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DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 2
. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See page 18 for details. A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in "For - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 3
i The Index 0 338 i Error Messages 0 322 i Troubleshooting 0 316 X Introduction s Basic Photography and Playback x Live View Photography y Movie Live View # P, S, A, and M Modes $ User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes k Release Mode d Image Recording Options N Focus S ISO Sensitivity Z Exposure r White - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 4
Can I join photographs taken at regular intervals to create a timelapse movie? 168 i Release Modes Can I take photos one at a time or in quick succession? 6, 83 How do I take pictures with the self-timer or a remote control? 85 Can I reduce shutter noise in quiet surroundings (quiet shutter - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 5
do I restore default settings? How do I get help for a menu or message? Connections How do I copy photos to a computer? How do I print photos? Can I print the date of recording on my photos? Maintenance and Optional Accessories What memory cards can I use? What lenses can I use? What optional flash - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 6
Flash Cloudy Shade Choose color temp. Preset manual Items marked with a icon can be saved to the memory card using the Save/load settings > Save settings option in the camera setup menu (0 249). The saved settings can be copied to other D610 cameras by inserting the memory card into the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 7
time Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Microphone Destination 1 Not available if no custom Picture Controls are present. 2 Defaults to Off (modes P, S, A, M, 1, 2, and 3) or Auto (other modes). A CUSTOM SETTING MENU (0 219) Reset custom Yes settings No a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority Release - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 8
Manual (default) d9 LCD On illumination Off (default) d10 Exposure 3 s delay mode 2 s 1 s Off (default) d11 Flash warning On (default) Off d12 MB-D14 LR6 (AA alkaline) battery type HR6 (AA Ni-MH) (default) FR6 (AA lithium) d13 Battery order Use MB-D14 batteries first (default) Use - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 9
Manual (default) e4 Exposure Entire frame (default) comp. for flash Background only e5 Modeling On (default) flash Off e6 Auto AE & flash (default) bracketing AE only set Highlight active focus point Not used f Controls f2 Assign Fn Center-weighted metering Spot metering Framing - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 10
) AF lock only AF-ON None Take photos (default) Record movies B SETUP MENU (0 249) Format memory Slot 1 card Slot 2 Save user settings Save to U1 Save to U2 Reset user settings Reset U1 Reset U2 Monitor brightness Auto Manual (default) Clean image sensor Clean now Clean at startup - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 11
Battery info - Copyright information Done Artist Copyright Save/load settings GPS Attach copyright information Save settings Load settings Standby timer Position Use GPS to set - - - Select image Choose destination Choose size - - Auto Manual - - - - - - Choose start/end point Save selected - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 12
the Camera 1 The Camera Body ...1 The Mode Dial...5 The Release-Mode Dial ...6 The Control Panel...7 The Viewfinder...8 The Information Display...9 The Command Dials ...12 The BM-14 Monitor Cover 17 Camera Menus...18 Using Camera Menus ...19 First Steps ...21 Charge the Battery ...21 Insert the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 13
Live View Photography 49 Focusing in Live View ...51 The Live View Display: Live View Photography 53 The Information Display: Live View Photography 55 Manual Focus ...55 Movie Live View 57 Indices ...60 The Live View Display: Movie Live View 61 The Information Display: Movie Live View 62 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 14
Manual...78 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 79 User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes 81 Saving User Settings...81 Recalling User Settings ...82 Resetting User Settings ...82 Release Mode 83 Choosing a Release Mode ...83 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes 85 Mirror up Mode ...88 Image Recording - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 15
143 Using the Built-in Flash...143 Flash Mode ...144 Flash Compensation...148 FV Lock...149 Other Shooting Options 151 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings 151 Bracketing ...153 Multiple Exposure...160 Interval Timer Photography 164 Time-Lapse Photography 168 Non-CPU Lenses...172 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 16
at a Time 197 Printing Multiple Pictures 199 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 202 Viewing Photographs on TV 204 Menu Guide 207 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 207 Playback Folder...207 Hide Image ...208 Playback Display Options 209 Copy Image(s) ...209 Image Review ...212 After - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 17
Camera Settings 219 Reset Custom Settings 221 d5: CL Mode Shooting Speed 229 d6: Max. Continuous Release 230 d7: File Number Sequence 230 d8: Information Display 231 231 d11: Flash Warning ...231 d12: MB-D14 Battery Type 232 d13: Battery Order...233 e: Bracketing/Flash ...234 e1: Flash Sync - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 18
f6: Release Button to Use Dial 246 f7: Slot Empty Release Lock Time Zone and Date ...253 Language ...253 Image Comment ...253 Auto Image Rotation ...254 Battery Info...255 Copyright Information 256 Save/Load Settings...257 Virtual Horizon ...258 AF Fine-tune ...259 Eye-Fi Upload ...260 Firmware - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 19
301 "Clean Now" ...301 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 302 Manual Cleaning...303 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 306 Available Settings ...309 Defaults ...312 Exposure Program (Mode P 315 Troubleshooting ...316 Battery/Display ...316 Shooting (All Modes) ...317 Shooting (P, S, A, M)...319 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 20
care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection. A Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 21
become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe this accessories from the camera before boarding an aircraft, and turn the camera off during take off and landing. In medical facilities, follow staff instructions regarding the use - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 22
of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notices for Customers in Canada CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 23
has been tested and uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 24
to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual (0 121). Care should be taken - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 25
accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced. A Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 26
• BF-1B body cap • EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover) • MH-25 battery charger (AC wall adapter supplied only in countries or regions where required. Shape of power cable depends on country of sale.) • AN-DC10 strap • UC-E15 USB cable • ViewNX 2 CD • User's Manual (this guide - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 27
as you read through the rest of the manual. X The Camera Body 1 Release mode dial 6, 83 2 Mode dial 5 3 Mode dial lock release 5 4 Eyelet for camera strap 5 Release mode dial lock release 6, 83 6 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit).........292 7 Accessory shoe cover 292 8 Power switch - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 28
The Camera Body (Continued) X 1 Built-in flash 143 2 Mirror 88, 303 3 Meter coupling lever 328 Audio connector cover 61, 298 10 HDMI/USB connector cover 194, 196, 204 11 Cover for accessory terminal 298 12 Lens release button 26 13 AF-mode button 51, 98, 100 14 Focus-mode selector 97, 103 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 29
-chamber cover latch 23 7 Contact cover for optional MB-D14 battery pack 297 8 Power connector cover 299 9 CPU contacts 10 Lens mount 26, 103 11 AF coupling 12 Tripod socket 13 Body cap 25, 298 D The Microphone and Speaker Do not place the microphone or speaker in close proximity to magnetic - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 30
Body (Continued) X 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 33 2 Rubber eyecup 86 3 O/Q button Delete 47, 189 Formatting memory cards 31 4 K button Playback 46, 177 5 Monitor Viewing settings 9 Live view 49, 57 Viewing pictures control 33 12 A button Using the AE/AF lock button 24 R (info) button 9, 11 4 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 31
to suit the selected scene. Match your selection to the scene being photographed. U1 and U2 Modes (0 81) Store and recall customized shooting settings. A Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU (0 285) lenses can be used only in modes A and M. Selecting another mode when a non-CPU lens is attached disables the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 32
-Mode Dial To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting (0 83). Release mode dial lock release X Release mode dial Mode Description S Single frame One photograph is taken each time the shutterrelease button is pressed - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 33
length (non-CPU lenses 172 3 MB-D14 battery indicator 233 4 Battery indicator 35 5 Flash -tracking indicator 99 21 HDR indicator 140 22 Multiple indicator 158 24 Bracketing progress indicator recording indicator ..... 122 Active D-Lighting amount 138 Time-lapse recording indicator 170 Manual - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 34
On is selected for Custom Setting d2 229 2 Focus 243 18 Low battery warning 35 19 335 Preset white balance recording indicator...... 122 Exposure compensation No Battery When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is inserted to normal when a fully-charged battery is inserted. D The Control - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 35
10 HDR indicator 140 HDR exposure differential 140 11 Camera battery indicator 35 12 MB-D14 battery type display 232 MB-D14 battery indicator 232 13 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 36 14 Number of exposures remaining 36 Time-lapse recording indicator 170 Manual lens - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 36
indicator 149 38 Interval timer indicator 166 Time-lapse indicator 170 39 GPS connection release button halfway. The monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about 10 seconds. A See Also For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Custom Setting - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 37
AF-L button assignment 244 8 Remote control mode 85 9 Long exposure noise reduction 218 10 Role played by card in Slot 2 96 A Tool Tips A tool tip giving the name of the selected item appears in the information display. Tool tips can be turned off using Custom Setting d4 (Screen Tips; 0 229). 11 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 38
The Command Dials The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings. M/Y button Flash mode Flash compensation D button X Bracketing AF-mode button Autofocus mode AF-area mode Sub-command dial Mode dial L/U button White balance - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 39
❚❚ Scene Mode Choose a scene (h; 0 40). h mode Main command dial Monitor ❚❚ Image Quality and Size Set image quality (0 93). X + Choose an image size (0 95). X (T) button Main command dial + Control panel ❚❚ Autofocus Choose an autofocus mode (0 98). X (T) button Sub-command dial + - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 40
❚❚ ISO Sensitivity Set ISO sensitivity (0 105). + Set auto ISO sensitivity control X (0 107). W (S) button Main command dial + Control panel ❚❚ Exposure Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 75). W (S) button Sub-command dial - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 41
Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 112). + E button Main command dial Control panel Sub-command dial + Control panel L (U) button Main command dial Fine-tune white balance (0 117), set color temperature (0 120), or choose a white + balance preset (0 121) in mode P, S, A, - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 42
❚❚ Flash Settings Choose a flash mode (0 144). + Set flash compensation (mode P, X S, A, or M; 0 148). M (Y) button Main command dial + Control panel M (Y) button Sub-command dial Control panel 16 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 43
-14 Monitor Cover A clear plastic cover is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean and protect it when the camera is not in use. To attach the cover, insert the projection on the top of the cover into the matching indentation above the camera monitor (q) and press the bottom - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 44
, press the G button. X Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 207) • C: Shooting (0 214) • A: Custom Settings (0 219) G button • B: Setup (0 249) • N: Retouch (0 261) • O/m: My Menu or Recent settings (defaults to My Menu; 0 280) Slider shows position in current menu. Current - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 45
Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub-menu - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 46
J, there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J. • To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (0 39). 20 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 47
The camera is powered by an EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-25 battery charger before use. About 2 hours and 35 minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. 1 Connect the AC power cable - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 48
A The AC Wall Adapter Depending on the country or region of purchase, an AC wall adapter may also be supplied with the charger. To use the adapter, insert it into the charger AC inlet (q). Slide the AC wall adapter latch in the direction shown (w) and rotate the adapter 90 ° to - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 49
turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-chamber cover. X 2 Insert the battery. Insert the battery in the orientation shown (q), using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 50
eight times a second) during charging, confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and X charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 51
a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR. Focal length scale index Focal length scale Lens hood Lens cap Mounting index CPU contacts (0 287 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 52
and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 287), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 53
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until you have set the time and date. 1 Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. 2 Select a language - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 54
Clock Language and date/time settings can be changed at any time using the Language (0 253) and Time zone and date (0 253) options in the setup menu. The camera clock can also be synchronized with GPS devices (0 175). A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 55
stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; 0 334). The camera has two memory card slots (Slot 1 and Slot 2); if you will be using only the memory card slot cover. If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or the card has been formatted in - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 56
battery and no memory card inserted, S will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. A Using Two Memory Cards Slot 1 is for the main card; the card in slot 2 plays a backup or X secondary role. If the default setting formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 57
a second time while C is flashing to format the memory card. Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting. When formatting is complete, the control panel and viewfinder will show the number of photographs that can be recorded at current settings. 31 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 58
be deleted or recorded (a warning will be displayed in the monitor if you attempt to release the shutter). To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the "write" position. 16GB Write-protect switch A See Also X See page 250 for information on formatting memory cards using - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 59
. Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. 1 Turn the camera on. Remove the lens cap center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment control to bring the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 60
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while leaving the camera in control of other settings, rotate the mode dial to j to select Battery fully charged. K - J - Battery partially discharged. I - H d Low battery. Charge battery or ready spare battery. H (flashes) d (flashes) Shutter release disabled. Charge or exchange battery - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 62
of photographs that can be taken at current settings (values over 1,000 are rounded down to Step 2: Select i or j Mode To shoot where use of a flash is prohibited, photograph infants, or Off Display If the camera is turned off with a battery and memory card inserted, the memory card icon and - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 63
hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half with the main subject in the AF area brackets. AF area brackets A Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 64
can be stored in the memory buffer ("t"; 0 84) will be displayed in the viewfinder. Step 5: Shoot Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. The memory card access lamp next to the memory card slot cover will light while the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 65
off if no s operations are performed for about 6 seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 227). Exposure - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 66
Modes) The camera offers a choice of "scene" modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 35-39. ❚❚ h Mode To view the currently selected - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 67
turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. To take a sequence of shots, select continuous release mode - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 68
landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. o Night Portrait s Party/Indoor Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 69
off. Preserves the colors seen in the weak s natural light before dawn or after sunset. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. u Sunset w Pet Portrait Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. The - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 70
is poor. Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. y Blossom 0 Food Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms. The built-in - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 71
dark scenes to create s dark, somber images that bring out highlights. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. 2 High Key Use when shooting bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light. The built-in flash turns off - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 72
, press 1 and 3 (0 179). 1/12 NIKON D610 To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 1/ 125 F5. 6 100 85mm 0, 0 100ND610 DSC_0001. JPG 15/10/2013 10: 02: 28 NORMAL 6016x4016 A Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 73
image and return to playback. To exit without deleting the picture, press K. O (Q) button A Delete To delete selected images (0 190), all images taken on a selected date (0 191), or all images in a chosen location on a selected memory card (0 190), use the Delete option in the playback menu. 47 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 74
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over your subject as described on page 51. 4 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The focus point will flash green while the camera focuses is unable to focus, the focus point will flash red (note that pictures can be taken even when the focus point flashes red; check focus in - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 76
in live view or to record movies • The camera has been used in continuous release mode for extended periods If live view does not start when you press the a button, wait for the internal circuits to cool and then try again. A Choosing a Picture Control (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Pressing - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 77
on focusing manually, see page 55. Focus-mode selector ❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode The following autofocus modes are available in live view: Mode Description AF-S Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. x AF-F Full-time servo AF - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 78
camera will focus on the closest subject; to choose a different subject, use the multi selector). If the camera can no longer detect the subject ( center of the frame. x Normal-area AF: Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the frame. Use the multi % selector to move the focus point - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 79
indicator Description 0 The amount of time remaining before live view ends automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less. 56 A guide to the options available during live view whether the photograph would be under- or overexposed at current settings (mode M only). 78 53 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 80
they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color fringing, moire, and bright spots may appear in the monitor, while bright exposure may differ from that which would be obtained when live x view is not used. Metering in live view is adjusted to suit the live view display, producing - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 81
on Information off x Virtual horizon (0 258) Framing guides Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 103), rotate the lens focus ring will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 82
(0 172). Non-CPU lenses can be used only in A and M modes (0 73); aperture can be adjusted using the lens aperture ring. video device during live view photography, the camera monitor will remain on and the video device will display the view through the lens as shown at right. If the device supports - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 83
movies can not be recorded. A Before Recording Before recording, choose an aperture (modes A and M only, 0 77, 78); you can also choose a Picture Control (modes P, S, A, and M only, 0 129) or color space (0 217). In modes P, S, A, and M, white balance (0 115) can be set at any time by pressing the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 84
by up to ±3 EV in steps of 1/3 EV using exposure compensation (0 112). In autofocus mode, focus can be locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. Movie-record button Recording indicator Time remaining A Audio The camera can record both video and sound; do not cover the microphone on - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 85
shutter-release button all the way down (if desired, shooting information display can be assigned to the Fn, y depth-of-field preview,or AE-L/AF-L button and the button used to display camera still photography settings before shooting; 0 247, 248). Movie recording will end (the footage recorded to - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 86
settings menu (0 65). Focus can be adjusted manually as described on page 55. The roles played by the J, Fn, depth-of-field preview, and A AE-L/AF-L buttons can be chosen using Custom Settings Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button; 0 248) controls whether the shutter-release button can be used to - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 87
62 other stereo microphone is used. t Time remaining (movie live view) The recording time available for movies. 58 y Movie frame size The frame size for movie recording. 65 u Monitor brightness indicator A monitor brightness indicator. 62 i Guide A guide to the options available during - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 88
below. Note that microphone sensitivity and headphone volume can not be adjusted during recording, and that brightness affects the monitor only (0 61); movies recorded with the camera are unaffected. 1 Highlight a setting. Press and hold L (U) and press 4 or 2 to highlight the indicator for the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 89
selected for Image area > Auto DX crop and a DX lens attached use a DX-based movie format, as do images recorded with DX (24×16) 1.5× selected for Image area > Choose image area. An FX-based movie format is used when FX (36 × 24) 1.0× is selected. A a icon is displayed when the DX-based movie format - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 90
If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 248), the shutter-release buttons on optional MC-DC2 remote cords (0 298) can be used to reduction, 0 252). Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear. Bright bands may appear in some areas of the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 91
, Microphone off to turn sound recording off; to select microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity. • Destination: Choose the slot to which movies are recorded. The menu shows the time available on each card; recording ends automatically when no - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 92
. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Movie settings in the shooting menu and press 2. G button 2 Choose movie options. Highlight the desired item and press 2, then highlight an option and press J. y D Frame Size and - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 93
bar Volume Guide The following operations can be performed: To Use Description y playback is paused, movie rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep pressed for continuous rewind or advance. Skip 10 s Rotate mode Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. 67 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 94
A The p Icon Movies with indices (0 60) are indicated by a p icon in full-frame playback. A The 2 Icon 2 is displayed in full-frame and movie playback if the movie was recorded without sound. y 68 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 95
Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies: 1 Display a movie full frame. Press the K button to display pictures full frame in the monitor and press 4 and 2 to scroll through pictures until the movie you y wish to edit is displayed. K button 2 Choose a starting or end point. Play the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 96
4 Select Choose start/end point. Highlight Choose start/end point and press J. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; choose whether the current frame will be the starting or end point of the copy and press J. 5 Delete frames. y If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 97
no copy will be created. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original. A The Retouch Menu Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option in the retouch menu (0 261). y 71 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 98
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: 1 View the movie and choose a frame. Play the movie back as described on page 67; your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress bar. Press 4 or 2 to rewind or advance and press 3 to pause - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 99
with an aperture ring. Non-CPU lenses can only be used in modes A (aperture-priority auto) and M (manual), when aperture can only be adjusted using the lens aperture ring. Selecting any other mode disables the shutter release. A Non-CPU Lenses (0 285) Use the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 100
A Shutter Speed and Aperture Two of the chief factors in determining exposure are shutter speed and aperture. By slowing shutter speed while increasing aperture, or increasing shutter speed while reducing aperture, you can achieve different effects while keeping exposure constant. Fast shutter - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 101
produce the same exposure. While flexible program is in effect, a U indicator appears in the control panel. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the main command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off. A See Also See - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 102
selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects rotate the main command dial while the exposure meters are on. Shutter speed can be set to "v" or to values between 30 s and 1/4,000 s. # Main command dial - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 103
the background and foreground. Short field depths are generally used in portraits to blur background details, long field depths the user (modes A and M), allowing depth of field to be previewed in the viewfinder. Depth-of-field preview button A Custom Setting e5-Modeling Flash This setting controls - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 104
dial A AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture. A The Exposure Indicator If a shutter speed other than "bulb" or "time" is selected, the exposure indicator - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 105
pressing the ML-L3 shutter-release button. The shutter remains open for thirty minutes or until the button is pressed a second time. Length of exposure: 35 is complete, use a fully charged EN-EL15 battery or an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector. Note that noise (bright spots, - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 106
remote control release mode (0 85) after choosing the shutter speed. 4 Open the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional remote cord all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until # the exposure is complete. Time: Press the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 107
$User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial. Saving User Settings 1 Select a mode. Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode. Mode dial 2 Adjust settings. Make the desired adjustments to flexible program (mode P), shutter speed $ - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 108
in Step 4. Recalling User Settings Simply rotate the mode dial to U1 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U1, or to U2 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U2. Mode dial Resetting User Settings To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default values: $ 1 Select Reset user settings. Press the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 109
takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is held down, camera records 1-5 CL frames per second. 1 Frame rate can be chosen using Custom Setting d5 (CL mode shooting speed, 0 229). Note that only one picture will be taken if - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 110
off until all images in the buffer have been recorded. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card. A Live View If a continuous release mode is used during live view photography (0 49) or in movie - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 111
stable, level surface. 2 Select a release mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release-mode dial to E (self-timer) or 4 (remote control) mode. Release mode dial In remote control mode, the timing of the shutter release can be selected using the Remote control mode option - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 112
is pressed a second time. Note that the remote control can not be used to record movies; even if Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 248), pressing the shutter-release button on the remote control will release the shutter and record a photograph. To cancel - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 113
for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0 227). In flash modes that support red-eye releasing the shutter. A Remote Mirror-up Mode Metering is not performed in remote mirror-up mode. Photos can not be framed in the viewfinder while the mirror is raised. AA Time (bulb) exposures can not be recorded using - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 114
the viewfinder and autofocus and metering will not be performed. k 3 Take a picture. Press the shutter-release button all the way down again to take a picture. To prevent blurring caused by camera movement, press the shutter-release button smoothly, or use an optional remote cord (0 298). The mirror - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 115
view as wide as those supported by 35 mm (135) format film cameras, while automatically cropping pictures to the DX angle of view when using DX format lenses. See page 335 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored at different image area settings. ❚❚ Auto DX Crop Choose whether - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 116
at the center of the image sensor 23.5 × 15.7 mm is used to record pictures in DX format. To calculate the approximate focal length of the lens in 35mm format, multiply by 1.5. FX format (36×24) image circle FX format DX format (24×16) image circle DX format d A Image Area The selected option is - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 117
Image area can be set using the Image area option in the shooting menu or by pressing a control and 2 Choose an option. Highlight Auto DX crop or Choose image area and press 2. 3 Adjust settings. Choose an option and press J. The selected crop is displayed in the viewfinder d (0 90). 91 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 118
(Custom Setting f2, Assign Fn button, 0 242) or the depth-of-field preview button (Custom Setting f3, Assign preview button, 0 244). 2 Use the selected FX format is displayed as "36 - 24" and DX format as "24 - 16". D Auto DX Crop The selected control can not be used to select image area when a DX - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 119
card. NEF (RAW) NEF Settings such as white balance and contrast can be adjusted after shooting. JPEG fine Record JPEG images at a compression ratio Image quality can be set by pressing the X (T) button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 120
settings of NEF (RAW) + JPEG are viewed on the camera with only one memory card inserted, only the JPEG image will be displayed. If both copies are recorded to the same memory card, both copies will be erased when the photo is deleted. If the JPEG copy is recorded to a separate memory card using - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 121
(cm/in.) * FX (36×24) 1.0× (FX format) Large Medium 24.9 × 16.7/ 9.8 × 6.6 16.7 × 11.1/ 6.6 × 4.4 * Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch=approximately 2.54 cm). Image size can be set - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 122
on the card with the least amount of memory. Shutter release will be disabled when either card is full. A Recording Movies When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, the slot used to record movies can be selected using the Movie settings > Destination option in the shooting menu (0 65). 96 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 123
see below) or manually (0 103). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 101) or use focus lock to and adjust focus as necessary. At default settings, shutter can be released whether or not subject is in focus (release priority; 0 221). A Predictive Focus Tracking - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 124
-servo AF, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 221). For information on using release priority in single-servo AF, see Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection, 0 221). See page 51 for information on the autofocus options available in live view or during movie recording. 98 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 125
Choose when there is time to compose the photograph Use to quickly compose pictures release button and recompose the photograph with the subject in the selected focus point. N • Auto-area AF: The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus point. If a type G, E, or D lens is used - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 126
Focus Single-point AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used. A See Also For information on adjusting how long the camera waits before refocusing when an object moves in front of the camera, see Custom Setting a3 (Focus tracking with lock-on, 0 222). See page 52 for information on - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 127
focus-point selection to "wrap around," see Custom Setting a5 (Focus point wrap-around, 0 222). For information on choosing the number of focus points that can be selected using the multi selector, see Custom Setting a6 (Number of focus points, 0 223). For information on changing the role of the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 128
effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance. A See Also See Custom setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L, 0 226) for information on using the shutter-release button to lock exposure, Custom Setting f4 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 244) for information on choosing the role played by - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 129
Lenses Do not use AF lenses with the lens focus mode switch set to M and the camera focus-mode selector set to AF. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera or lens. • Manual focus lenses: Set focal plane mark (E) on the camera body. The distance between the lens mounting flange and - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 130
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2 EV above ISO 6400 are also available for special situations. Auto and scene modes also offer an AUTO option, which allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 132
8000-25600 equivalent). Pictures taken at these settings are more likely to be subject to noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines). A Lo 0.3-Lo 1 The settings Lo 0.3 through Lo 1 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.3-1 EV below ISO 100 (ISO 80-50 equivalent). Use for larger apertures when - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 133
selected automatically by the camera can be used with telephoto lenses to reduce blur). Shutter speeds slower than the minimum value may be used if optimum exposure can not be achieved at the ISO sensitivity value selected for Maximum sensitivity. Press J to exit when settings are complete. 107 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 134
-AUTO. When sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user, these indicators flash and the altered value is shown in viewfinder 218). When a flash is used, the value selected for Minimum shutter speed is ignored in favor of the option selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 135
. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses (0 287), distance information (3D color matrix metering II; with a other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 136
lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering to meter exposure. Note that matrix metering will not produce the desired results. 1 Lock exposure. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway. With the shutter - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 137
A Metered Area In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 4-mm in effect. A See Also If On is selected for Custom Setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L, 0 226), exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. For information on changing the role of - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 138
by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 109). Choose icon will be Z displayed in the control panel and viewfinder after you release the E button. The current value for exposure compensation can be confirmed in - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 139
compensation affects both flash level and exposure, altering the brightness of both the main subject and the background. Custom Setting e4 (Exposure comp. for flash, 0 240) can be used to restrict the effects of exposure compensation to the background only. A See Also For information on choosing the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 140
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For best results, use type manual 2,500- Choose color temperature from list of values 10,000 K (0 120). - r Use subject, light source, or existing photograph as reference for white balance (0 121). * All values are approximate and do not reflect fine-tuning (if applicable). White balance is set - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 142
by incandescent lighting, while the I Fluorescent option can be used to select the light source from the bulb types. A Studio bracketing is selected for Custom Setting e6 (Auto bracketing set, 0 241), the camera will create several images each time the shutter is released. White balance will be - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 143
, Choose color temp., or Preset manual is selected, proceed to Step 2. If Auto, Fluorescent, or Choose color temp. is selected, highlight the desired setting and press 2. For information on fine-tuning preset white balance, see page 125. 2 Fine tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 144
has been fine-tuned, an asterisk ("E") will be displayed in the control panel. ❚❚ The L (U) Button At settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the L (U) button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)- blue (B) axis (0 117; to fine-tune white balance when - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 145
. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a "warm" setting such as J (incandescent) is selected for white balance will make photographs slightly that takes such variation into account, and as such is the unit used in color-temperature compensation filters. E.g.: • 4000 K-3000 K (a difference of - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 146
results will not be obtained with flash or fluorescent lighting. Choose N (Flash) or I (Fluorescent) for these sources. With other light sources, take a test shot to determine if the selected value is appropriate. A The White Balance Menu Color temperature can also be selected in the white balance - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 147
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for manual white balance can not be measured during live view (0 49, 57), while you are shooting an HDR photograph (0 139) or multiple exposure (0 160), or when Record movies is selected for Custom Setting - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 148
reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. The camera will measure a value balance and store it in the preset selected in Step 3. No photograph will be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 149
Viewfinder r D Direct Measurement Mode If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 227). A Selecting a Preset Selecting Preset manual for the White balance option in the shooting menu - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 150
❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a selected preset. 1 Select L (Preset manual) for White balance in the shooting menu. Press the G button and select White balance in the shooting menu. Highlight Preset - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 151
A Choosing a Source Image To view the image highlighted in Step 4 full frame, press and hold the X (T) button. X (T) button To view images in other locations, hold the D button and press 1. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; select the desired card and folder (0 178). A Choosing a White - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 152
the steps below to enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty-six characters for a selected white balance preset. 1 Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu and press 2. 2 Select a preset. Highlight the desired preset and press W (S). 3 Select Edit comment - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 153
balance preset. Protected presets can not be modified and the Fine-tune and Edit comment options can not be used. 1 Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu and press 2. 2 Select a preset. Highlight the desired preset and press W (S). 3 Select Protect. Highlight - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 154
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Controls (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Nikon's unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue, among compatible devices and software. Selecting a Picture Control The camera offers a choice of - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 156
of the same model and compatible software (0 136). A The Picture Control Indicator The current Picture Control is shown in the information display when the R button is pressed. A The Shooting Menu Picture Controls can also be selected using the Set Picture Control option in the shooting menu (0 214 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 157
be modified to suit the scene or the user's creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. 1 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Picture Control list (0 129) and press 2. 2 Adjust - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 158
(0 133). Manual adjustments Manual adjustments (non-monochrome only) (monochrome only) J D "A" (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G, E, or D lens for best results. A Custom Picture Controls The - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 159
Monochrome is selected). Release the W (S) button to return to the Picture Control menu. The icons for Picture Controls that use auto contrast and saturation are displayed in green in the Picture Control grid, and lines appear parallel to the axes of the grid. A Previous Settings The line under - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 160
a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification. 4 Edit the selected Picture Control. See page 132 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O (Q) button. Press J when settings are complete. J 5 Select a destination. Choose - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 161
save changes and exit. The new Picture Control will appear in the Picture Control list. X (T) button A Manage Picture Control > Rename Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu. A Manage Picture Control > Delete The Delete option - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 162
through 99) on the memory card. J A Saving Custom Picture Controls Up to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at any one time. The memory card can only be used to store user-created custom Picture Controls. The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera (0 129) can not - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 163
, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with matrix metering (0 109). Active D-Lighting off Active D-Lighting: Y Auto J D "Active D-Lighting" Versus "D-Lighting - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 164
sensitivities of Hi 0.3 or above. A See Also When ADL bracketing is selected for Custom Setting e6 (Auto bracketing set, 0 241), the camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of shots (0 158). For information on using the Fn button and main command dial to select an Active D-Lighting option, see - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 165
of Auto is equivalent to about 2 EV). It can not be used to record NEF (RAW) images. Movie recording (0 57), flash lighting, bracketing (0 153), multiple exposure (0 160), and time-lapse photography (0 168) can not be used while HDR is in effect and a shutter speed of A is not available. + First - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 166
mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J. • To take a series of HDR photographs, select 6 On (series). HDR shooting will continue until you select Off for HDR mode. • To take one HDR photograph, select On (single photo). Normal shooting will resume automatically after you have - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 167
viewfinder while the images are combined; no photographs can be taken until recording is complete. Regardless of the option currently selected for release mode, only one photograph will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Control panel Viewfinder If On (series) is selected - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 168
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backlit subjects or to add a catch light to the subject's eyes. ❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, and w Modes 1 Choose a flash mode (0 144). 2 Take pictures. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is taken. If - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 170
is complete. To choose a flash mode, press the M (Y) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel. M (Y) button Main command dial Control panel l A Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 171
lenses with a macro function. i-TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 6400. At values over 6400, the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings. l If the flash fires in continuous release mode (0 83), only one picture will be taken each time - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 172
supports spot metering is selected. The flash control mode for the built-in flash can be selected using Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in flash, 0 236). The information display shows the flash control mode for the built-in flash as follows: Flash sync Auto FP (0 234) i-TTL - Manual - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 173
0 234). For information on choosing the slowest shutter speed available when using the flash, see Custom Setting e2 (Flash shutter speed, 0 235). For information on flash control and using the built-in flash in commander mode, see Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in flash, 0 236). See page - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 174
A Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, and SB-600 also allow flash compensation to be set using the controls on the flash unit; the value selected with the flash - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 175
any changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture. To use FV lock: 1 Assign FV lock to the Fn button. Select FV lock for Custom Setting f2 (Assign Fn button, 0 242). 2 the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. 4 Lock flash level. After confirming that - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 176
with the built-in flash when TTL is selected for Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in flash, 0 236). A Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units FV lock is also available with optional flash units in TTL and (where supported) monitor preflash AA and monitor pre-flash A flash control modes - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 177
quality JPEG normal 93 Image size Large 95 White balance Auto > Normal 115 Fine tuning A-B: 0, G-M: 0 117 HDR (high dynamic range) Off 1 139 ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity Auto and scene modes P, S, A, M AUTO 105 100 Auto ISO sensitivity control Off 107 Interval timer - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 178
Bracketing Off 153 Picture Control settings 4 Unmodified progress, shooting will end. Starting time, shooting interval, and number of intervals Picture Control only. 5 If multiple exposure is currently in progress, shooting will end and multiple exposure will be created from exposures recorded - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 179
, flash level (i-TTL and, where supported, auto aperture flash control modes only; see pages 146, 236, and 294), white balance, or Active D-Lighting and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for the same subject. ❚❚ Exposure - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 180
b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl, 0 224). For information on choosing the order in which bracketing is performed, see Custom Setting e7 (Bracketing order, 0 241). 4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-byshot according to the bracketing program - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 181
in Step 2 on page 153 each time the shutter-release button is pressed, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) > Number of camera exposure system are exceeded; in mode M, the camera will first use auto ISO sensitivity control to bring exposure as close as possible to - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 182
a different white balance. For more information on white balance, see page 115. 1 Select white balance bracketing. Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the D button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 183
adjustments are made on the green-magenta axis. In self-timer mode (0 85), the number of copies specified in the white-balance program will be created each time the shutter is released, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) > Number of shots (0 227). If the camera is - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 184
over a series of exposures. For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 137. 1 Select ADL bracketing. Choose ADL bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the D button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 185
self-timer mode, the camera will take the number of shots selected in Step 2 on page 158 t each time the shutter-release button is pressed, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) > Number of shots (0 227); the interval between shots is however controlled by Custom - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 186
, shooting will end and a multiple exposure will be recorded automatically if no operations are performed for 30 s. A Extended Recording Times For an interval between exposures of more than 30 s, extend the meter-off delay using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 227). The maximum interval between - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 187
2 Select a mode. Highlight Multiple exposure mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J. • To take a series of multiple exposures, select 6 On (series). Multiple exposure shooting will continue until you select Off for Multiple exposure mode. • To take one multiple exposure, select - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 188
Setting c3 (Self-timer) > Interval between shots. In other release modes, one photograph will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed; continue shooting until all exposures have been recorded the multiple exposure is complete. The n icon clears from the display when multiple exposure - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 189
recorded. Note that shooting will end automatically if: • A two-button reset is performed (0 151) • The camera is turned off • The battery is exhausted • Pictures , focal length, date of recording and camera orientation will also end automatically). A Other Settings While a multiple exposure is being - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 190
not select self-timer (E), remote (4), or MUP release mode when using the interval timer. Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. Before choosing a starting time, select Time zone and date in the setup menu and make sure - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 191
at current settings (for example, if a shutter speed of A is currently selected in manual exposure mode or the start time is in less than a minute), a warning will be displayed in the monitor. t D Out of Memory If the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 192
photography, 0 79) or live view (0 49) or time-lapse (0 168) photography and is not available in movie live view (0 57) or when Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 248). A Release Mode Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera will take the specified - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 193
if the battery is exhausted. Interval timer photography can also be ended by: • Selecting Start > Off in the interval timer menu • Performing a two button reset (0 151) • Selecting Reset shooting menu in the shooting menu (0 214) • Changing bracketing settings (0 153) • Terminating HDR (0 139) or - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 194
65). A Before Shooting Before beginning time-lapse photography, take a test shot at current settings (framing the photo in the viewfinder for an accurate exposure preview) and view the results in the monitor. To record changes in brightness, choose manual exposure (0 78); for consistent coloration - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 195
not begin if a time-lapse movie can not be recorded at current settings (for example, if the memory card is full, the interval or shooting time is zero, the interval is longer than the shooting time, or remote (4) release mode is selected). When complete, time-lapse movies are recorded to the memory - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 196
the frame rate selected for Movie settings > Frame size/frame rate. A 48 frame movie recorded at 1920 × 1080; 24p, for example, will be about two seconds long. The maximum length for movies recorded using time-lapse photography is 20 minutes. Length recorded/ maximum length A Cover the Viewfinder - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 197
after each shot if On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 212). Other playback operations can not be performed while the frame is displayed. A See Also For information on setting a beep to sound when time-lapse photography is complete, see Custom Setting d1 (Beep, 0 228). 171 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 198
Flash level is adjusted for changes in aperture if the flash unit supports AA (auto aperture) mode • Aperture is listed (with an use center- weighted or spot metering to achieve accurate results with some lenses, including Reflex-NIKKOR lenses) • Improves the precision of center-weighted and spot - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 199
and the lens. Note that lens data are not adjusted when non-CPU lenses are zoomed in or out. The data for different focal lengths can be be edited to reflect the new values for lens focal length and maximum aperture each time zoom is adjusted. 4 Select Done. t Highlight Done and press J. The - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 200
Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Select Choose non-CPU lens number for Custom Setting f2 (Assign Fn button, 0 242) or Custom Setting f3 (Assign preview button, 0 244). 2 Use the selected control to choose the lens number. Press the selected button and rotate the main command - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 201
accessory terminal (0 298) using the cable supplied with the GP-1/GP-1A, allowing information on the camera's current position to be recorded performed for the time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 227; to allow the camera Enable time for a signal. Pictures taken while the icon - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 202
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displayed in the monitor for about 4 s after shooting (because the camera is already in the correct orientation, images are not rotated automatically during image review). In continuous release mode, display begins when shooting ends, with the first photograph in the current series displayed. 177 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 204
when selecting pictures for operations in the playback D button I (0 207) and retouch (0 261) menus or when copying white balance from an existing photograph (0 125). A See Also For information on choosing how long the monitor will remain on when no operations are performed, see Custom Setting c4 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 205
used when the photo was taken. 1/12 100ND610 DSC_0001. JPG 15/10/2013 10: 02: 28 NORMAL 6016x4016 File information None (image only) 1/12 NIKON D610 85 / 1. 4 :S : : : N I KON D610 2013 10: 02: 28 NORMAL 6016x4016 8 Image area 3 89 9 Time of recording 27, 253 10 Date of recording - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 206
) (red) G (green) B (blue) W (S) button 2 Displayed in yellow if picture is in non-FX format (including DX-based movie format; 0 63, 89). ❚❚ RGB White balance 115 Color temperature 120 White balance fine-tuning 117 Preset manual 121 4 Current channel 1 5 Histogram (RGB channel). In all - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 207
, press X (T). Use the X (T) and W (S) buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor. A Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 208
5 132 Original Picture Control 6 135 17 Sharpening 132 18 Contrast 132 19 Brightness 132 20 Saturation 7 132 Filter effects 8 132 21 Hue 7 132 Toning 8 132, 133 22 High ISO noise reduction 218 Long exposure noise reduction 218 23 Active D-Lighting 137 24 HDR exposure differential 139 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 209
information was recorded with the photograph as described on page 256. ❚❚ GPS Data * LAT I TUDE LONG I TUDE ALT I TUDE T I ME (UTC) :N : 35º 35. 971' :E : 139º 43. 696' : 35m : 15 / 10 / 2013 : 01 : 15 : 00 1 Latitude 2 Longitude 3 Altitude 4 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) N I KON D610 100 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 210
❚❚ Overview Data 1/12 NIKON D610 1/ 4000 F2. 8 Hi 0. 3 85mm -1. 3 +1. 0 SLOW 0, 0 100ND610 DSC_0001. JPG 15/10/2013 10: 02: 28 NORMAL 6016x4016 name 216 10 Time of recording 27, 253 21 Image comment indicator 253 22 Active D-Lighting 137 23 Picture Control 129 24 Color space 217 25 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 211
images displayed. Press X (T) to reduce the number of images displayed. When four images are displayed, press to view highlighted image full frame. Use multi selector to highlight images for full-frame playback, playback zoom (0 187), deletion (0 189), or protection (0 188). Press J to display the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 212
playback The operations can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list: To Toggle between date list and thumbnail list Exit to thumbnail playback/Zoom in on highlighted photo Use W (S) X (T) Description Press W (S) button in date list to place cursor in - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 213
The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: To Zoom in or out View other areas of image Use X (T)/ W (S) Description Press X (T) to zoom in to maximum of approximately 38 × (large images in 36 × 24/3 : 2 format), 28 × - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 214
Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the L (U) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O (Q) button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 215
. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. Note that pictures that are protected or hidden can not be deleted. Full - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 216
time may be required for deletion. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. n Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date (0 191). R All Delete all pictures Highlight a picture. Use the multi selector to highlight a picture (to view the highlighted picture full - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 217
and press J. ❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Choose Select date. In the delete menu, highlight Select date and press 2. 2 Highlight a date. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date. To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press W (S). Use the multi selector to - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 218
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, be sure the camera EN-EL15 battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector (available separately). ❚❚ Supplied Software ViewNX 2 includes a "Nikon Transfer 2" function for copying pictures from the camera to the computer - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 220
Transfer 2. A Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import file using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import file. Q 194 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 221
6 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, all the pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer (for more information on using Nikon Transfer 2, start ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 and select ViewNX 2 Help from the Help menu). Start Transfer 7 Turn the camera off and disconnect the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 222
333) connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. D USB Hubs Connect the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 223
battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector. When taking photographs to be printed via direct USB connection, set pictures at a time, press the W (S) button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press X (T) to display the highlighted picture - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 224
stamp Highlight Printer default (use current printer settings), Print time stamp (print times and dates of recording on photos), or No time stamp and press J to select and exit to the previous menu. This option is available only if supported by the printer. To exit without cropping, highlight - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 225
). G button 2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. • Select date: Print one copy of all the pictures taken on a selected date. • Print (DPOF): Print an existing print order created with the DPOF print order option in the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 226
photo full screen If you chose Select date in Step 2, press 1 or 3 to highlight a date and press 2 to toggle the highlighted date on or off. To view the pictures taken on the selected date, press W (S). Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures, or press and hold X (T) to view the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 227
4 Display printing options. Press J to display PictBridge printing options. 5 Adjust printing options. Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as described on page 198 (a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index print). 6 Start printing. - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 228
that support DPOF. 1 Choose Select/set for the DPOF print order item in the playback menu. Press the G button and select DPOF print order in the playback menu. Highlight Select/set and press 2 (to remove all photographs from the print order, select G button Deselect all?). 2 Select pictures. Use the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 229
in "Printing Multiple Pictures" to modify and print the current order (0 199). DPOF print date and shooting data options are not supported when printing via direct USB connection; to print the date of recording on photographs in the current print order, use the PictBridge Time stamp option. The - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 230
(available separately from commercial sources) can be used to connect the camera to highdefinition video devices. 1 Turn the camera off. Always Audio Stereo sound recorded with optional ME-1 (0 298) stereo microphones plays in stereo when movies are viewed on HDMI devices using a camera connected - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 231
can be used for live view photography and movie live view (0 49, 57). During movie live view and movie recording HDMI output is adjusted according to the option selected for Movie settings > Frame size/frame rate in the shooting menu (0 65). Note that some HDMI devices may not support the selected - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 232
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menu Choose a folder for playback (0 177): Option ND610 All Current Description Pictures in all folders created with the D610 will be visible during playback. Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback. Only pictures in the current folder will be visible during playback. U 207 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 234
/set Hide or reveal selected pictures. Select date Selecting this option displays a list of dates. To hide all pictures taken on a date, highlight the date and press 2. Selected dates are marked by a L; to reveal all pictures taken on a selected date, highlight it and press 2. Press J to complete - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 235
items; to deselect, highlight and press 2. To return to the playback menu, highlight Done and press J. Copy Image(s) G button ➜ D playback menu Copy pictures from one memory card to another. This option is only available when two memory cards are inserted in the camera. Option Select source - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 236
W (S) to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button). Selected images are marked with a L. Press J to proceed to Step W (S) button 7 when your selection is complete. 7 Choose Select destination folder. Highlight Select destination folder and - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 237
be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. Press J again to exit when copying is complete. D Copying Images Images will not be copied if there is insufficient space on the destination card. Be sure the battery is fully charged before copying movies. If the destination folder contains an image with - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 238
picture. If deleted picture was last frame, previous picture will be displayed. T Show previous Display previous picture. If deleted picture was first frame, following picture will be displayed. If user was scrolling through pictures in order recorded, following U Continue as before picture - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 239
long each picture will be displayed. To start the slide show, highlight Start and press J. The following operations can be performed while the End show and return to playback mode. Exit to shooting mode Press shutter-release button halfway to return to shooting mode. The dialog shown at right - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 240
105 JPEG compression 94 Remote control mode 85 NEF (RAW) recording 94 Multiple exposure 160 White balance 115 Interval timer shooting 164 Set Picture Control 129 Time-lapse photography 168 Manage Picture Control 134 Movie settings 65 Auto distortion control 217 Note: Depending - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 241
or a picture numbered 9999, the shutter-release will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. To continue shooting, create a folder with a number less than 999, or select an existing folder with a number less than 999 and less than 999 images. A Startup Time U Additional time may be - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 242
file names, see page 135. A Extensions The following extensions are used: ".NEF" for NEF (RAW) images, ".JPG" for JPEG images, ".MOV" for movies, and ".NDF" for dust off reference data. In each pair of photographs recorded at image-quality settings of NEF (RAW)+JPEG, the NEF and JPEG images have the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 243
time needed to process photographs before recording begins may increase). This option does not apply to movies and is available only with type G, E, and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses excluded); results are not guaranteed with other lenses. Before using that support color management - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 244
Picture Controls and preset Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings may not produce the desired effect. Take test shots turned off before processing is complete, the picture will be saved but noise reduction will not be performed). In continuous release mode, frame rates will - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 245
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. Custom Setting groups Main menu Reset custom settings (0 221) U - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 246
AE-L/AF-L button 244 c4 Monitor off delay 228 f5 Customize command dials 245 c5 Remote on duration 228 f6 Release button to use dial 246 d Shooting/display f7 Slot empty release lock 246 d1 Beep d2 Viewfinder grid display 228 f8 Reverse indicators 246 229 f9 Assign MB-D14 4 button 247 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 247
lock when AF-C is selected for autofocus mode. The camera will continue to adjust focus until the shutter is released. a2: AF-S Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-S is selected for viewfinder photography (0 97), this option controls whether photographs can be taken only - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 248
camera immediately adjusts focus when the distance to the subject Off changes. Use when photographing a series of subjects at varying distances in quick succession. a4: AF Point Illumination G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the active focus point is highlighted in red in the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 249
Settings menu Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus-point selection. Option Description # 39 points Choose from the 39 focus points shown at right. A 11 points Choose from the 11 focus points shown at right. Use focus using autofocus when in.); when using the illuminator, - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 250
available at the new step value, ISO sensitivity will be rounded to the nearest available setting. b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select the increments used when making adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, exposure and flash compensation, and bracketing. U 224 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 251
S Sub-command dial Main command dial A Main command dial Sub-command dial M N/A A Show ISO/Easy ISO Custom Setting b3 (Easy exposure compensation) can not be used with Custom Setting d3 (Show ISO/Easy ISO). Adjustments to either of these items reset the remaining item; a message is displayed - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 252
of the entire frame will be used for both CPU and non-CPU lenses. b5: Fine-tune Optimal Exposure G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Use this option to fine-tune the AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected, exposure will lock when the shutter - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 253
are performed. The shutter-speed and aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder turn off automatically when the timer expires. Choose a shorter standby timer delay for longer battery life. c3: Self-Timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 254
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how long the camera will remain on stand-by in remote release mode (0 85). If no operations are performed for the selected period, remote shooting will end and the exposure meters will turn off. Choose shorter times for longer battery life. To reactivate - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 255
photographs (0 8). d3: ISO Display and Adjustment G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Show ISO sensitivity or Show ISO/Easy ISO is selected, the of exposures remaining. If Show ISO/ Easy ISO is selected, ISO sensitivity can be set in modes P and S by rotating the subcommand dial or in mode A by - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 256
button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls 9999, the shutter-release button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. Choose Reset for Custom Setting d7 (File number sequence - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 257
standby timer is active (0 39). Select Off for increased battery life. d10: Exposure Delay Mode G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur pictures, select 1 s, 2 s, or 3 s to delay shutter release until one, two, or three seconds after the mirror - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 258
°F) and varies with make and storage conditions; in some cases, batteries may cease to function before their expiry date. Some AA batteries can not be used; due to their performance characteristics and limited capacity, alkaline batteries have less capacity than some other types and should only be - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 259
A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D14 battery pack is attached. Note that if the MB-D14 is powered by an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector, the AC adapter will be used regardless - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 260
high-speed sync is used when a compatible flash unit is attached (0 294). If the built-in flash or other flash units are used, shutter speed is set to 1/200 s. Auto FP High-Speed Sync Allows the flash to be used at the highest shutter speed supported by the camera, making it possible to choose the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 261
will nevertheless be greater than that obtained at the same speeds with Auto FP. e2: Flash Shutter Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in mode P or A (regardless of the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 262
Settings menu Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash. Option Description 1 TTL Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions. 2 Manual full power). Choose the number of times the flash fires at the selected Times output. Note that depending on shutter speed - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 263
SB-300 flash unit is attached and turned on, Custom Setting e3 changes to Optional flash, allowing the flash control mode for the optional flash unit to be selected from TTL and Manual (Repeating flash and Commander mode options are not available). A "Times" The options available for Repeating Flash - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 264
for the built-in flash. Note that output level can not be adjusted in - - mode. 2 Adjust settings for group A. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in group A. 3 Adjust settings for group B. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in group - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 265
flash units. Turn all the remote flash units on, adjust group settings as desired, and set them to the channel selected in Step 4. See the flash unit instruction manuals for details. 8 Raise the built-in flash. Press the M photograph, focus, and shoot. FV lock (0 149) can be used if desired. U 239 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 266
or small apertures (high f-numbers) or use an optional SG-3IR infrared panel for the built-in flash. An SG-3IR is required for best results with rear-curtain sync, which produces brighter timing flashes. After positioning the remote flash units, take a test shot and view the results in the camera - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 267
only flash-level bracketing, WB bracketing (m) to perform white-balance bracketing (0 156), or ADL bracketing (y) to perform bracketing using Active D-Lighting (0 158). Note that white balance bracketing is not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG. e7: Bracketing - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 268
second time set to JPEG fine, JPEG normal, or JPEG basic, "RAW" will be displayed in the control panel and an NEF (RAW) copy will be e +NEF (RAW) recorded with the next picture taken after the Fn button is pressed (to record NEF/RAW copies with a series of photographs, keep the shutter- release - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 269
of the option selected for Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl, 0 224). w Choose nonCPU lens number Press the Fn button and rotate a command dial to choose a lens number specified using the Non-CPU lens data option (0 172). K Playback Fn button performs same function as K button - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 270
). The default setting is Preview. f4: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the locked until the button is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires. Focus locks initiates autofocus. The shutterrelease button can not be used to focus. Press the A AE-L/AF-L - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 271
the setting chosen, the aperture ring must be used to adjust aperture when a non-CPU lens is attached. • Menus and playback: If Off is selected, the multi selector is used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback, highlight thumbnails, and navigate menus. If On or On (image review - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 272
will also end when the standby timer expires. f7: Slot Empty Release Lock G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Selecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor in demo mode - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 273
button can not be used to focus. Press the MB-D14 A AE-L/AF-L button to lock flash value (built-in flash and compatible optional flash units only, 0 149, 294). Press again to cancel FV lock. The MB-D14 A AE-L/AF-L button performs the function selected for Custom Setting f2 (0 242). g: Movie g1 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 274
-L3 remote control, however, can not be used to record movies. In remote control (4) mode, pressing the shutter-release button halfway does not start movie live view, while pressing the shutter-release button on the remote control releases the shutter to record a photograph and does not start or end - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 275
settings 257 Lock mirror up for cleaning 1 303 GPS 175 Image Dust Off ref photo 251 Virtual horizon 258 HDMI 205 Non-CPU lens data 172 Flicker reduction 252 AF fine-tune 259 Time zone and date 253 Eye-Fi upload 2 260 Language 253 Firmware version 260 1 Not available when battery - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 276
choose a memory card slot and select Yes. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card in the selected slot. Before formatting, be be taken not to cover the ambient brightness sensor (0 4). Manual Press 1 or 3 to choose monitor brightness. Choose higher values - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 277
length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in. 1 control panel displays when cleaning is complete. 2 Frame a featureless white release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 278
off when the shutter-release button is pressed. Note that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is poorly lit, increasing recording times. If the reference can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures. Reference images can not be viewed using computer - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 279
B setup menu Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off (0 27). Option Description Time zone Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the new time zone. Date and time Set the camera clock. If - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 280
rotated automatically during playback (0 177) or when viewed in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or in Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 298). The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° clockwise Camera rotated 90° counter-clockwise Camera orientation is not - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 281
. Note that the camera may sometimes release the shutter without recording a photograph, for example when measuring preset white balance. A five-level display showing battery age. 0 (k) indicates that battery performance is unimpaired, 4 (l) that the battery has reached the end of its charging - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 282
by highlighting it and pressing 2. D Copyright Information To prevent unauthorized use of the artist or copyright holder names, make sure that Attach camera to another person. Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the Copyright information option. U - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 283
to the memory card in Slot 1 (0 96; if the card is full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share settings among D610 cameras. Menu Option Playback display options Playback Image review After delete Rotate tall File naming Role played by card in Slot 2 Image quality Image size - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 284
unable to measure tilt, the amount of tilt will not be displayed. A See Also For information on viewing a roll indicator in the viewfinder, see Custom Setting f2 (Assign Fn button; 0 242, 243). For information on displaying a virtual horizon in live view, see pages 55 and 62. U 258 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 285
is the same as the last two digits of the lens serial number to distinguish it from other lenses of the same type in light of the fact that Saved value can be used with only one lens of each type), highlight the desired lens and press 2. The menu shown at right - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 286
upload disabled. • e: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for upload. • f (static): Eye-Fi firmware has been updated to the latest version. A Using Eye-Fi Cards in Ad Hoc Mode Additional time may be required when connecting using Eye-Fi cards that support ad hoc mode. Set Custom Setting - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 287
display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed or retouched copies of existing pictures. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera (note that if - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 288
item, 2 to select. 2 Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X performed for a brief period. Any unsaved changes will be lost. To increase the time the monitor remains on, choose a longer menu display time for Custom Setting - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 289
A Creating Retouched Copies During Playback Retouched copies can also be created during playback. 2 2 Display picture full frame and press J or c (b). Highlight an option and press J. Create retouched copy. U 263 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 290
. Before After Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to thoroughly before proceeding. To Use Description Zoom in X (T) Press X (T) to zoom in, W (S) to zoom out. While photo is zoomed in, use multi Zoom out W (S) - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 291
the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. To Reduce size of crop Increase size of crop Use Description W (S) Press W (S) to reduce the size of the crop. X (T) Press X (T) to increase the size of the crop. Change crop aspect ratio Rotate the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 292
Monochrome Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). G button ➜ N retouch menu Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy. Increase - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 293
filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Skylight Warm filter Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less blue. The effect can be previewed in the monitor as shown at right. Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, giving the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 294
Color Balance G button ➜ N retouch menu Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color A Zoom To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor, press X (T). The histogram will be updated to show data only for the portion of the image displayed in the monitor. While the image is zoomed - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 295
from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging application. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size (0 93, 95; all - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 296
date of recording, metering, shutter speed, aperture, shooting mode, exposure compensation, focal length, and image orientation), and values for white balance and Picture saved in NEF (RAW) format use the compression selected for Type in the NEF (RAW) recording menu and have the same bit depth - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 297
and vignette control are not available with multiple exposures or pictures created with image overlay and that exposure compensation can only be set to values between -2 and +2 EV. The Picture Control grid is not displayed when Picture Controls are adjusted. Image quality (0 93) Image size (0 95 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 298
4 Copy the photograph. Highlight EXE and press J to create a JPEG copy of the selected photograph (to exit without copying the photograph, press the G button). Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. 1 Select Resize. To resize selected images, press G to - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 299
displayed; highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W (S) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, 178, hold D and press 1). Selected pictures are marked by a 8 icon. Press J when the selection is complete. 5 Save the resized copies. A confirmation - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 300
from photographs taken with DX lenses at an image area setting of FX (36×24) 1.0×. A Auto Auto is for use only with pictures taken with type G, E, and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses excluded). Results are not guaranteed with other lenses. Fisheye G button ➜ N retouch menu Create - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 301
creating a copy. Perspective Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 302
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. To Press Description - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 303
photograph and proceed to the next step. 3 Select a color. Selected color Use the multi selector to position the cursor over an object and press the A detecting unsaturated colors; choose a saturated color). To zoom in on the picture for precise A AE-L/AF-L button color selection, press X (T). - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 304
5 Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph or movie. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. 6 Select - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 305
and the retouched copy. To view the highlighted picture full frame, press and hold the X (T) button. If the copy was created from two source images using Image overlay, or Source Retouched image copy if the source has been copied multiple times, press 1 or 3 to view the other source images - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 306
O (My Menu) tab. G button The My Menu option can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items). If desired, recent settings can be displayed in place of My Menu (0 283). Options can be - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 307
5 Add more items. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark. Items indicated by a V icon can not be selected. Repeat steps 1-4 to select additional items. ❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu 1 Select Remove items. In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2. 2 Select - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 308
❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items. In My Menu (O), highlight Rank items and press 2. 2 Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. 3 Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J. Repeat Steps 2-3 to reposition additional - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 309
will be added to the top of the recent settings menu as they are used. To view My Menu again, select O My Menu for m Recent settings > Choose tab. U A Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the recent settings menu, highlight it and press the O (Q) button. A confirmation - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 310
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problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses Camera setting Focus mode Lens/accessory lenses can not be used. 2 Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses. 3 Spot used. 5 Can not be used with shifting or tilting. 6 Manual shooting mode only. 7 Can be used with AF-S and AF-I lenses - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 312
-CPU lens data (0 172). 15 Can be used in manual mode M at shutter speeds slower than flash sync speed by one step or more. 16 Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. In mode A, preset aperture using lens aperture ring before performing AE lock and shifting lens. In mode M, preset aperture - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 313
lenses can not be used. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G, E, and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G and E lenses used with the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. Maximum aperture Accessory of lens Focus points Maximum aperture Accessory - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 314
of the lens. A Compatible Non-CPU Lenses When using non-CPU lenses and accessories, rotate the camera mode dial to A or M and set aperture using the lens aperture ring. In other modes, the shutter-release is disabled. NonCPU lens data (0 172) can be used to enable many of the features available - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 315
flash will be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges. The built-in flash can also be used with AI-S, AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR, Nikon Series E and nonCPU lenses with a focal length of 24-300mm. AI 50-300mm f/4.5, modified AI 50-300mm f/4.5, AI-S 50-300mm f/4.5 ED, and AI 50-300mm f/4.5 ED - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 316
28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED VR II • AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED • AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED At ranges under 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in.), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor: • AF - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 317
A Calculating Angle of View The D610 can be used with Nikon lenses for 35mm (135) format cameras. If Auto DX crop is on (0 90) and a 35mm format lens is attached, the angle of view will be the same as a frame of 35mm film (35.9 × 24.0 mm); if a DX lens is attached, the angle of view will - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 318
supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. Optional flash units can be attached directly to the camera accessory shoe as described below. The accessory accessory shoe cover. 2 Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe. See the manual provided - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 319
camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: • The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, SB-300, and SB-R200: Feature Flash unit SB-910 1 SB-900 1 SB-800 SB-700 1 SB-600 SB-400 2 SB-300 2 SB-R200 3 Guide No. 4 ISO 100 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 320
- GN Distance-priority manual M Manual 6 RPT Repeating flash used with spot metering. 4 Selected with flash unit. 5 Auto aperture (AA) is used regardless of mode selected with flash unit. 6 Can be selected with camera. 7 Select 1/250 s (Auto FP) or 1/200 s (Auto FP) for Custom Setting - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 321
only. 2 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit to A (non-TTL auto flash). 3 Autofocus is available with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is used to select flash mode - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 322
Flash Units Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D610 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. If an optional flash unit is - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 323
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D610. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 (0 21, 23): Additional EN-EL15 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-25 (0 21): - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 324
; see the websites listed on page xxiii for the latest information on supported operating systems. At default settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in to an account on the computer and the computer is connected - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 325
chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. 2 Insert the EP-5B power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the connector in place when the connector is fully inserted. 3 Close the - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 326
every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if n the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional Speedlights, should be included when the camera is - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 327
menu. The filter can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or time, P flashes in the control panel and other operations can not be performed. Do not remove or disconnect the power source until cleaning is complete - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 328
-pass filter. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 303) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. n If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 329
using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 301), the filter can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge the battery - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 330
5 Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way down. The mirror will with a blower. Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the filter. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 331
. D Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. The D610, however, is designed to be used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 332
: Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could is connected. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 333
have been fully discharged must be charged before use. • The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use. Attempting to charge the battery while the internal temperature is elevated will impair battery performance, and the battery may not charge or charge only partially - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 334
after it is fully charged can impair battery performance. • A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new EN-EL15 battery. • Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 335
1, 2 Image area 1 JPEG compression 1 NEF (RAW) recording 1 White balance 1, 2 Set Picture Control 1 Auto distortion control 1 Color space 1 Active D-Lighting 1 - 3 - 3 ✔2 ✔ 2 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - HDR (high dynamic range) 1, 2 Vignette control 1 Long - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 336
Custom Settings 6 k, p, l, m, n, o, r, t, x, y, 1, 2, i j P S, A, M s, 0 u, v w z area b5: Fine-tune optimal exposure c1: Shutter-release button AE-L c2: Standby timer c3: Self mode shooting speed d6: Max. continuous release d7: File number sequence d8: Information - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 337
-- e7: Bracketing order -- Custom Settings 6 f1: OK button (shooting mode) ✔ ✔ f2: Assign Fn button ✔✔ f3: Assign preview button ✔✔ f4: Assign AE-L/AF-L button ✔✔ f5: Customize command dials ✔ ✔ f6: Release button to use dial ✔✔ f7: Slot empty release lock ✔✔ f8: Reverse indicators - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 338
area JPEG compression NEF (RAW) recording Type NEF (RAW) bit depth White balance Fine-tuning Choose color temp. Preset manual Set Picture Control Auto distortion control Color space Active D-Lighting P, S, A, M, 1, 2, 3 Other modes HDR (high dynamic range) HDR mode Exposure differential Smoothing - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 339
metering 0 226 Spot metering 0 c1 Shutter-release button AE-L Off MB-D14 battery type LR6 (AA alkaline) 232 d13 Battery order Use MB-D14 batteries first 233 setting Sub-command dial Menus and playback Off f6 Release button to use dial No 246 f7 Slot empty release lock Enable release - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 340
Setup Menu Defaults Option Default 0 Option Default 0 Save user settings Flicker reduction Auto 252 Save to U1 Save to U2 Shooting mode defaults to P 81 Time zone and date Daylight saving time Off 253 Monitor brightness Manual Manual 0 250 Auto image rotation GPS On 254 Clean - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 341
maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity; the above graph assumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 100 equivalent. When matrix metering is used, values over 161/3 EV are reduced to 161/3 EV. n 315 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 342
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 343
delay mode; 0 231). No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed: • Replace battery in remote control (0 298). • Choose remote control release mode (0 85). • Flash is charging (0 87). • Time selected for Custom Setting c5 (Remote on duration, 0 228) has elapsed: press camera - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 344
become hot with continued use; wait for lamp to cool down. Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements. If problem persists, perform image sensor cleaning (0 301). Sound is not recorded with movies: Microphone off is selected for Movie settings > Microphone. The brightness of - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 345
be selected using Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed); when using compatible flash units, choose 1/250 s (Auto FP) or 1/200 s (Auto FP) for full range of shutter speeds (0 234). Colors are unnatural: • Adjust white balance to match light source (0 115). • Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 129 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 346
taken before image sensor cleaning is performed (0 252). Computer displays NEF (RAW) images differently from camera: Third-party software does not display effects of Picture Controls, Active D-Lighting, or vignette control. Use ViewNX 2 (supplied) or optional Nikon software such as Capture NX - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 347
Miscellaneous Date of recording is not correct: Set camera clock (0 27, 253). Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available at certain combinations of settings or when no memory card is inserted. Note that Battery info option is not available when camera is powered by an optional EP- - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 348
ring is not set to Set ring to minimum aperture minimum aperture. (highest f-number). 26 H d Low battery. Ready a fully-charged spare battery. 21 • Battery exhausted. • Recharge or replace battery. • Battery can not be used. • Contact Nikon-authorized service representative. H d • An - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 349
at current • Delete photographs. (flashes) (flashes) settings, or camera has run out • Insert new memory card. of file or folder numbers. O (flashes) Camera malfunction. Release shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service representative. 0 105 297 76 77 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 350
clock is not set. Set camera clock. 27, 253 Failed to update flash unit firmware. Flash cannot be used. Contact a Nikon- - Firmware for flash unit mounted on camera was not updated correctly. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. - authorized service representative. Unable to - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 351
Monitor panel Problem Solution Folder another folder has been selected or Hide image used to allow at least one image to be displayed. File has been out of ink. Replace ink and select Continue. * See printer manual for more information. 0 29, 207 208 - 262 - 71 196 * 196 * 196 * 196 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 352
Nikon D610 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective angle of view Nikon FX format Effective pixels Effective pixels 24.3 million Image sensor Image sensor 35.9 × 24.0 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 24 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 353
24 × 16 1.5× image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (A and M modes only). IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses can not be used. The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 354
silhouette; 2 high key; 3 low key); programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M); U1 (user settings 1); U2 (user settings 2) Exposure compensation Can be adjusted by -5 - +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, and M modes - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 355
options support both ★high and normal image quality File format MOV Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Audio recording format Linear PCM n Audio recording device Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable Other options Index marking, time-lapse - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 356
with a fully-charged battery operating at the temperature specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA): 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.4 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 357
Hz, 0.23-0.12 A DC 8.4 V/1.2 A Supported batteries Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes at an Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 358
-bit OS X 10.8 or 10.7, Mac OS X 10.6 versions of Windows XP are not supported • 32-bit Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista: 1 GB or more (2 GB or XGA) or more (1280 × 1024 pixels or more recommended) Color: 24-bit color (True Color) or more Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 359
-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.3: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 360
, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB 48 GB, 64 GB Platinum II 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB - Professional Full-HD Video - 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB 1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards. 2 Check that any - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 361
pictures that can be stored on an 8 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card at different image quality (0 93), image size (0 95), and image area settings (0 89). ❚❚ FX (36×24 Small 1.0 MB 6300 * Includes images taken with non-DX lenses when On is selected for Auto DX crop. Buffer capacity 2 21 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 362
24 * Includes images taken with DX lenses when On is selected for Auto size varies with scene recorded. 2 Maximum number of set to Size priority. Selecting Optimal quality increases the file size of JPEG images; number of images and buffer capacity drop accordingly. n A d6-Max. Continuous Release - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 363
(vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15 batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance. • Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose their charge if left n unused - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 364
A (Aperture-priority auto 77 M (Manual 78 U1/U2 81 S (Single frame 6, 83 CL (Continuous low speed) .....6, 83, 229 CH (Continuous high speed)....6, 83 J (Quiet shutter-release).........6, 83 M (Qc shutter-release 6, 83 E (Self-timer 6, 83, 85 4 (Remote control 6, 83, 85 MUP (Mirror up 6, 83 - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 365
Date and time 27, 253 Date format 27, 253 Daylight saving time 27, 253 DCF 333 Default settings 151, 214, 221, 312 Delayed remote (Remote control mode 85 rate 65 Framing guides 55, 62 Front-curtain sync 145 Full-frame playback 177 Full-time servo AF 51 FV lock 149 FX (36 × 24) 1.0 90 FX - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 366
exposure 160 My Menu 280 N NEF (RAW 93, 94, 216, 271 NEF (RAW) bit depth 94 NEF (RAW) processing 271 NEF (RAW) recording 94 Neutral (Set Picture Control) ....129 Nikon Transfer 2 193, 194 Non-CPU lens 172, 285, 288 Non-CPU lens data 172 Normal-area AF 52 Number of focus points 223 Number - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 367
date 27, 253 Time-lapse photography .......... 168 Timer 85, 164 Toning 132, 133 Trim 265 Trimming movies 69 Tripod 3 Two-button reset 151 Type D lens 285, 287 Type E lens 285, 287 Type G lens 285, 287 U USB 194, 196 USB cable 194, 196 Use GPS to set camera clock .... 175 User settings - Nikon D610 | Product Manual - Page 368
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