shooting mode, it sets the quality of images; in playback mode, it enlarges the frame. Fourth (triple-use): in shooting mode, sets the quality to ISO, in playback mode, reduces the enlarged frame or goes to thumbnails.
	A complex cover system is organized for the connectors. At the top, it covers the audio input and output (both stereo, 3.5 mm mini-jack). In the middle section there are mini-USB and mini-HDMI (type D). In the lower section there is a connector for (GPS GP-1, Nikon MC-DC2 Remote Cord and others).
	And finally, to the right of the lens, we see: Flash ejection button, which, in combination, adjusts the flash output. Below is the bracketing settings button. Next is the lens release button. Below is a switch for manual and automatic focusing. In the center of the switch is the AF mode selection button.
	In general, a classic is a classic. The top panel does not show anything surprising to us, but the few buttons are understandable and provide the necessary set: exposure compensation, metering mode and video activation. And also - a built-in flash, which is not so common in full-format DSLRs. But here Nikon went to meet the "middle class" of photographers who sometimes want to highlight something, but are not always ready to carry a big flash with them.
	The mode dials in the D610 are also quite traditional. The top dial allows you to select Auto, No Flash Auto, SCENE (Scene), PASM, and two custom modes. Hidden under the upper dial is the lower one - the choice of the "drive" mode, which offers: single-frame shooting, continuous low-speed, continuous high-speed, single-frame "quiet shutter" continuous shooting "quiet shutter", self-timer, remote control, mirror up.
	The bottom panel traditionally shows us the profile of the grip (perhaps the most important thing), the battery compartment and the connector for the battery grip (under the rubber cap).

After an external examination, the following conclusion suggests itself that the D610 is a hybrid of a classic full-frame SLR (for example, Nikon D810) and a classic "cropped" one (for example, D7100). The result is a functionally developed camera with two control dials, an upper LCD panel, and several programmable buttons.

But at the same time - with the "amateur" mode dial. And the camera shutter has completely become "unprofessional" - at the level of entry-level DSLRs. And the processor is relatively weak (but remember that the D610 entered the market two years ago). Now we will not draw conclusions as to how the processor brand will affect the quality of the images, it is better to find out in the tests. On the whole, given the reasonable price, the D610's capabilities seem very attractive. Although, let's take a look at the menu now to get a complete picture of the camera's functionality:

Now, after examining the menu, you can see that the functionality of the D610 is noticeably curtailed compared to, say, the D810. For example, she retained the AF tracking settings, but there is no way to combine AF points into groups. Overall, the D610's settings are advanced but not professional. Which, in fact, was expected. The D610 is a camera for the enthusiast, advanced hobbyist, but not the professional.

Nikon D610 and competitors
	Canon EOS 5D Mark II	Canon EOS 6D	Nikon D610	Nikon D750	Sony alpha SLT-A99	Sony alpha 7R
Matrix	21 MP Full Frame CMOS	20 MP Full Frame CMOS	24 MP Full Frame CMOS	24 MP Full Frame CMOS	24 MP Full Frame CMOS	36 MP Full Frame CMOS
Autofocus	49 points 6 add.	11 points 1 cross	39 points 9 cross	51 points 15 cross	19 points 11 cross	25 points hybrid
Exposure metering	35 RGB zones	63 RGB zones	2016 pix. RGB	191,000 px RGB	1200 RGB zones	1200 RGB zones
Sensitivity	100 - 6400 100 - 25 600 *	100 - 25 600 50 - 102 600 *	100 - 6400 50 - 25 600 *	64 - 12 800 32 - 51 200 *	100 - 25 600	100 - 25 600
LCD screen	3.0 ″ RGB 920 000 fix.	3.0 ″ RGB 1 040 000 fix.	3.2 ″ RGB 920 000 fix.	3.2 ″ RGBW 1 229 000 folding	3.2 ″ RGB 1 040 000 folding, swivel	3.0 ″ RGB 920 000 folding, touch
Viewfinder	≈98%, ≈0.71x	≈97%, ≈0.71x	≈100%, ≈0.7x	≈100%, ≈0.7x	OLED 2,359,000, ≈100%, ≈0.7x	TFT 2,359,000, ≈100%, ≈0.7x
Gate	fur. 30-1 / 8000 X-sync 1/200 s	fur. 30-1 / 4000 X-sync 1/180 s	fur. 30-1 / 4000 X-sync 1/200 s	fur. 60-1 / 4000 X-sync 1/200 s	fur. 30-1 / 8000 X-sync 1/250 s	fur. 30-1 / 8000 X-sync 1/160 s
Built-in flash	No	No	yes, ved. number 12	yes, ved. number 12	No	No
Stabilizer	No	No	No	No	matrix	No
Burst shooting	≈3.9 fps	≈4.5 fps	≈6 fps	≈6.5 fps	≈6 fps	≈4 fps
Wi-Fi / USB / GPS	option USB 2.0 No	built-in USB 2.0 built-in	option USB 2.0 option	built-in USB 2.0 option	No USB 2.0 No **	built-in USB 2.0 No
Video	1920 × 1080 30p	1920 × 1080 30p	1920 × 1080 30p	1920 × 1080 60p	3840 × 2160 60p	1920 × 1080 60p
Battery reserve	850 frames	1090 frames	900 frames	1230 shots	450 frames	350 frames
Dimensions, weight	152 × 114 × 75 810 g	145 × 111 × 71 775 g	145 × 111 × 82 850 g	141 × 113 × 78 840 g	147 × 111 × 78 733 g	127 × 94 × 48 465 g
Estimated price	T-2638137	T-8458236	T-10533681	T-11037120	T-8455665	T-10542306

* Extended ISO range.

** The built-in GPS module is not available in the Russian version of the camera.

The "Competitors" table contains models of approximately the same class as the tested model. About the same price range. Of course, the higher the price, the greater the range of prices in the group. The situation that a person will think: "Buy a relatively inexpensive D610 for 83 thousand or a relatively advanced D750 for 110 thousand?" - quite likely.

In the table, we can see that Nikon full-frame DSLRs compare favorably with the competition with the presence of a built-in flash. And in general, despite its age, the D610 looks very decent, three years is not a time for a full-frame DSLR. The same Canon 5D Mark II was released already in 2008. And although it does not appear in the current Canon lineup, this camera continues to be sold, bought, and in general is considered a very decent full-frame DSLR.

Image quality - resolution and noise

As usual, in the “noise - resolution” section, we immediately display the final scores, and then show, in comparison with the results of other cameras, how high or, conversely, low these scores are. And, of course, the main object of comparison for the Nikon D610 will be the main competitor of this camera - the budget full-frame DSLR Canon EOS 6D (who would have thought, let's say, in the year 2005, that such a phrase “budget full-frame DSLR” would ever be born) ...

Nikon D610, RAW	Nikon D610, JPG

If you read ours, it will immediately become clear to you that the quality of the Nikon D610 images is high. And by the standards of our section "Digital Photo" - very high, because we mainly focus on the interests of amateur photographers, not professionals. The telltale signs of high quality are that the resolution curves are quite high on the graphs, and the noise lines are quite low. As a result, the distance between the lines of resolution and noise is significant, even at ISO 12800 the lines do not close. The distance between the lines can be considered an indirect indicator of quality.For clarity, we denote on the graphs the distance in a light scene at ISO 800 (Q L, 800) and the distance in a dark scene at ISO 3200 (Q D, 3200).

These are the big picture and general words. Now let's move on to private estimates:

Nikon D610 24 MP, Full Frame sensor Light Dark Avr R 18,67 17,48 18,07 R R 0,77 0,72 0,75 N 1,60 3,40 2,50 RN 11,66 5,15 7,23

Canon EOS 6D 20 MP, Full Frame sensor Light Dark Avr R 15,50 14,41 14,95 R R 0,77 0,72 0,75 N 1,55 2,49 2,02 RN 10,02 5,78 7,40

The 24-megapixel Nikon D610 outperforms the 20-megapixel Canon 6D in resolution. In the ISO 100 - 6400 range, both cameras retain about 75 percent of the pixels detectable, and the Nikon D610 keeps the resolution in the bright scene at 18.67 megapixels, and the Canon 6D at 15.50.

But the Canon 6D is slightly less noisy. Her noise rating in a light scene is 1.55 points, and in a dark scene - 2.49 points. Whereas Nikon D610 scores 1.6 points in a light scene and 3.40 in a dark scene (noise rises to almost 3.5 points).

The final ratings of the two cameras are almost the same: 7.23 for the Nikon D610 and 7.4 for the Canon 6D. Given that our calculations and measurements are not perfect, we can assume that this is one level of quality. Although, we repeat, Nikon D610 picks it up due to the higher resolution, and Canon 6D - due to lower noise.

Let's see if our grades find visual confirmation.

	Nikon D610 RAW, noise filter off. light scene R = 20.14 - N = 1.40 - RN = 14.40	Canon EOS 6D RAW, noise filter off. light scene R = 16.50 - N = 1.37 - RN = 12.06
ISO 100
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
ISO 6400
ISO 12 800

If it weren't for the characteristic coloration (Canon's warmer tones), one might confuse which photo was taken with a Canon EOS 6D and which one was taken with a Nikon D610. The noise level of two competing DSLRs is very close - about 1.4 points. At least in this series (RAW, light scene, noise filter off), no differences are visible in the noise picture. Let's see if they show up in a darkened scene?

	Nikon D610 RAW, noise filter off. dark scene R = 19.06 - N = 2.89 - RN = 6.60	Canon EOS 6D RAW, noise filter off. dark scene R = 15.96 - N = 2.06 - RN = 7.74
ISO 100
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
ISO 6400
ISO 12 800

In a darkened scene, the Canon 6D's advantage is still felt. The noise level in the ISO 100 - 6400 range was rated by our program at 2.06 points, and the noise level of the Nikon D610 at 2.89 points. This is a noticeable difference, noticeable even to the eye. And, most likely, Nikon loses out because of the higher resolution (smaller pixel area).

Now let's see how the noise from the two cameras cope with noise, first in a light scene.

	Nikon D610 JPG, noise filter incl. light scene R = 17.20 - N = 1.81 - RN = 9.53	Canon EOS 6D JPG, noise filter incl. light scene R = 14.50 - N = 1.73 - RN = 8.40
ISO 100
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
ISO 6400
ISO 12 800

According to estimates, we saw that here (in a bright scene, JPG, noise filter is on) the Nikon D610 is slightly outperformed by Canon in terms of noise level - the Nikon noise level is 1.81 versus Canon's 1.73. If the discrepancy between the ratings seemed to you less than the samples show, keep in mind that the rating is calculated for the ISO range 100 - 6400, and we observe the greatest visual differences at ISO 12 800. Here, in a bright scene, due to the resolution, the Nikon D610 even scored more high rating... But the situation may change in a darkened scene, where Nikon's noise level will be much higher than in light.

	Nikon D610 JPG, noise filter incl. dark scene R = 15.89 - N = 3.90 - RN = 4.07	Canon EOS 6D JPG, noise filter incl. dark scene R = 12.85 - N = 2.92 - RN = 4.40
ISO 100
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
ISO 6400
ISO 12 800

Yes, the situation has changed. The noise of the Nikon D6100 - already visible to the eye - is much higher than that of the Canon EOS 6D. In Nikon D610 they reach almost 4 points, here D610 "outstrips" its direct competitor by almost 1 point. This is affected by the really lower noise of the Canon EOS 6D, and the poor quality of the noise reduction of the Nikon D610.

The fact that the Nikon D610 loses out in noise led to a lower resolution-to-noise rating of the heroine of our test than the Canon 6D (although the resolution is higher). At the end of this test, we bring to your attention fragments of the test bench, photographed under different conditions:

Nikon D610 noise test fragments of pictures of the test bench
RAW filter off light scene	Jpg filter incl. light scene	RAW filter off dark scene	Jpg filter incl. dark scene
Clicking on each fragment will open a window where it will be presented in 6 versions: top row - ISO 100 - 800 - 1600 bottom row - ISO 3200 - 6400 - 12,800

So, the main thing that we found in this test is that the Nikon D610's noise level is much lower than that of any part-frame DSLR. The resolution of the camera is quite high - in the range of ISO 100 - 6400 the camera retains about 80% of the distinguishable pixels in a bright scene, and about 73% in a dark one (this is a high percentage).

But in comparison with the closest competitor - Canon EOS 6D - the achievements of Nikon D610 no longer seem to be brilliant, Nikon loses in noise. Most likely, if we continue the comparison - compare “budget” full-frame cameras with more advanced ones, it turns out that they are significantly inferior to advanced ones in terms of noise level. In about a month, a Canon EOS 5D Mark III will be in our laboratory - let's see how correct this prediction will be.

Optics - Nikon 24-85mm f / 3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S Zoom-Nikkor

Bayonet	Nikon F
Format	Nikon FX ( full frame)
detailed information
Lens type	variable focal length
Focal length	24-85mm (24-85mm 35mm equivalent)
Closest focusing distance	0.38 m from focal plane
Diaphragm	f / 3.5 - f / 4.5 - maximum f / 22 - f / 29 - minimum
Stabilizer	there is
Focus type	internal
Thread diameter	72 mm
Dimensions, weight	∅78 × 82 mm, 465 g
Peculiarities	Stabilizer efficiency more than 4 EV stops The lens mount is sealed. Silent ultrasonic motor (SWM).
Price	T-8368897

It is this lens that together with the Nikon D610 forms a ready-made kit - a "kit". In terms of a full frame, the price of the lens is not high. By Full Frame standards, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24–85 mm F / 3.5–4.5 G ED VR is a standard workhorse. And almost certainly she has strong and weaknesses... Let's take a look at them.

FR = EGF = 24 mm

At short focus, we see a noticeable "vertical barrel". The vertical distortion is very high (−3.79), the horizontal one is noticeably less (−1.54). For landscapes and architectural photography, this is not so bad, but it is better not to shoot portraits at the minimum "focus", the distortions of the skull of the person being portrayed will be serious (or vice versa - comic). True, Nikon D610 can correct distortion automatically (when choosing the appropriate option in the menu), and even when developing RAW, this procedure does not take much time.

Permission		Chromatic aberration
Center of the frame	Frame edge	Center of the frame	Frame edge
In all screenshots: top row: f / 3.5 - f / 5.6 - f / 9.0, bottom row: f / 11 - f / 14 - f / 22

But the resolution at the "minimum focus" remains at the "high" and "very high" mark even at the widest aperture. And even on the narrowest one it goes down to only 0.6 lines per pixel. Resolution at the edge of the frame lags only slightly behind resolution in the center.

But a pretty good picture here is spoiled by very noticeable chromatic aberrations. At the edge of the frame, they sometimes go off scale (rise above 20%), and even in the center at wide apertures they are kept at the level of 5-7 percent.

FR = EGF = 50 mm

At the “middle focus” we expected the distortion to decrease. Still, this is a "portrait" focal length, where geometric distortion is undesirable. But it turned out that here the negative distortion (barrel) managed to turn into positive (pillow). Moreover, it is also very noticeable: 2.97 vertically and 1.38 horizontally.

We have already said that distortion is not a terrible evil (it is relatively easy to “cure”). But for a focal length of 50 mm, it is too strong for the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24–85 mm.

Permission		Chromatic aberration
Center of the frame	Frame edge	Center of the frame	Frame edge
In all screenshots: top row: f / 4.2 - f / 6.3 - f / 8.0, bottom row: f / 13 - f / 20 - f / 29

At the same time, the resolution remains high - it drops to 0.6 lines per pixel only at f / 20 aperture. And the "chromatics" remains noticeable only at wide apertures, and then, as the diaphragm closes, it slowly decreases to 2 percent. In this case, the intensity (brightness) of blue aberrations in the center of the frame becomes higher than at the edge (a unique case).

And here (at the “middle focus”) we are faced with another “byaka” - at the widest aperture the picture noticeably loses contrast even in the center of the frame.

FR = EGF = 85 mm

And finally, at the "long focus" we also see "pillow" and high resolution. The "pillow" is again strongly extended vertically (Dver = 3.09) and slightly horizontally (Dhor = 1.36). And the resolution drops below 0.6 lines per pixel only at f / 22 and narrower.

Permission		Chromatic aberration
Center of the frame	Frame edge	Center of the frame	Frame edge
In all screenshots: top row: f / 4.5 - f / 7.1 - f / 11.0, bottom row: f / 14 - f / 22 - f / 29

Chromatic aberration is noticeable here at a wide aperture at the edge of the frame. At medium and narrow apertures, they become barely noticeable, and at the edge of the frame and in the center of the order of 2-4 percent.

And, unfortunately, the loss of contrast at the widest aperture is also noticeable here.

Stabilizer

Everything turned out to be simple and predictable here. The manufacturer has promised efficiency in excess of 4 EV steps. And we got about 4.12EV in our test.

Now you can expand the pros and cons " workhorse»Nikkor 24–85 mm f / 3.5–4.5 shelves. Let's start with the pros:

• The lens has a very high resolution, which will not "kill" the capabilities of the camera.
• We know the lens mount will keep moisture out of the camera.
• The gimbal efficiency is high - over 4 EV stops.
• The lens is relatively inexpensive (relative to the cost of the full-frame DSLRs for which it is designed).

And now the cons:

• The lens does not suffer from perfect geometry. For those who shoot in JPG, quite often it will be necessary to enable the "Automatic distortion control" option. For those who shoot in RAW, quite often it will be necessary to correct the distortion during the "development".
• Chromatic aberrations at the short "focus" are high. Acceptably noticeable at medium and long "focus".
• At medium and long "focus" at the maximum open aperture, the contrast of the frame drops noticeably.
• And one more minus “came” from a later test - video filming. In the tracking mode (autofocus adjustment), the optics creak slightly and spoils the soundtrack.

So, our "workhorse" really has its pros and cons. In general, they are balanced just opposite 20 thousand rubles. The Nikkor 24–85 mm F / 3.5–4.5 is a good kit for an entry-level full-frame DSLR.

Nikon D610 features

Autofocus

Now is the time to remember the beginning of the article - how one of the forum visitors did not like the Nikon D610 autofocus. At the beginning of the article, we did not have any arguments to confirm or refute the opinion that autofocus is “dirty”. Now it is. Despite the imperfection of the methodology, it provides data on which to rely. And the results of this test (accuracy in points), as a rule, directly correlate with the number of valid (focused) shots that accumulate during the preparation of the Gallery.

Let's see how good or bad the D610's phase detection autofocus is. In terms of speed, it is about the same as the autofocus of the D5500 - it corresponds to the mark of an "entry-level DSLR". And this is understandable - everything is determined by the capabilities of the Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 module, which works in both cameras.

In terms of phase-detection autofocus accuracy, our tests showed the D610 to be more accurate than the D5500. This is most easily explained by the capabilities of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24–85 mm F / 3.5–4.5 G ED VR lens. It can also be assumed that the phase module data undergoes additional processing before being converted into commands for the focusing drive. Here you can guess and guess for a long time, but you still have to admit that the autofocus efficiency of the D610 is on par with cameras such as the Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-3. It's not the highest class, but it doesn't "suck" either.

Next, let's move on to contrast AF. Its accuracy is quite high, even at -2EV low illumination, the autofocus is gaining 250 points out of 300 possible. And the speed is in the middle between the speed of Nikon D5500 and Nikon D7200. Again, this is not the upper class, but it is not something terrible either. The Nikon D610 is an entry-level DSLR equipped with a full-frame sensor. This is its main feature. And the rest of the characteristics - yes, they correspond to the initial level or slightly exceed them.

And finally, according to the data "accuracy" and "speed" (elapsed time), we determine the effectiveness of autofocus. The phase AF of the Nikon D610 is on par with the AF of the Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-3. Contrast autofocus is almost at the same level as the AF Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-3.

Let's state the main conclusion: Nikon D610's autofocus, of course, does not correspond to the professional level. It is at the "advanced DSLR" mark, but falls short of the "highly advanced DSLR" mark (like the Nikon D7200). For those who think this is a lame level - for heaven's sake, stick with your opinion. But a lot of people all over the world shoot simply with advanced DSLRs and do not share your position. You have to understand that you have to pay for every detail, and if the Nikon D610 were equipped with an expensive autofocus, it would no longer be a budget full-frame DSLR.

Burst speed

The Nikon D610 specification indicates a burst speed of up to 6 frames per second. Unfortunately, we did not see such speed; The maximum in our test showed the high-speed mode when shooting RAW - 5.25 fps. We always stipulate the rules of the game that the shooting is carried out at the highest possible quality. So if Nikon D610 develops a speed above 5.25 fps in any mode, then this is a "weakened" quality or resolution. For example, 12-bit RAW or DX frame format.

Recall that Nikon DSLRs shoot in bursts of hundreds of frames. You can install less than a hundred series, this will have little effect. When shooting JPG, the camera snaps off a hundred frames evenly and is ready to snap off another hundred literally in a second (just let go and press the start button again). When shooting RAW and RAW + JPG, we observe a fast burst (until the memory buffer is full), and then a slow one (after the memory buffer is full). In Low speed mode, the slow burst speed is about 1 fps less than the fast burst speed.

In high-speed mode (High), the maximum quality JPG is shot at a speed of close to 5 fps. When shooting RAW and RAW + JPG, we see more high speed, more than 5 fps. The buffer can hold 16 frames, and after filling it, the speed drops to about 2 fps.

And another mode that the Nikon D610 can boast of is quiet shooting. Here, of course, the emphasis is on the minimum volume, and not maximum speed... The camera shoots RAW and RAW + JPG a little faster than JPG, but a large number of frames is placed in the buffer - more than 30. Most likely, at such a shooting speed, the buffer manages to partially free up until it is full and therefore holds so many frames in a fast burst.

Overall, the Nikon D610 delivers not outstanding but very good burst performance. And the speed is pretty high, and quite a few frames are placed in the buffer.

We measured continuous shooting speed with a Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24–85 mm F / 3.5–4.5 G ED VR lens and a 16 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I memory card (write speed up to 95 MB / s). The shutter speed in this test is set at 1/500 of a second.

Video

If you can still twist your nose about the autofocus operation in photo mode, then in video mode it is useless to twist. Autofocus works very well. From the accumulated plots, we specially chose one, and which not every camera would cope with. Here, the auto focus is actively interfered with by the glass of the shop windows, where the objects of the shooting are located. However, see for yourself:

Considering that the shooting was carried out in an ordinary room, quite bright, opposite the window, but without additional illumination, the picture turned out to be very good, almost wonderful. It is interesting to watch the autofocus work, how it gets "lost" from time to time, it gets in the way of the window glass and reflections of external objects. But the "lost" autofocus can be helped - if you half-press the shutter button, the AF switches to continuous mode and quite quickly understands the picture, cuts out false "targets". True, the soundtrack slightly deteriorates from the focus adjustment, the lens AF creaks. But this is not a stone in the direction of the camera, but in the direction of the kit lens (we have already noted this shortcoming of it).

Shooting at high sensitivity (ISO 25,600)

For high sensitivity we do not calculate the noise level. In principle, this is possible, but there is no particular sense in this. So far, we have created a universal method for estimating the noise level for the ISO 100 - 6400 range. For some cameras this range is working, for some it is “almost working”. And what lies outside of it is, let's say, a photographic exotic.

	Nikon D610	Canon EOS 6D
ISO 25 600 RAW filter noise off bright scene
ISO 25 600 Jpg filter noise incl. bright scene
ISO 25 600 RAW filter noise off dark scene
ISO 25 600 Jpg filter noise incl. dark scene

Exotic Nikon D610 shows us that in bright scenes you can count on real shots. There are two important points here:

• A "light scene" is essentially a short shutter speed. That is, a situation where we want to capture a dynamic frame in low light conditions. If the frame is not dynamic, it is better to increase the shutter speed and decrease the ISO.
• If we find ourselves in such a situation, we will have to shoot in RAW, and then “conjure” for a while in order to stretch the frame in the photo editor. The shots that the Nikon D610 captures at ISO 25,600 are not hopeless, they can be fine-tuned. Not every crop DSLR will give this quality at ISO 12 800.

Outcomes

Nikon D610 is a rare case when it is difficult to single out individual pros and cons. The biggest plus is the full-frame sensor. But this is a really big, very big plus. And when you start to fish out the downsides, you bump into the wall: "If you take the Nikon D610 to a higher level, it will no longer be an inexpensive full-frame DSLR." It turns out that the Nikon D610 is the perfect camera for its niche. Or nearly perfect. So we will merge the results into one list:

• The Nikon D610 is a very successful entry-level full-frame DSLR. In terms of noise and noise reduction quality, it loses to its closest competitor Canon EOS 6D, but it has a built-in flash (far from being a superfluous tool that can give a little illumination and, accordingly, go to a lower ISO level).
• Nikon D610 is not a new camera. But it belongs to a class where new items rarely appear at all. And its characteristics are such that it is difficult for them to become outdated. Unless video today is "supposed" to be shot in Full HD 60p resolution. But this is a separate conversation - I'm not sure that 60 frames of progressive scan are really necessary even for those who are professionally engaged in video filming. Is that some special kind of it - shooting sports competitions, in general, shooting something very fast.
• Many of the Nikon D610's specs are on the level of a "slightly advanced DSLR" - shutter and autofocus capabilities. But we have already emphasized that Nikon was striving to make an inexpensive full-frame DSLR. And this task has been brilliantly solved. The Nikon D610 delivers excellent stills and movies, and has all the benefits of a non-professional full-frame camera. And professional full-frame is a completely different price category.

Who is the Nikon D610 made for? For everyone who wants to try full frame and not be disappointed. There is nothing about this camera that can be very disappointing. And on the contrary, there are a lot of things that can charm.

Gallery

Another topic raised on the forum concerns the collection of photos for the Gallery. Once again, I apologize to the inhabitants of the forum for the fact that, with very rare exceptions, do not enter into discussions. And I can explain it simply: there is not enough time. But I carefully look through the forum posts, and if I find something sensible, useful, I try to find a use for it.

As far as I remember, over the past year, two wishes were expressed: to include a night landscape (in particular, a view of the night sky) in the selection, and just some photos taken on the street. There was also expressed bewilderment: why are there so many children's portraits in the gallery?

I will try to answer briefly. For about 15 years I have been hearing different opinions about which photos are best for the Gallery. This was especially vigorously discussed when paper photozines were not yet extinct. Now, as far as I know, only Foto & Video is left on the windows - but this is a unique magazine, partly because Vladimir Neskoromny and his team are doing the impossible, something like a perpetual motion machine. At what cost - I'm even afraid to guess. Full respect!

So, I've heard a lot of opinions about which test photos are the best. The generalized conclusion from many controversies is that these are photographs showing recognizable texture (foliage, flowers, human skin, hair, fur, wood, fabrics, etc.). The better the camera, the more vivid the textures seem to us, the more details we see. The parts we don't like can always be removed by RAW development and processing. And the most difficult texture for a camera (for photorealism) is a human face. Well, hands are also the second mirror of the soul.

That is why I prefer to put ten large portraits in the Gallery than, say, ten landscapes. Because I am sure: portraits (the texture of human skin) will say much more about the capabilities of the camera. But, of course, there must be other frames in the set, demonstrating the color quality, dynamic range, detail, and so on. If you have anything to advise, if you have ready-made recipes - please share, preferably with examples (photos) and comments ( what exactly allows you to identify a particular snapshot or fragment of a snapshot). I will use all the good advice. Thanks in advance.

Gallery

As for the presented images of the Gallery, they, unfortunately, show that Nikon D610 sometimes drives human skin into an orange tint. This "byaka" can be corrected during development, but still it is not clear why the powerful Nikon company did not liquidate it in the bud? Nikon's Orange Flaw has been around for years.

The first frame in the bottom row was taken with Vivid (one of the Picture Control presets), which is why the colors are so wild. Of course, they can be muted in the Picture Control settings, but this is already a subtle tuning of the camera for yourself, for your tastes. In general, the Gallery is a selection of raw frames, according to the rules of the game, they cannot be processed. Although each of them can be done three times better.

In addition, the Nikon D610 body is perfectly protected from moisture and dust. The location of all rubber pads is the same as in the D600. You should not check the waterproofness of the camera in the pool, but you can safely shoot in the rain and snow. Do not forget that the lens must also have an appropriate degree of protection - not all "glasses" in the Nikon collection can boast of this.

Display, viewfinder, interface

The additional display pleases not only with a pleasant green backlight, but also with information content. By this parameter, it surpasses the similar screen in Canon cameras.

The software interface will not be a novelty, perhaps, for anyone who has ever held any Nikon DSLR in their hands. The menu remained unchanged from Nikon D600, and there was simply no reason for changes. Here we have six main sections - the view mode menu, settings for shooting photos and videos, a set of custom settings, a general settings menu, an image processing menu and an arbitrary custom menu. Menu items are also provided with rather detailed tips, and Russification is one of the most literate and understandable.

The Nikon D610 is absolutely the same awesome FX camera as its predecessor, the D600, but it still has one important fix.

It is a fix, not an improvement. In the D610, the shutter was replaced, which became a little faster, literally by half a frame per second (6 fps), but as Nikon themselves say, the problem with spots on the matrix from shutter lubrication has been solved. To be honest, I personally have not observed this problem before, although, maybe I was just lucky. But there are a number of people who see these spots. In any case, regardless of the model, if you have something with a camera, then it is better to first contact the official service, and only then build conspiracy theories. More often than not, the camera is not to blame.

Since the D610 and D600 are otherwise identical, there is no point in comparing them. I will compare with something else, and you will have the opportunity to compare reviews by different authors of almost the same camera to make it more interesting.

In terms of dimensions and capabilities, the D610 is closer to the old Nikon D700, only it is noticeably lighter. But to be more precise, it is rather a D7100 with an FX-sensor. Even the autofocus module is similar to the D7100. Only if on the D7100 / D7000, due to the size of the matrix, the autofocus points are more or less distributed throughout the frame, then on a larger frame it seems that all the points in a bunch are in the center, and there is emptiness at the edges:

There are even theorists who argue, they say, how inconvenient and useless it is to insert a module from a DX camera into a camera of this level. Personally, I do not join these comrades, because there are not enough points for photographing sports on the D7100, and for everything else, the D610 is enough with its head. With regard to sports and fast-moving children, ideally the autofocus zones should be distributed across the entire screen, similar to mirrorless cameras, only they focus very slowly, but we need to quickly. On the other hand, on the D610 you will have a lot of sharp shots with the subject in the center ;-) But the D610 has no problems with focusing speed, even in moderate lighting.

However, it seemed to me that when it is completely dark, the autofocus on the D610 simply fades and one cannot do without autofocus illumination. I don’t remember that the D700 had similar problems in the same situations. In other words, when it's time to use the flash, the D610's autofocus will need some help.

As for the outbreak, it is there and it is very good. In this regard, the D610 is perfect for travel if you don't mind the size and weight of the FX lenses. I would not want to take a camera without a built-in flash with me on a trip, since I would definitely have to carry some other junk on myself. And a flash in everyday life is needed much more often than it seems to some, even a built-in one. For example, here is the option without flash:

And this is the same, but with a built-in flash, find 10 differences:

Of course, you will not do serious portraits, as I did in a hurry, but take special lighting equipment and then at least do the toning. But to understand why built-in flash is important, this example is enough.

At the same time, the maximum flash sync speed decreased slightly, compared to the D700 - only 1/200 and 1/250 in FP sync mode. For those who like to snap with a flash in clear weather, you will have to get a ND filter and experience some inconvenience. In general, in clear weather without a polarizing filter, do not even think about going out. By the way, a polarizing filter can be used as a weak ND, as it reduces the exposure by 2-3 stops depending on the model.

The D610's built-in flash has one very unpleasant moment - during reloading you cannot take pictures at all, you have to wait 3-4 seconds. On older models, you take a shot anyway, even if the flash is not ready. It is better to take a shot without a flash than to sit for a few seconds in a row.

The D610's built-in flash can also work in command mode, like on all other serious cameras, making it possible to use i-TTL and remotely adjust the power of external flash units in groups.

What else I liked:

Custom settings

Very convenient modes U1 and U2 are right on the wheel on the left, like on the D600 and D7000 / D7100. All camera settings, including autofocus and metering settings, can be saved in these modes and instantly recalled. I prefer to keep the settings for landscapes in U1, as I mostly shoot them, and U2 - portraits. In other modes P, S, A, M, I do all sorts of experiments. I would also like to have U3 and U4 instead of the stupid Auto and Scene. Scene I don’t understand at all for whom, and the green Auto mode is the same P, only the flash automatically jumps out. When given the camera to a beginner, P mode does a great job, and a beginner will take wonderful shots, even in difficult conditions. Personally, I mostly shoot in P.

HDR

The Nikon D610 has a fantastic HDR mode (high dynamic range, although in fact the camera narrows it, that's such a paradox). Having tried this mode once, you will never shoot without HDR, believe me, I don't shoot without HDR in the evening anymore. This mode takes 2 frames with different exposures and stitches into one, keeping very bright and very dark areas as much as possible. HDR only works when shooting in JPEG. In RAW, you will be doing it yourself, wasting a lot of time, and the result will hardly be better.

Here's how without HDR:

And this is with HDR:

Not a great example, but this is only because I really don't shoot without HDR, it was some kind of mistake. So you can be sure that all of the evening landscapes captured with the D610 are HDR-enabled. Of course, this trick will not work if something moves in the frame - the image will double.

Virtual horizon

The gyroscope on the D610 operates in two planes. Very convenient thing when you need to quickly click the landscape so that the horizon is not cluttered and the perspective is not distorted.

The function button can be assigned to turn on the gyroscope so that it is displayed in the viewfinder, then it will be instead of the exposure scale. To adjust the tilt forward / backward, you have to turn on the large screen, only in this mode there will be such an opportunity.

Two slots for memory cards

A very useful thing. Firstly, I really like the format of the cards - SD. With such cards you will not have any problems, they are small and you can work with them on any modern laptop without having to carry a reader with wires. Secondly, you can configure different behavior to your taste: record photos in parallel on two cards for reliability, or sequentially to increase the available memory.

There are only a couple of nuances. Most importantly, buy the fastest memory cards possible. You need to look not only at the class (10 is the minimum for you), but also at throughput, it is desirable that UHS (Ultra High Speed) be written on the card, it is 300x and higher. Otherwise, you will have the feeling that the camera is defective. With slow Class 6 cards, the camera may freeze altogether. You definitely didn’t spend that much money to make your high-speed camera slow down with some small card. Better to save on the size of the card, but take it faster.

By the way, due to the fact that the matrix on the D610 is 24 megapixels, which is a lot, it seems to me, some common 8Gb card will fill up catastrophically quickly if you shoot in JPEG. I generally keep quiet about NEF. And leave hopes that you will be able to use the existing cards from old technology... You will have to buy new high-speed high volume.

The second important aspect - I do not advise switching the fill mode of the cards during shooting, otherwise you may have ghosts, especially when you think that the frame has been deleted. The camera isn't too smart to figure out what you were shooting in which fill mode. There is a risk not only of the appearance of unkillable frames, which is not scary, but also of losing an important frame when you thought you had a backup. It's better to set up this thing once and not touch it again.

Auto ISO

I almost never turn off Auto ISO, even when I photograph in the evening with a long exposure - I just turn up the shutter speed to the maximum until the exposure starts to go into plus, and I know for sure that I have the minimum ISO. But these are old habits.

On the D610, if you press the ISO button and turn the rear wheel, the minimum ISO value will switch, but if you turn the front wheel, the Auto ISO mode will switch to manual mode and back - very convenient!

In addition, Auto ISO recognizes the focal length and makes the shutter speed faster for telephoto, but on the contrary, you can improve the quality with a longer shutter speed and a lower ISO. For a more flexible setting, there is an ISO correction, if, for example, you do not drink, and your hands are not shaking too much, then you can shift the balance towards longer shutter speeds. To do this, in the Shooting Menu, where the ISO is adjusted, in the Minimum Shutter Speed ​​item, where there is an Auto mode, you need to press the arrow to the right on Auto, there will be a correction. So far, this is the most flexible and most convenient ISO setting I've seen.

As for the ISOs themselves, I am quite comfortable shooting even at ISO 6400. Of course, the noise is already visible, but not too much. At least this allows you to take a pretty decent hand-held shot from the shaking Brooklyn Bridge in New York, there is nothing to do with a tripod:

Even on the little things, we can note the presence of an infrared port for

Today we are testing a very interesting camera - the Nikon D610. On the one hand, this is an advanced full-frame DSLR camera for serious work, on the other hand, it is the most affordable model from Nikon's full-frame line, and it will be of interest primarily to those amateur photographers who decide to switch to full frame from simpler models. The camera also has many automatic modes that will be useful for beginners, there are also purely professional functions that will help you create photos and videos of excellent quality. Who will be interested in Nikon D610? With our test, we will try to answer this question.

It's a dull winter outside, smoothly turning into spring. Gray low sky, slush underfoot, incessant nasty runny nose, wet feet. I really don't want to shoot something in this weather. I would like to crawl under a warm blanket and sit in front of the fireplace on long dark evenings with an interesting book, without going outside at all. What kind of photography is there, what full and incomplete shots ... However, it is worth looking out into the bright sun, and even on a weekend, - all the people rush out of the city, to parks, museums, ski resorts and just into the forest, away from the dusty metropolis, and almost everyone has a big black DSLR with a huge lens on their neck, or a smaller mirrorless camera, and many simply shoot with a smartphone and enjoy a good mood.

The video is our program "Photo Fire!"

In our video, we briefly reviewed the ergonomics of the Nikon D610 camera, the principles of setting the main modes, gave examples of taking photos and videos, as well as two examples of Time Lapse time-lapse photography. The film was shot by the authors and is an appendix to this article.

Testing technique

All photos were taken with Nikon D610 camera (firmware 1.00) complete with AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f / 3.5-4.5G ED VR lens, all frames were shot in RAW format (14-bit, lossless compression), SDHC UHS-I Transcend SDHC 32GB 300x Class 10 card, development in Adobe program Lightroom 5.7, all photos are presented without artistic processing, as they were filmed with the camera, the necessary retouching was carried out for the portraits.

Nikon D610 vs Canon EOS 6D Key Features Comparison

Ergonomics Nikon D610

What we liked

1. Secure grip, comfortable body, control as in the latest models of DSLRs - D7100, D750, everything is familiar and everything is in its place. It makes no sense to enumerate the basic principles of settings - everyone who shot with Nikon cameras will instantly figure it out, for beginners it is enough to remember the main point: press the control button of one or another parameter (for example, ISO) and use the wheel to change the value of this parameter. We monitor on the top or main screen. Everything is simple and logical.
2. Control wheels with parameter fixation- the set mode will never fail by accident. Right hand hold the camera, press the button with the index finger of the left hand, turn the upper wheel with the thumb; in the case of the lower wheel, it is more convenient to press the button with your thumb, twist it with your index finger.
3. Large additional screen on the upper edge- it is convenient to read the values, moreover, you can save battery power if you constantly use the upper screen without using the main screen for configuration purposes.
4. Protective cover for the screen- a controversial moment. It is rather useful, as it protects the screen from damage and does not interfere with shooting at all. If it seems to someone that she spoils appearance, the cover can be removed.
5. Two SD memory cards are very convenient! Frankly, we are used to the fact that modern Nikon DSLRs have two memory cards, and using other cameras with one card is no longer comfortable.

What did not like

1. Shooting parameters and Live View. One of the most significant drawbacks - when using Live View in photography mode, when the aperture and shutter speed are changed, the digital values ​​on the screen, although they change, visually, these changes do not affect the picture on the screen, which misleads the user. There is no live histogram in Live View, which is not so critical compared to the not displayed result of changing parameters.

2. Aperture in video recording mode. In Live View, when shooting a video, you cannot change the aperture, you can change the shutter speed, ISO, white balance and some other parameters, but you cannot change the aperture. Directly when shooting a video, the change in aperture, if necessary, is smooth, without jumps, as on more professional models (for example, the Nikon D750 is able to smoothly change the aperture). A discrete change in aperture will inevitably lead to jumps in brightness, although in some cases it is better to have a jump in brightness than to continue shooting with incorrect settings.

3. OK button when viewing. Pressing the OK button while viewing a photo does not enlarge it on the screen, as in older models. To enlarge a fragment of the frame, you need to press the magnifying glass with a plus sign several times.

4. Built-in mono microphone. The camera records video well, but the built-in microphone is monaural. Saves the connector for an external stereo microphone, this is the only way to record stereo sound.

Shooting a portrait

The aperture at the long end is 4.5 ... this, of course, is not 1.4 or 2.8, as on high-aperture fixes, but it is quite possible to blur the background with this lens.

50mm f / 4.5	85 mm f / 8

85 mm f / 4.5	50 mm f / 4.2

70 mm, f / 5.6	80 mm, f / 5

Shooting landscapes

Thanks to its versatile lens and smart sensor, the camera allows you to capture great landscapes, especially when traveling. You can safely take this camera on a trip - it is simply made for travel reporting. The focal length of the kit lens - 24 mm - will allow you to shoot wide sea or mountain landscapes, and if you want, you can set 85 mm and get closer to the subject or shoot a series of excellent portraits. In the evening, you don't have to take a tripod with you - you can safely raise the ISO to 6400 and take city scenes handheld, and there is a built-in flash for evening portraits.

Panorama of 5 horizontal, 24mm focal length, 1/60 at f / 5.6, ISO 100:

Indoors, with mixed lighting, auto white balance does a great job:

Autofocus

AF-A- auto focusing: the camera selects single-servo AF if the subject is stationary and continuous-servo AF if the subject is moving.

AF-S- single-frame tracking focus: for shooting stationary subjects. Focus locks when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At default settings, a shot can only be taken if the focus indicator is displayed

AF-C- continuous focus tracking: for shooting moving subjects. The camera focuses continuously while the shutter button is pressed halfway; if the subject moves, the camera will engage predictive focus tracking to predict the final distance to the subject and adjust focus. At the default settings, the shot can be taken whether the subject is in focus or not.

Focus points can be selected:

Single point autofocus: used for stationary objects.

Dynamic autofocus: in AF-A and AF-C modes, the camera will focus based on information from the surrounding focus points if the subject moves out of the selected point for a while. The number of focus points depends on the selected mode:

• Dynamic, 9 points
• Dynamic, 21 points
• Dynamic, 39 points

3D tracking: in AF-A and AF-C modes, the camera will track subjects that leave the selected focus point and select new focus points as necessary.

Automatic AF-area selection: The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus point. When a type G, E, or D lens is used, the camera can distinguish human faces from the background to improve subject detection.

In Live View, the camera can focus:

AF-S- single-servo focusing: for shooting stationary subjects - focus is locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

AF-F- continuous tracking focus: for objects that are moving - the camera focuses continuously while the shutter button is pressed; focus locks when pressed halfway.

The following AF-area modes can be selected in live view:

• Face Priority Autofocus- for shooting portraits.
• Wide autofocus area- for handheld photography of landscapes and other subjects.
• Normal AF area- for precise focusing at the selected point of the frame.
• Tracking AF subject- the focus point will track the selected subject as it moves in the frame.

Lens included

The camera came to us for testing with the AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f / 3.5-4.5G ED VR kit lens - this lens is well known to everyone who shoots with Nikon cameras - an affordable kit lens that comes with full-frame cameras. In the case of these optics, whale - does not mean "simple" - the lens provides excellent optical performance and covers the most popular focal lengths - from a wide angle of 24 mm with a minimum aperture of 3.5 for landscapes and urban subjects to the classic portrait 85 mm with an aperture of 4.5.

The lens has a built-in ultrasonic autofocus motor, thanks to which it focuses instantly and almost silently, and is equipped with the 2nd generation image stabilization (VR II) function. The lens produces good sharpness in the center of the frame, but the resolution at the edges and corners is much worse.

Test: 24mm focal length, ISO 100, F11

Test: 50mm focal length, ISO 100, F11

Test: 85mm focal length, ISO 100, F11

The disadvantages of the lens are noticeable barrel roll, vignetting and chromatic aberration, these parameters can be compensated for both by the camera itself (for shooting in JPEG), this is enabled in the menu, and using software during processing, for example, in Lightroom 5.7 in the case of RAW. The average price of this lens according to Yandex Market data as of February 2015 was 21,800 rubles.

Alternatively, consider the even more versatile Nikon 24-120mm f / 4G ED VR AF-S Nikkor lens - a constant f / 4 aperture at all focal lengths and 120mm at telephoto will be clear advantages, but this lens costs about 10,000 more rubles.

Using DX Lenses

The D610 can be fitted with any DX lens specifically designed for Nikon crop factor cameras. Of course, these lenses are equipped with exactly the same mount, so they can be installed without problems, the only problem is strong vignetting around the edges at a wide angle.

To reduce the effect of vignetting when installing DX lenses, you need to specify the frame size not FX, but DX in the menu (see the screenshot below), the camera uses only part of the matrix and there will be no vignetting effect. In our opinion, if a full-frame sensor is already installed in the camera, it is better to use its full potential, and this trick should be done only if necessary. The only plus is that the coverage area of ​​the AF points will get very close to the edges of the frame, and we will be able to focus almost anywhere in the frame.

Nikon D610 with DX NIKKOR 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6 G VR Lens

Strong vignetting is noticeable at a focal length of 18 mm	Now you need to enable DX in the menu
The viewfinder will display a full frame, but a crop frame will be drawn in the center, this is how the frame will be shot	In Live View, the camera immediately crops the frame to DX size

ISO sensitivity test

At this point in the review, I would like to make a small digression. This is the first time we've come across Nikon's full-frame DSLRs, before we've only tested crop-factor models. And the amazing quality that the matrix gave out in Nikon camera DF at almost all ISOs, up to 51200, seemed to us in the order of things. We were delighted and decided that this is the norm for all Nikon full-frame DSLRs.

Friends, this is not the case. Check out how much the Nikon DF costs. This is despite the fact that the camera does not shoot video, there is no battery grip for it, it has an outdated processor, the screen is not rotatable, the battery is rather weak, the frail hinges of the battery cover ... The Nikon DF camera has one indisputable advantage that easily and naturally fits both blades any DSLR on the market, except for the top-end Nikon D4S (there is exactly the same matrix) and Canon 1D (of course, we do not take into account medium format cameras and the just announced Canon 5DSR). This advantage is its gorgeous matrix.

We invite you to watch the ISO test, which we shot on the Nikon D610. Shooting options: aperture priority F / 8, NEF format, all processing such as noise reduction at slow shutter speeds and high ISO are disabled. Clicking photo - 1: 1 magnification. Nikon D610 quality is quite usable for work, so don't look Nikon test DF, and don't compare, no need to get upset.

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Extended dynamic range

Classic HDR with exposure bracketing

We put a lot of emphasis on HDR shooting in every report, and there are many reasons for that. Firstly, even the coolest modern matrices are unable to convey the range of brightness that we see with our own eyes at the shooting location, and secondly, this style allows you to turn on imagination and creatively process the frame, making it more dramatic.

On the Nikon D610, AE bracketing can be selected:

• 2 frames: one of which will be filmed with a normal exposure, the second one either plus or minus to choose from.
• classic 3 frames with a fork of 0.3, 0.7, 1, 2 or 3 stops.

The Nikon D610 camera allows you to shoot only three exposures in a series, so all that is left is to choose a plug. We most often make two series - with a fork 2 or 3, since it is sometimes difficult to decide what range of brightness is suitable for a particular plot. A narrower fork than 2EV, in our opinion, makes no sense - it is easier to achieve such a result by processing one RAW than fiddling with a series and subsequent gluing.

Example with fork 2

-2EV	0EV	+ 2EV

Fork example 3

-3EV	0EV	+ 3EV

A few more HDR shots with different processing:

Setting options in the menu

Intra-camera HDR

The camera also has an automatic HDR stitching mode, it is turned on in the menu and only works when shooting in JPEG - the camera itself will take a series of two frames and stitch the finished file. In order for the camera to remember the fact of turning on this mode, you need to set the "series", otherwise, before each next shot in the HDR style, this function will have to be re-activated in the menu.

You can adjust the fork (in the menu it is called "Exposure diff.") And the rigidity of processing (for some reason, this is called "Softening"). As practice shows, one should not expect any special miracles from shooting in this mode. For the example below, we made a landscape in all modes and compared the result with the classic HDR, which was shot at the same time from the same point. Comments, as they say in such cases, are superfluous.

HDR Off	HDR Auto, Normal	HDR 1EV, Normal
HDR 2EV, Normal	HDR 3EV, Normal	HDR 1EV, High

Classic HDR with three exposures, captured in RAW from this point and assembled in an image editor:

-2EV	0EV	+ 2EV

Active D-Lighting

This is a feature of all Nikon DSLRs, we test this mode every time we work on camera reviews. And every time the operation of this function causes bewilderment - why? There is not much difference in the photo, and when processing RAW in a graphics editor, you can easily achieve more interesting results. And another strange moment: this function has no effect on the raw file, only on JPEG. Rather, not quite so: when you open NEF in Nikon's program, Capture NX-D, the Active D-Lighting information will be read, and the file will be displayed according to the specified settings for this parameter. If you work with this NEF in any other editor, there is no point in using this function, rather it makes sense to disable it so as not to waste energy.

An example of how Active D-Lighting works

ADL AUTO	ADL moderate	ADL normal
ADL reinforced	ADL super amplified	ADL Off

In this example, the photo with ADL turned off looks much cleaner and interesting, while the over-boost mode adds a gray veil to the photo.

Setting options in the menu

Shooting in JPEG	Customization Active D-Lighting	HDR setting

Shooting video

The main video parameters are configured in the menu before shooting: quality and frame rate (we shot at 1920 × 1080 24p), memory card number. Many parameters can be adjusted by switching to video mode while recording has not started. And some parameters can be changed right during the video recording.

If you set creative mode to M and switch to movie mode, but do not start recording yet, you can customize many recording options. A picture will appear on the screen, already cropped to the 16: 9 format, which is good, and then:

What can be customized:

• Excerpt
• White balance
• Brightness
• Microphone level
• Picture control
• Autofocus mode and move AF area

What cannot be configured:

• Aperture - turning the wheel does not change the f-number and does not affect the picture in any way
• Exposure compensation - although the change of exposure compensation is visually displayed on the screen, it does not affect the picture in any way

If you start video recording, then right during the shooting of the video you can change:

• Excerpt
• White balance
• Brightness
• Autofocus mode and move AF area

The built-in microphone is monaural, the sound in the video will be flat, which does not at all beautify watching the video. But the most difficult thing is to adjust the aperture, because no matter how you turn the front control wheels, it's no use. And in the field, when you urgently need to shoot, you start to turn different wheels in a hurry and press all the buttons in a row, eventually setting the parameters at random. It's good if you've guessed right.

Examples of video shooting on Nikon D610 are shown in our video

Time Lapse - Time Lapse

The camera can shoot the classic version time-lapse photography- frames after a period of time specified by the photographer. In this case, at the output we get a series of files that will need to be assembled into a video clip on a computer using an editing program, such as Adobe Premiere or Adobe After Effects.

Time-lapse video- everything is the same, only the camera will glue the final video on its own, and the resolution and frame rate will be copied from the video recording settings.

Important points when shooting Time Lapse

1. When shooting Time Lapse it is imperative to disable autofocus! If this is not done, the camera will focus again with each new frame, which will inevitably lead to focus jumps in the video. If, when taking a photo or even a video, this is not noticeable to the eye, then in the case of Time Lapse this fact will completely ruin the video. And besides, the battery power will be wasted. An example of unsuccessful shooting is given in our video - while filming the evening Moscow City International Business Center, we forgot to turn off autofocus. The second example in the video turned out to be more successful, there we turned off all the automation altogether.
2. A mistake would be choosing a shutter priority mode or program P - the camera will re-evaluate the exposure and choose a certain aperture when shooting each next frame, which will inevitably lead to a change in brightness from frame to frame, which in turn will lead to flickering in the frame. The aperture must be clearly defined.
3. Better to skip automatic ISO selection, you must select and set the desired value.
4. Set the desired white balance, just not automatic. On a cloudy day, it can be a cloud, on a clear day - the sun. Otherwise, the white balance can also "walk" from frame to frame, which will inevitably lead to jumps in the color tone in the video.
5. Floating exposure. If you choose aperture priority, say f / 8, then the camera will re-select the shutter speed each next frame, lengthening it as it gets dark in the evening, and shortening it at dawn. Taking pictures on a bright day, this can again harm the video, if the sun hides behind a cloud, after which it looks out again, and so on - jumps in brightness are inevitable. Or a passerby will accidentally appear in the frame - for the picture, this will only add dynamics, but a jump in brightness is guaranteed to us.

Multiple exposure

Like most modern Nikon DSLRs, the D610 can shoot multiple-exposure shots. Available overlay 2 or 3 frames, while you can shoot in RAW. By default, the maximum time between exposures is 30 seconds, which can be extended using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer). As well as for HDR, you can set On in the menu. (series) or On. (one shot) - in the first case, the camera will take one multiple exposure, and you can start shooting the next one, while in the second case, after shooting one multiple exposure, the camera will automatically switch this setting to Off.

There is also such a parameter as "Auto gain". This parameter needs to be adjusted to your taste, the instruction does not give any specific recommendations on this matter, except that it offers to turn off auto gain if the background is dark.

Multiple exposure photography is a creative challenge. If, in the case of HDR, you can at least roughly imagine how the future frame will look (for example, mentally darken the sky and lighten the shadows on the ground), when shooting Time Lapse, you can mentally accelerate the movement of clouds in the sky or the course of any events, then in the case of multiple exposure, it is incredibly difficult to imagine the future frame.

Anyone interested in multiple exposure can be advised to study the work of the masters, and you can start with the work

Powered by Nikon's professional technologies, this powerful DSLR delivers image quality only possible with the FX format.

The 24.3-megapixel FX-format sensor captures every detail with lifelike sharpness for stunning photos with rich colors and smooth Full HD movies. You can capture motion at up to six frames per second, and Nikon's new Quiet Shutter continuous shooting mode delivers near-silent shooting - ideal for wildlife photography.

24.3 Megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor

Shoot images with superb detail, soft color gradations and low noise at high ISO sensitivities in everything from ultra wide-angle to ultra-telescopic.

Quiet Shutter Burst Mode

Ideal for wildlife photography, this mode significantly reduces the noise generated by the camera's mirror return mechanism during burst shooting, allowing you to get closer to your subject without being noticed.

Continuous shooting at 6fps

Capture sharp shots of fast-moving subjects at six frames per second in FX and DX formats.

Built-in High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography

Shoot images with low noise and a wide range of tones in conditions of high contrast between bright and dark areas.

Excellent low light performance

Sensitivities from ISO 100–6400, which can be increased to the equivalent of ISO 25,600, produce images with high detail and minimal noise, even when shooting in low light.

D-video with multiple zones

Record Full HD (1080p) movies at 30p, 25p and 24p in FX and DX formats. Provides uncompressed HDMI output to external devices and audio control with high fidelity transmission.

Wireless transmission: instantly share images or control the camera remotely using your smartphone or tablet and the optional Nikon WU-1b Wireless Adapter. *

High sensitivity autofocus: Enjoy exceptional subject capture with the 39-point AF system with Multi-CAM4800 AF sensor module. The D610 is compatible with lenses up to f / 8 combined apertures, which, combined with sensitivities down to -1 EV, can capture sharp images even in full moonlight.

Image processing system EXPEED 3 With 14-bit A / D conversion and 16-bit image processing, it delivers stunning color tones.

Scene Recognition System: The camera's sensor and its 2,016-pixel RGB sensor provide precise data to a Scene Recognition System that optimizes exposure, autofocus, and white balance just before the shutter button is pressed for crisp images.

Built-in time-lapse movie function: Capture time-lapse movies with simple menu operations without the need for complex calculations and editing. Use interval timer shooting to release the shutter at preset intervals. Use time-lapse movie recording to save images as movie files and watch slow motion in fast motion playback at 24-36,000 times the normal speed.

Using modes Picture control You can change the look of your photos and videos by fine-tuning settings such as sharpness, saturation, and hue before shooting.

Bright VGA 8cm LCD monitor with approx. 921k points and automatic control brightness of the monitor. View vivid, crisp images with rich color reproduction capabilities.

High quality viewfinder with almost 100% frame coverage and 0.7x magnification. There is a DX crop mode marked in the viewfinder.

Reliability and light weight: Designed to withstand harsh environments, this camera is built with magnesium alloy top and rear covers and weighs just 760g (excluding battery). Same sealing class as Nikon D800 professional digital SLR, water and dust resistant.

Biaxial electronic virtual horizon: Using the LCD monitor or viewfinder, you can check both the horizontal position of the camera and its tilt angle with respect to the transverse axis (forward or backward).

Dual SD card slots: Two SD memory card slots provide more flexibility when shooting. When the first memory card is full, you can use the second one. You can also record still images to one memory card and movies to another. Compatible with SDXC and UHS-I memory cards.

* Compatible with smart devices running Android ™ and iOS ™. You must use the dedicated Wireless Mobile Utility application, which can be downloaded to your smart device free of charge from the Google Play ™ and Apple App Store ™ websites. Android, Google, Google Play, YouTube, and other marks are trademarks of Google Corporation.

Those. specifications

Digital SLR camera

Lens mount

Nikon F mount (with AF pairing and AF contacts)

Effective angle of view

Nikon FX format

Effective Pixels

• CMOS sensor 35.9 x 24.0 mm

Total Pixels

Dust removal system

Image sensor cleaning function, reference data for dust erase function (optional Capture NX-D software required)

Image size (pixels)

Image area FX (36x24) 6016 x 4016 (L), 4512 x 3008 (M), 3008 x 2008 (S). DX image area (24x16) 3936 x 2624 (L), 2944 x 1968 (M), 1968 x 1312 (S). FX-format photographs taken in movie live view: 6016 x 3376 (L), 4512 x 2528 (M), 3008 x 1688 (S). DX format stills captured in movie live view: 3936 x 2224 (L), 2944 x 1664 (M), 1968 x 1112 (S)

Data storage - file format

NEF (RAW): 12- or 14-bit, conventional or lossless. JPEG: Baseline JPEG compliant; Compression levels are available: high quality (approx. 1: 4), normal quality (approx. 1: 8), or basic quality (approx. 1: 16) (Size Priority function), as well as the Optimal quality compression function. quality". NEF (RAW) + JPEG: One photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats

Picture Control system

Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; the ability to modify the selected Picture Control and save custom Picture Controls

Data carriers

SDHC and SDXC memory cards compatible with SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I

Dual card slots

Slot 2 can be used in case of overflow, for backups, or for separate storage of simultaneous NEF and JPEG copies; it is possible to copy pictures from one card to another.

File system

DCF 2.0 (Design Rule for Camera File System), DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), EXIF ​​2.3 (compatible image file format for digital still cameras), PictBridge

Viewfinder

SLR pentaprism straight line viewfinder

Frame coverage

FX (36x24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical. DX (24x16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical

Increase

Approx. 0.7x (50mm f / 1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)

Viewfinder focal point

21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)

Diopter adjustment

Focusing screen

BriteView VIII type B matte screen with AF-area brackets (framing grid display available)

• Quick return type

Depth of field preview

Pressing the depth-of-field preview button will set the lens aperture to the value selected by the user (A and M modes) or by the camera (other modes).

Lens aperture

Electronically controlled instant return type

Compatible lenses

Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses), DX lenses (using DX 24 x 16 1.5x image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-AI ( exposure modes A and M only). IX NIKKOR lenses, F3AF lenses, and non-AI lenses cannot be used. Electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses with a maximum aperture of f / 8 or faster (electronic rangefinder supports 7 center focus points with lenses with a maximum aperture of f / 8 or faster and 33 center focus points with lenses with maximum aperture f / 6.8 or faster) ...

Shutter type

Electronically controlled vertical-travel shutter

Excerpt

1/4000 to 30 seconds in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps, bulb, Bulb (requires optional remote control remote control ML-L3), X200

Sync speed

X = 1/200 s; sync with shutter at shutter speeds of 1/250 s or slower (flash shooting distance decreases at shutter speeds of 1/250 to 1/200 s)

Shooting modes

Single frame, continuous low speed, continuous high speed, quiet shutter, quiet continuous shutter, self-timer, remote control, mirror up

Shooting speed

1-5 fps (continuous low speed), 6 fps (continuous high speed), or 3 fps (quiet continuous shutter)

Self-timer

2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s intervals

Remote Shooting Modes

Delayed descent, quick descent, mirror up

Exposure metering

TTL exposure metering with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor

Exposure metering method

Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G, E, and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering (available with non-CPU lenses if lens options are specified in camera settings). Center-weighted: 75% of measurements taken at 12mm circle in center of frame. You can change the diameter of the circle to 8, 15, or 20 mm in the center of the frame, or apply weighted averaging over the entire frame (non-CPU lenses use a 12 mm circle or averaging over the entire area of ​​the frame). Spot: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (center focus point if non-CPU lens is used).

Range (ISO 100, f / 1.4 lens, 20 ° C)

Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV. Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV

Pairing with an exposure meter

Combined with microprocessor and AI

Automatic modes (auto, auto (flash off)); Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Macro, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Party / Indoor, Beach / Snow, Sunset, Dusk / Dawn, Pet Portrait, Candle Light, Bloom, Fall Colors, Food, Silhouette, High key, Low key); programmed automatic mode with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M); U1 (custom settings 1); U2 (Custom 2)

Exposure compensation

Adjustable from -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, and M modes

Exposure bracketing

Flash bracketing

2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, or 3 EV

White balance bracketing

2 to 3 frames in steps of 1, 2, or 3

Active D-Lighting Bracketing

2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values ​​for all frames

Exposure lock

Luminosity is locked at the measured value using the "AE-L / AF-L" button

ISO sensitivity

ISO 100–6400 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV. You can also set it to approximately 0.3, 0.5 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100, or approximately 0.3, 0.5 0.7, 1 or 2 EV ( ISO 25,600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; there is the possibility of automatic control of ISO sensitivity

Active D-Lighting

Auto, Overpowered, Enhanced, Normal, Moderate, Off

Autofocus

Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 AF sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine adjustment, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors; 33 center points available at apertures less than f / 5.6 and over f / 8; 7 center focus points available with f / 8) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m)

Actuation range

-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 @ 20 ° C)

Lens drive

Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous AF-Tracking (AF-C); automatic selection of the AF-S / AF-C (AF-A) mode; predictive focus tracking, which is automatically activated when autofocusing on a subject. Manual focus (M): the ability to use an electronic rangefinder

Focus points

Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points

AF-area mode

Single point AF; 9-, 21- or 39-point dynamic AF, 3D-tracking, automatic AF-area selection

Focus lock

Focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway (Single-servo AF) or by pressing the AE-L / AF-L button

Built-in flash

Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-up, Night portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet portrait: Auto flash with auto pop-up. Modes P, S, A, M, Food: manually expand when the button is released

Leading number

Approx. 12, 12 with manual flash (m, ISO 100, 20 ° C)

Flash control

TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2016-pixel RGB sensor, available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, or SB-300 flash units; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used for matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used for spot metering.

Flash mode

Auto; automatic mode with red-eye reduction; automatic slow sync; auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; fill flash; Red Eye Reduction; slow sync; slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync on the rear curtain; rear curtain sync; off; Auto FP high-speed sync supported

Flash Correction

-3 to +1 EV in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

Flash-ready indicator

Lights up when the built-in flash unit or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after firing the flash at full power

Accessory shoe

ISO 518 hot shoe with sync, data and safety latch

Nikon Creative Lighting System

Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 or SB-700 as master and SB-600 or SB-R200 as slave and SU-800 as commander ; the built-in flash can serve as the master flash in the commander mode. Auto FP high-speed sync and modeling light supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except the SB-400 and SB-300; Flash color information transmission and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units

Syncrocontact

Sync terminal adapter AS-15 (optional)

White balance

Auto (2 options), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 options), Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, manual setting(the ability to store up to 4 values), the choice of color temperature (2500-10000 K); fine tuning is available for all values

Live view - modes

Live view photography (photos); live view for movies (movies)

Live view - lens drive

Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous AF-tracking (AF-F). Manual focus (M)

Live view - AF-area mode

Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF

Live view - autofocus

Contrast-detect AF at any point in the frame (camera selects focus point automatically when Face-priority AF or Subject-tracking AF is selected)

Movies - Exposure Metering

TTL exposure metering with main sensor

Movies - Metering Method

Matrix

Movies - frame size (pixels) and frame rate

1920 x 1080; 30 p (progressive), 25 p, 24 p. 1280 x 720; 60 p, 50 p, 30 p, 25 p. Actual frame rates when shooting movies for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p and 24p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 and 23.976 frames per second, respectively; high and medium image quality options are supported.

Movies - file format

Videos - compression

H.264 / MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding

Movies - audio recording format

Linear PCM

Movies - audio recorder

Built-in monaural microphone or external stereo microphone; the ability to adjust the sensitivity is provided

Other parameters

Index Marking, Time Lapse Video

• Low Temperature Polysilicon TFT LCD, 8 cm diagonal, approx. 921K-dot (VGA), 170 ° viewing angle, nearly 100% frame coverage and automatic monitor brightness control using ambient light sensor

View

Full-frame and thumbnail playback (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar format) with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show (still images and / or movies), histogram display, highlights, photo information, GPS data display, and automatic image rotation

High speed USB

• HDMI mini connector (Type C)

Accessory connector (s)

Remote cable: MC-DC2 (optional). GPS device: GP-1 / GP-1A (optional)

Audio input

Stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)

Audio output

Supported languages

English, Arabic, Hungarian, Dutch, Greek, Danish, Indonesian, Italian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, German, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian , Finnish, French, Hindi, Czech, Swedish, Japanese

Battery pack

Multi-purpose battery pack MB-D14 (optional) with one Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery or six AA-size alkaline, NiMH or lithium batteries

AC adapter

Tripod socket

1/4 inch diameter (ISO 1222)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 141 x 113 x 82 mm

Working environment - temperature

Working environment - humidity

85% or less (non-condensing)

Supplied accessories

Accessory shoe cover BS-1, rubber eyecup DK-21, monitor cover BM-14, body cap BF-1B, rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL15 (with protective cap), charger MH-25, eyepiece cap DK- 5, AN-DC10 belt, UC-E15 USB cable, CD with software ViewNX 2

Audio output

Stereo mini-jack (3.5mm diameter)

Supported languages

English, Arabic, Hungarian, Dutch, Greek, Danish, Indonesian, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, German, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portuguese and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian , Finnish, French, Hindi, Czech, Swedish, Japanese

Power supplies

• One rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL15

Battery pack

Multi-purpose battery pack MB-D14 (optional) with one Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery or six AA-size alkaline batteries, NiMH or lithium batteries

AC adapter

EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5B power connector (optional)

Tripod socket

1/4 inch diameter (ISO 1222)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 141 x 113 x 82 mm

Approx. 850g with battery and memory card, but without body cap; approx. 760 g (camera body only)

D610 AF-S 24-85mm VR Kit

Includes D610 camera body and compact all-in-one AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f / 3.5-4.5G ED VR lens... The lens in this kit has a wide range of focal lengths- 24 to 85mm Vibration Reduction to reduce the effects of camera shake, and fast, quiet autofocus.

 

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