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Description

Full-frame DSLR Nikon D610 Body for high-quality photo and video shooting

Nikon's D610 digital SLR camera with a full-frame 24.3-megapixel CMOS sensor and EXPEED 3 processor allows you to take high-resolution photographs and shoot Full HD 1080p video with excellent detail and light sensitivity in low light conditions up to ISO 25600. The combination of an advanced sensor and a fast processor provides high quality images with a wide dynamic range and high signal-to-noise ratio, resulting in smooth color and tonal gradations with low noise and improved overall image clarity. The fast autofocus system works great both when photographing moving subjects and when shooting video in focus tracking mode. Nikon's D610 is suitable for both beginners and experienced users.

24.3-megapixel full-frame sensor and EXPEED 3 processor

The FX format matrix in combination with a powerful processor allows you to obtain high-quality images with good detail, dynamic range, color accuracy and native ISO up to 6400, software expandable up to ISO 25600. The processor also ensures overall high system speed, support for Full HD video, serial shooting at full resolution at speeds up to 6 fps and continuous shooting in silent mode at 3 fps without raising/lowering the mirror. You can also shoot in DX format - the camera automatically switches to this format when used with DX lenses.

Focus sensor Multi-CAM 4800

The 39-point AF system focuses quickly in a wide range of lighting conditions - from -1 to +19 EV. The Intelligent Scene Recognition system, typically used for exposure metering, also improves focusing performance by analyzing and identifying subjects according to your shooting style. Depending on the situation, you can choose from 9, 21 or 39 point arrays, and the seven central AF points are compatible with lenses with an aperture of f/8 and faster, expanding the AF capabilities of long lenses when combined with teleconverters. When using phase detection, various AF methods are available, including 3D tracking and Dynamic Area AF. In live view, for both stills and video, the Contrast AF system ensures precise focusing and can operate in continuous tracking mode, suitable for moving subjects.

Full HD video

The camera supports Full HD shooting (1920 x 1080) with frame rates of 30, 25 and 24 fps, as well as HD 720p, in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 formats. During recording, manual adjustment of exposure, shutter speed and aperture is available, as well as continuous autofocus with face detection and object tracking.

An external microphone port can be used to improve sound quality, and a headphone jack is also available. There is an HDMI port that allows you to record uncompressed HD video to an external recorder.

Regardless of the lens used, when shooting video, you can select between the FX and DX areas of the sensor for compositional changes and advanced control over depth of field.

Ergonomic design, optical viewfinder and LCD display

Despite the full-frame sensor, the camera body remains relatively compact (141 x 113 x 82 mm) and lightweight (850 grams). The camera uses an optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage and 0.7x magnification, as well as a 3.2-inch LCD display with a resolution of 921 thousand dots.

Other features of Nikon D610

• One lithium-ion battery charge is enough for 900 shots.
• Uncompressed, 12-bit and 14-bit RAW support.
• Active D-Lighting helps preserve shadow and highlight detail when working in high-contrast scenes, such as backlit scenes.
• Possibility of shooting time-lapses.
• The camera body is protected from dust and moisture.
• Built-in flash (up to 12 m at ISO 100).
• Dual memory card slot supports SD/SDHC/SDXC formats.
• Wi-Fi and GPS modules are available as additional accessories.

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

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

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 different authors 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 more like 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 there is a feeling that all the points are in a pile in the center, and there is emptiness at the edges:

There are even theorists who argue how inconvenient and unsuitable it is to insert a module from a DX camera into a camera of this level. Personally, I don’t join these comrades, because for photographing sports there are not enough points on the D7100, but for everything else the D610 is absolutely enough. As for sports and fast-moving children, ideally the autofocus zones should be distributed across the entire screen, much like mirrorless cameras, only they focus very slowly, but we need them quickly. On the other hand, on the D610 you will have many 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’s completely dark, the autofocus on the D610 simply goes blind and you can’t do without an autofocus illuminator. I don’t remember the D700 having similar problems in the same situations. In other words, when it's time to use the flash, the autofocus on the D610 will need help.

Regarding the outbreak, it exists and it’s very good. In this regard, the D610 is great for travel, as long as you don't mind the size and weight of 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 is needed in everyday life much more often than some people think, even a built-in one. Here, for example, is an option without flash:

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

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

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

The built-in flash of the D610 has one very unpleasant moment - during recharging you cannot take photographs at all, you have to wait 3-4 seconds. On older models, you take the shot anyway, even if the flash is not ready. Better frame without a flash than to sit and cuckoo for several seconds in a row.

The built-in flash of the D610 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 flashes by group.

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 exposure metering settings, can be saved to these modes and recalled instantly. I prefer to save settings for landscapes in U1, since I shoot them most often, and U2 for 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 stupid Auto and Scene. I don’t even understand who Scene is for, and the green Auto mode is the same as P, only the flash automatically pops up. If you give the camera to a beginner, the P mode does a great job and the beginner will take wonderful shots even in difficult conditions. Personally, I mostly shoot in P.

HDR

The Nikon D610 has a fantastic HDR mode (extended dynamic range, although in fact the camera narrows it, such a paradox). Once you try this mode, you will never shoot without HDR again, believe me, I don’t shoot without HDR in the evening anymore. This mode takes 2 frames with different exposures and stitches them into one, preserving very bright and very dark areas as much as possible. HDR only works when shooting in JPEG. In RAW you will do everything yourself, spending a lot of time, and the result will hardly be better.

Here's how without HDR:

And this is already with HDR:

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

Virtual horizon

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

Two memory card slots

A very useful thing. Firstly, I really like the card format - SD. You won’t have any problems with such cards, 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 suit 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. The most important thing is to 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 advisable that the card says UHS (Ultra High Speed), this is 300x and higher. Otherwise, you will feel like the camera is faulty. With slow class 6 cards, the camera may freeze altogether. You definitely didn't spend that much money just to have your high-speed camera slow down because of some small card. It’s better to save on the size of the card, but get it quickly.

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’m generally silent about NEF. And give up hopes that you will be able to use existing cards from old equipment. You will have to buy new high-speed, large-volume ones.

The second important aspect is that I don’t recommend switching the card occupancy mode while shooting, otherwise you may get ghosts, especially when you think the frame has been deleted. The camera is not very smart to understand what you shot in what fill mode. There is a risk not only of unkillable frames appearing, which is not a big deal, but also of losing an important frame when you thought you had a backup. It’s better to set this thing up once and not touch it again.

Auto ISO

I almost never turn off Auto ISO, even when I take pictures in the evening with a long shutter speed - I just turn up the shutter speed to the maximum until the exposure starts to go positive, and I know for sure that my ISO is at a minimum. 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 shorter for telephoto cameras, but for the opposite, you can improve the quality with a longer shutter speed and low ISO. For more flexible settings, there is an ISO correction; if, for example, you don’t drink and your hands don’t shake too much, then you can shift the balance towards a more long exposures. To do this, in the Shooting Menu, where ISO is adjusted, in the Minimum Shutter Speed ​​item, where there is an Auto mode, you need to press the right arrow on Auto, there will be a correction. So far this is the most flexible and most convenient ISO setting I have seen.

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

Another little thing you can note is the presence of an infrared port for

Many people dream of a high-quality full-format camera for not too much money. And Nikon has met customers halfway and offers the D610 model with an FX matrix. This is, rather, not an improvement on the predecessor Nikon D600, but a correction, because the previous camera is also gorgeous.

What's changed

Basically, the camera is completely identical to its predecessor. But! The shutter has been improved, it has become a little faster (6 frames per second), and there has been an overall improvement in ergonomics and individual elements. As the engineers themselves say, the most important fix is ​​getting rid of the shutter grease stains on the matrix, which often plagued the D600 model.

Camera hardware

The autofocus module is almost identical to that of the Nikon D7100. However, due to the size of the matrix, sometimes it seems as if all the dots are located in the center.

Fast autofocus allows you to focus perfectly even in moderate lighting. True, you can’t photograph sports games due to the limited size of the focusing area.

But in complete darkness, autofocus begins to go blind, and it needs to be illuminated. A flash can do this. It's built in here good quality. This is great when you need to go on vacation, but it’s inconvenient to carry additional equipment: several lenses will already increase the weight of the bags, and an external flash will also add additional grams. It is especially critical for flights.

But there is one unpleasant moment. After taking a photo with the flash, it takes 3-4 seconds to recharge. In this case, you cannot take photographs at all. You just have to wait.

Nikon D610 Features

The Nikon D610 camera has very flexible and convenient settings. Two wheels allow you to quickly set the desired parameters, and two special modes U1 and U2 allow you to save two combinations of all parameters for later quick recall. There are the usual PASM modes for cameras of this level (program, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual). There are also “Auto” and “Scene” modes, which are practically unnecessary in a camera of this level. Except for beginners.

There is an excellent HDR (high dynamic range) mode. In it, the camera takes 2 pictures with different exposures and merges them into one, preserving the lightest and darkest areas of the picture. The built-in gyroscope allows you to avoid blocking the horizon when shooting landscapes. There is a LiveView mode for displaying the image on the screen, and not through the viewfinder.

There are 2 SD format slots for memory cards. When purchasing cards, you should consider not only the grade, but also the throughput. It is desirable that they have the inscription UHS (Ultra High Speed). The volume will need to be larger, at least 32 gigabytes, since the matrix resolution is 24 megapixels and the pictures will be very large.

You can set up either parallel filling of both cards, or sequential filling. It is advisable to set this point immediately and not change it, since sometimes photographs that cannot be deleted may appear, or vice versa - an important frame will disappear into oblivion.

The device sets automatic parameters perfectly, and if you need to quickly take a picture, it will adequately assess the lighting and set the appropriate settings. At the same time, no one forbids you to exhibit them yourself.

The Nikon D610 camera is an excellent choice for both beginners and professionals. Wide range of shooting possibilities a large number of settings, high-quality materials - all this is in the Nikon D610 Body camera.

Detailed Specifications

Camera

Lens

Matrix

Functionality

Shooting modes

Viewfinder and LCD screen

Exposition

Focusing

Memory and interfaces

Nutrition

Video and audio recording

Other functions and features

Dimensions and weight

The line between professional and amateur photographic equipment is unsteady and fluid, just like the line between a professional and an amateur. Niches are clearly visible only at their extremes. And if professional cameras today are developing mainly in two directions - medium format with highest quality pictures and reporters at maximum speed (in every sense, both focusing and frame rate, recording and transmission rate), then amateur ones represent a vast sea with many trends. And, nevertheless, with all the available variety, it is rare that an amateur does not look from time to time towards more serious equipment.

Testing the Nikon D610 full-frame DSLR: a step into big photography?

Which one specifically? Of course, full-length. Of course, you can dream about a medium format camera, like a car enthusiast dreams about a Bentley, but unlike an expensive car, many people have recently been able to afford a full-format camera.

Nikon D610

But why, after all, does an amateur who does not earn his living from photography need a full-format camera, that is, with a sensor size of 24 x 36 mm? It is expensive, heavy, bulky and also requires even more expensive, heavy and bulky optics. However, there may be many situations where you cannot do without it. Some may want to take an interesting portrait with beautiful bokeh. Or a landscape, say, with morning fog. Or the surface of the water. Or flowering trees. Or jewelry on velvet. Frankly, it's impossible to photograph all of this properly with a small sensor. Of course, some photos can be taken with any camera - and they are quite suitable for the Internet. But on the print, the difference between the images from the large and small matrices is very often striking. For example, bokeh, simply due to the laws of geometric optics, appears better and stronger the larger the physical size of the frame. The textures of surfaces, such as fur, human skin, and even just water, require not only high resolution and sharpness, but also extremely low noise levels for adequate transmission. Which, in turn, directly depend on the size of the matrix.

A full-frame semi-professional camera entered the market in the fall of 2013. It differs from its predecessor Nikon D600, which appeared a year earlier, by a more reliable shutter and the appearance of the so-called “silent mode”, in which the shutter sound is muffled compared to the norm.

The camera combines, as one would expect from its position on the market, features of professional and amateur devices. It has a deliberately professional, brutal look with many buttons and handles with locks. All of them are not easy to master, but when used properly, such controls provide extraordinary convenience. Traditionally for the brand, the camera retains a mechanical autofocus drive (“screwdriver”) and a mechanical aperture drive - therefore it can work with all generations of Nikon optics, right down to the earliest ones. Unfortunately, there is no support for mechanical cable releases.

Rather, the built-in flash, a variety of scene programs and creative photo processing styles look amateurish. Well, and of course, a relatively inexpensive case - without hermetic gaskets, but not so heavy. Another sign of inexpensive amateur equipment is a small number of autofocus points, which, moreover, are located mainly around the center of the frame.

The camera came to us for testing with its standard zoom - 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor. Let us briefly recall what all these letters mean. ED - The lens uses low dispersion elements to reduce aberrations. VR - (Vibration Reduction) - image stabilizer is built into the lens. AF-S (AF-Silent Wave Motor) is the second generation of lenses with an autofocus motor; such lenses do not require a “screwdriver” in the camera. G - the lens does not have an aperture control ring.

It should be noted that this is a rather unusual lens among standard zooms. Many manufacturers equip cameras with frankly cheap lenses in order to reduce the price of the initial kit. Nikon did not take this path of least resistance.

The lens is not too cheap (individually it costs about 14 thousand rubles), has an unusually wide range of focal lengths - and, most importantly, it is very sharp and contrasting, over the entire range of focal lengths and apertures. In fact, all that distinguishes it from much more expensive professional lenses is its aperture ratio. They are unlikely to be able to take a portrait with beautiful bokeh, but it’s easy - a tree with every twig and every leaf.

24 mm F6.3 1/250 ISO 160

The lens is quite massive - which is not surprising, since it is made mainly of metal. Mechanically strong, rigid, with a strong lid that will not fall off in the case. Excellent resistance to oncoming sun.

24 mm F10 1/640 ISO 125

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But the main thing, of course, is excellent sharpness, which can hardly be compared in this price range. It would probably seem strange to have such a budget glass on a camera costing more than 60 thousand rubles. But the lens is so good that it seems to us that the buyer will not start looking for a replacement for it very soon.

The camera takes pictures quite quickly for its class, the autofocus is tenacious and fast. Convenience and thoughtfulness of controls are beyond praise. Perhaps the autofocus illumination in the viewfinder is not bright enough - during the day it is practically invisible. The camera functionality is completely standard, developed in last years- modes P, A, S, M. In this case, you can enable ISO AUTO if desired. Story and creative programs, among which, in addition to the traditional ones, HDR should be noted (alas, the output, as always, is only JPG - although, it would seem, what’s stopping you from sending out the frame itself in HDR format at the same time?); time-lapse photography; time-lapse photography (almost the same as time-lapse, but the frames are combined into a video clip). Of course, there is exposure and white balance bracketing, as well as multiple exposures, preliminary mirror lifting, the proprietary “Active D-Lightning” exposure optimization system, and much, much more.

It's easier to say what's not in the camera. There is no WiFi in the camera (although if you buy a memory card with EyeFi, you will be able to take full advantage of it). There is no built-in GPS - although it is supported in principle - when connecting an external device purchased separately. There is no “dust subtraction” function - but there is, of course, a sensor cleaning function.

There is LiveView and video shooting. The maximum frame rate at 1080p resolution is 30 frames per second.

However, all or almost all of this is available in cameras with small sensors. What is it strong point full-format matrix? First of all, in the dynamic range. Let's take a look at this frame - it contains blinding spots of the sun on the snow and black gaps in tree trunks in deep shadow.

24 mm F8 1/400 ISO 160

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The interval between the brightest and darkest places in the photo is extremely large here - and, of course, in the in-camera JPG we see dips, a lack of detail in both highlights and shadows. Simply because an eight-bit image cannot convey such a wide range of brightness. The camera, however, was actually able to discern and preserve all the details of the scene, both in the shadows and in the highlights. To see this, let's take the original RAW file and straighten it slightly in Lightroom:

24 mm F8 1/400 ISO 160

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As you can see, all areas are perfectly developed and do not even contain clearly visible noise.

Upon further filming, however, one peculiarity became clear. The white balance of two adjacent frames can differ radically depending on the nuances of lighting. It's hard to say to what extent this was done deliberately, but in cameras of other brands these jumps are not so dramatic. Compare:

80 mm F4.5 1/40 ISO 320

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85 mm F4.5 1/50 ISO 140

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At the same time, we note the finest elaboration of the texture of the skin, which literally breathes in the picture.

Another one typical situation, where a very low noise level is needed - these are large areas painted with bright colors. If the sensor quality is insufficient, then such areas risk being filled with a uniform color tone without details. The color red is especially prone to such errors. Here, look - what a wealth of shades, allowing you to distinguish fresher berries from less fresh ones even in the photo!

85 mm F4.5 1/50 ISO 250

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At high sensitivity values, noise continues to be quite acceptable.

85 mm F8 1/50 ISO 2000

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This photo was taken at ISO 2000. The format of this material does not imply a detailed comparison of different cameras, but subjectively we can say unequivocally that small matrices cannot have such low noise at this sensitivity.

A few more photos.

24 mm F10 1/320 ISO 160

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24 mm F8 1/400 ISO 125

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24 mm F7.1 1/200 ISO 100

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We see how purely the color of the sky is conveyed. The texture of water and snow is shown in such a way that it appears voluminous. But specks on the sensor, however, are visible, despite self-cleaning.

To summarize, we can say that it is an excellent, almost professional-class camera with stunning pictures and a very attractive price.

Pros:

• full-format matrix with a very wide dynamic range;
• excellent standard zoom;
• convenient and durable design;
• ability to write in parallel on two memory cards
• systematic - wide choice accessories and optics.

Minuses:

• lack of WiFi, GPS;
• a small number of focusing points;
• no “dust subtraction”
• relatively heavy weight.

Today there are only three full-frame cameras on the market in the price range up to two thousand dollars. Each of them has its own purpose, slightly different from its neighbors. Therefore, it is hardly possible to say that any of them is better or worse. One focuses on weight and dimensions, another on minimizing noise, and the third on speed. burst shooting. Each is excellent in its own way.

* in our tests, the A7 camera showed maximum speed 30 fps, but the manufacturer’s description states that it should be 60. Perhaps it’s a crude firmware issue.

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INTRODUCTION

Nikon D610 appeared on the market quite a long time ago, replacing D600. But to this day it remains one of the very few full-frame non- professional cameras. Moreover, in fact, this was “work on mistakes” - replacing a problematic bolt mechanism that actively collected dirt, and there were very few innovations compared to the 600:

• New shutter mechanism (actually what the index was updated for);
• Added Qc silent continuous shooting mode at 3 fps;
• White balance reworked;
• The maximum shooting speed has increased from 5.5 to 6 frames per second.

To date Nikon D610 is the most affordable full-frame DSLR camera. The closest “main competitor”, represented by the Canon EOS 6D, is slightly more expensive (prices were compared on Hotline.ua), while in terms of characteristics there is also a certain parity - each has its own pros and cons.

APPEARANCE and DESCRIPTION Nikon D610

D610 is an advanced amateur DSLR in a classic form factor. All controls are much closer to cameras with a 4-digit designation (D5300, D7100) and differ from professional ones, Nikon D4s.

The body is grippy, durable, without backlash or other “roughness”. Naturally, the camera is not light and is quite large (in comparison with non-full-frame analogues and mirrorless cameras). At the same time, unlike the same D800/D810, the body is only half metal, the front part of the camera is plastic. And by the way, the D610 is currently the only full-frame Nikon camera assembled outside of Japan.

Convenient - the usual (for an amateur) dial for switching shooting modes with the “cherished green icon” AUTO and a set of automatic presets - SCENE. For me, these modes are useless, but they save a lot of nerves when you need to give the camera to a person who is far from photography, without doing his/her theoretical photo preparation. In addition, I am glad that this very disk is blocked from accidental scrolling by a key. As, incidentally, the wheel that surrounds it for selecting shutter operating modes is also blocked - which is also convenient and protects nerve cells.

Among the features - mode Qс, allowing you to shoot a “silent series” at a speed of 3 frames/sec. The sound from his work is really muffled, so you can take the camera for reporting to places where you cannot attract attention to yourself. There are also no complaints about the rest of the “dispersion” of buttons and controls, everything is familiar and as it should be. Just to be nitpicky, I would still separate the buttons AF-L/AE-L. It is clear that this is an amateur camera, but on the other hand there is plenty of space on the body and nothing prevented us from placing them side by side rather than combining them into one.

It is also worth noting that the body is dust/moisture-resistant, so I used the camera with a clear conscience (with the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens, also protected) even in the drizzling rain, without fear for its “health.”

Screen D610- 3.2 inches, it is, of course, not touch-sensitive or rotary. And while seasoned professionals may not need such a “body kit,” mere mortals really miss it. Shooting from the floor, like shooting from a crowd - holding the camera above your head - could be much more convenient.

It seems that either the dissatisfied grumbling of users, or the pleas were heard, and later the screen was already rotating.

U D610 a huge, chic and very bright viewfinder with 100% frame coverage and a magnification of 0.7x. In addition to standard shooting parameters, it can display a digital level and a digital grid. It is very convenient to have a second monochrome display - all information is always in sight.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS and FUNCTIONALITY Nikon D610

The camera has an autofocus module - Nikon Multi-CAM4800 with TTL phase detection and 39 focusing points, including 9 cross-shaped ones. You can configure operating modes with display of 11 or 39 points, you can set zone focusing to one, 9, 21 and 39 points. Moreover, 7 central cross sensors can focus with lenses with an aperture of less than F/8, which makes it possible to focus in very low light conditions. It (the module), with minor processing, migrated from the “crop segment”, respectively, the main disadvantage is the small frame coverage - in fact, only the central part.

Yes, the speed of its work did not cause any complaints, and to “catch” someone rushing towards high speed the car was no problem. But if you turn on tracking autofocus, then the coverage area is no longer enough... I would like to have phase sensors located throughout the frame.

In mode LiveView Only contrast focusing works, and it is very slow. Additionally, the camera does not have any manual focus assist functions in LiveView- there is no focus picking or zebra crossing. The only thing is an increase in the focusing area, with a zoom of up to 16 times. Taking into account the amateur positioning, some of the “helpers” could be added.

CONCLUSIONS:

Nikon D610- an excellent full-frame “DSLR”, which, like all cameras, Nikon equipped with a “screwdriver” necessary for normal operation A.F.-lenses and supports the entire fleet of old manual optics for the mount F. For the “advanced” amateur there are the usual convenient controls. A professional who needs a camera that is not as heavy and massive as D810 or D4S, will appreciate the excellent picture quality, low noise and wide dynamic range, in other words - all the advantages of a classic full-frame SLR camera.

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