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Nikon D610 Summary
24 Megapixels
Single Lens Reflex
High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.
Level: Measures camera tilt and helps to keep the horizon level.
Continuous Drive
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).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.
Spot Metering
Depth-Of-Field Preview: Improve perception of DOF before shooting.
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.
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Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.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-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 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 |
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Nikon D800E Nikon D800E - 36 Megapixels, No Anti-Alias Filter, 4 FPS, 1/8000s Max shutter-speed |
Nikon D800 Nikon D800 - 36 Megapixels, 4 FPS, 1/8000s Max shutter-speed |
Nikon D700 Nikon D700 - 12 Megapixels, 95% Coverage viewfinder, 1/8000s Max shutter-speed, No video |
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Nikon D610 Highlights
SLR digital cameraSensor-Size: 36 x 24mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 24 Megapixels DSLR | ISO 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 Level | Custom white-balance with 2 axis fine-tuning |
| Weatherproof | Spot-Metering |
| Built-in Dust Reduction | Hot-Shoe |
| 6 FPS Drive, 57 Images | Stereo audio input |
| 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| 3.2" LCD 920K Pixels | Secure Digital Extended Capacity x 2 |
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