Nikon D610 Summary

24 Megapixels24 MegapixelsSingle Lens ReflexSingle Lens ReflexHigh ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.Level: Measures camera tilt and helps to keep the horizon level.Level: Measures camera tilt and helps to keep the horizon level.Continuous DriveContinuous DriveFull 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more but less than 4K.Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more but less than 4K.Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.Spot MeteringSpot MeteringDepth-Of-Field Preview: Improve perception of DOF before shooting.Depth-Of-Field Preview: Improve perception of DOF before shooting.Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Neocamera detailed reviewNeocamera detailed review

Nikon D610 Assessment

The D610 is the D600 for all photographic purposes. Image-quality is identical with very slightly improved AWB and speed. Truly, these changes are minimal. The D600 being an excellent DSLR, so is the D610 without a doubt.

The Nikon D610 essentially replaces the D600 with an identical twin. As such, owners of the D600 are likely to pass on this one, unless looking for a body to use as backup. If you almost bought the D600, now is the chance to get it cheaper or simply jump on the D610 for the same price, minus all the reported dust issues.

The D610 stays among the best of cameras when it comes to image-quality. Image-noise is very low and dynamic-range is the best there is. It is also one of the most affordable full-frame DSLR cameras on the market, pushing the D600 towards unseen territory.

Even though its price is low among full-frame digital cameras, the D610 is extremely well specified. It has an essential 100% coverage viewfinder, weather-sealed body, dual control dials, built-in flash and hot-shoe.

There is only one word of caution when moving up to a full-frame camera like the D610: lenses. To obtain top image quality, one needs high-end lenses and that means often spending about as much on a lens as on the camera. The Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm F/2.8 IF-EDNikkor AF-S 24-70mm F/2.8 IF-ED
Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm F/2.8 IF-ED
is certainly up to par but not the Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm F/3.5-4.5G ED VRNikkor AF-S 24-85mm F/3.5-4.5G ED VR
Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm F/3.5-4.5G ED VR
among general zooms.

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PROS CONS
Class-leading image noise Under-exposure more frequent than usual
Class-leading dynamic-range Light entering OVF skews metering
Good color-accuracy after tweaking Increased softness at ISO 3200+
Speedy autofocus Strong anti-alias filter
Generally fast and responsive EC button placement not ideal
Ultra-short black-out Indistinct ISO button
Flexible self-timer and exposure delay Poor Live-view, not Exposure-Priority
Very sharp LCD Bizarre Auto ISO
Highly customizable with plenty of controls Exposure Delay mode hidden in menu
Dual memory cards can provide instant backup No 16:9 guidelines for time-lapse
Excellent build quality Slow playback mode
Manual focus assist direction indicator Only one level axis shown in OVF
ExcellentExcellent Excellent

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Nikon D610 Highlights

Nikon D610
SLR digital camera

Sensor-Size: 36 x 24mm

Full-Frame Sensor

Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI

24 Megapixels DSLRISO 50-25600
Nikon F Mount
1X FLM
Shutter 1/4000-30s
100% Coverage
Extra Large Viewfinder
Full manual controls, including Manual Focus
2 Axis Digital LevelCustom white-balance with 2 axis fine-tuning
WeatherproofSpot-Metering
Built-in Dust ReductionHot-Shoe
6 FPS Drive, 57 ImagesStereo audio input
1920x1080 @ 30 FPS Video RecordingLithium-Ion Battery
3.2" LCD 920K PixelsSecure Digital Extended Capacity x 2
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