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1. Forewo rd nikonians org Nikon s announcement of the D800 in February 2012 was followed by the unveil ing of the D600 a short seven months later in September 2012 Then a little over a year later in October 2013 a minor upgrade to the D600 resulted in the release of the new Nikon D610 The upgraded D610 has three main improvements a new shutter assembly resulting in a faster picture taking rate of 6 frames per second fps versus 5 5 fps improved Auto white balance and a new 3 fps Quiet continuous Qc shutter release mode The new D610 is not a D800 nor is it a DX sensor equipped D7100 It is more like an upgraded combination of the two making it a very clever merger of a semipro and enthusiast camera with features that surpass some recent profes sional models Imagine the dilemma faced by the author of the past eight Mastering the Nikon DSLR series books Nikonian Darrell Young known to us as Digital Darrell had just written the Nikon D7100 book which was preceded by his book on the Nikon D800 800E Many of the features from both the D7100 and D800 were combined into the amazing Nikon D610 How could Darrell describe this new powerful hybrid digital single lens reflex in a way that would most benefit his readers Working with the camera Darrell s first step is the same as the one he recom mends to all new Nikon users He reads the user s manual as many times as it takes to understand important concepts Once he grasps th2. Nikon D610 The difficulty in writing a book about a powerful camera like the Nikon D610 is balancing it for multiple types of users and their various levels of knowledge and interest With too much technical detail the book will read like a user s manual With too little technical detail advanced users will get no benefit from the book Some users of the Nikon D610 HD SLR camera have come over from the world of fully automated point and shoot cameras On the other hand many photog raphers have upgraded to the D610 from cameras like the Nikon D3200 D5300 and D7100 Then there are professionals who bought a D610 to have a backup for their pro level cameras like the Nikon D300S D700 D800 D800E D3 D3S D3X and D4 Others have come over from the film world drawn by the siren call of lower cost immediate image use and very high quality Learning about the NikonD610 5 In Mastering the Nikon D610 I ve tried my best to balance the needs of new and experienced users remember my first DSLR and my confusion about how to configure the camera compared to my old film SLR What s all this histogram white balance and color space stuff The bottom line is that the Nikon D610 is a rather complex camera and it re quires a careful study of resources like this book to really get a grasp on the large range of features and functions According to Nikon it s an advanced camera with features not found in lesser consumer models I
3. ating system based on the mature and stable Nikon D7100 and many of the same internal hardware features as in the Nikon D800 including the new very powerful EXPEED 3 microprocessor system the Nikon D610 is the ultimate advanced enthusiast camera It is the first step into the FX world where full frame sensors and professional lenses provide commercial level image quality The D610 simply has everything an enthusiast photographer will need to bring home incredibly good images without jumping through hoops With the D610 digital photography has reached a level of maturity that will allow you to use your camera for a long time The massive resolution of the 24 3 megapixel MP sensor an amazing dy namic range and clean broadcast quality video make the D610 one of the world s best digital cameras In my opinion the image is what counts and the Nikon D610 can deliver some of the highest quality images out there It s a robust camera body designed to last With this camera we can return to the days 4 Basic Camera Setup when we seldom bought a new camera body and instead put our money into new Nikkor lenses Wouldn t you like to have some new lenses Sure new Nikon cameras will come out and like me you ll be attracted to them However with the D610 you won t have to buy a new camera unless you really want to It will last for many years Now let s learn how to configure and use your new D610 Learning about the
4. could rave for hours about all the cool fea tures in the D610 In fact do go on raving about this cam era for the next 12 chapters hope you can sense my enthusiasm for this impres sive new imaging machine as you read this book There are few cameras in the world with this level of capability and you own one First Use of the Camera Surprisingly quite a few brand new DSLR users are buying a Nikon D610 instead of a lower cost entry level model Even new users appreciate the robust high quality of the camera The upcoming sections and chapters are best read with your camera in hand ready for configuration There are literally hundreds of things to configure on this advanced DSLR In this chapter l Il give new D610 users a place to start Later as you progress through this book we ll look at all the buttons switches dials and menu settings in detail That will allow you to fully master the operation of your Nikon D610 Each menu in the camera has its own chapter or section Plus there is ad ditional information on how to put it all together in chapters like Metering Exposure Modes and Histogram White Balance Autofocus AF Area and Release Modes Live View Photography and Speedlight Flash Since the D610 has a movie mode we ll cover video capture in a separate chapter Movie Live View
5. e concepts and the basic directions available through the user s manual he takes those concepts and directions into the field He makes sure he understands how each feature works in basic photography and how it can be applied to specialty applications such as landscapes weddings events and portraits Once satisfied that he has mastered each new feature he then translates his experience in a simple to understand sequence of profusely illustrated steps and goes on to recommend the best initial settings and shooting techniques to match Fortunately Darrell s extensive knowledge and hands on experience gained while writing Mastering the Nikon D800 and Mastering the Nikon D7100 put him in the enviable position to draw comparisons and highlight the remarkable ad vancements in Nikon s D610 In the simplest terms he instinctively knew what was under the hood Darrell spotted the best attributes almost immediately The Nikon D610 is the perfect FX entry level model The camera s cost is more than reasonable when one considers inflation and devaluation its well sealed and robust body and the 24 MP sensor that provides better image quality and dynamic range than the more expensive Nikon D3X The D610 is designed for those who have wanted to enter the FX world but have been waiting for an affordable option making it an Foreword xv ideal choice for a serious or enthusiast photographer on a budget or as a sec ond body for the working
6. eadphone connector under 5 External microphone connector under 5 USB connector under 6 HDMI mini pin connector type C under 6 Accessory terminal for GPS and other accessories under 7 Throughout this book you ll notice that in the numbered step by step instructions there are colored terms as well as terms that are displayed in italic font Blue is used to refer to the camera s physical features Green is for functions and settings displayed on the camera s LCD screens Italic is for textual prompts seen on the camera s LCD screens Italic or bold italic is also used on select occasions for special emphasis ae ere Here is a sample paragraph with the colors and italic font in use Press the MENU button to reach the Setup Menu and then scroll to the Format memory card option by pressing the down arrow on the Multi selector You will see the following message All images on Memory card will be deleted OK Select Yes and then press the OK button Please make sure you ve transferred all your images first Basic Camera Setup oS Isabell and Her New Toys Jesse Martinez jesse101 The Nikon D610 is an exciting new full frame FX hybrid digital single lens re flex HD SLR camera in Nikon s line of advanced digital cameras It has a newly designed imaging sensor with even more dynamic range and image quality than the top of the line Nikon D3X pro camera With a camera body design and inter nal oper
7. frared receiver front xviii Camera Body Reference 23 22 gimp SS 34 35 36 37 24 J 25 N 26 S E a 28 40 29 41 or 42 31 43 32 49 48 47 46 45 44 Back of Camera 22 Mode dial lock release 36 AE L AF L button AE AF lock 23 Mode dial 37 Main command dial 24 Release mode dial 38 Multi selector 25 Release mode dial lock release 39 OK button 26 Playback button 40 Focus selector lock 27 Delete format button 41 Ambient brightness sensor for 28 MENU button Monitor 29 Retouch Picture Control button 42 Live view selector 30 Help Protect button WB 43 Lv button Live view 31 Playback zoom in button QUAL 44 Memory card slot cover 32 Playback zoom out thumbnails 45 Infrared receiver rear button ISO 46 Speaker 33 Viewfinder eyepiece 47 Memory card access lamp 34 Diopter adjustment control 48 Info button 35 Rubber eyecup 49 Monitor Camera Body Reference xix 58 57 56 53 54 55 Bottom of Camera and Lens Mount F Mount 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 Battery chamber cover Battery chamber cover latch MB D14 contact cover Rubber base plate Tripod socket Label for ID battery voltage and serial number Lens lock pin moved by Lens release button 4 Lens mount F mount AF coupling screwdriver XX Camera Body Reference Under the Camera s Side Covers 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 Card Slot 1 under 44 Card Slot 2 under 44 H
8. munity now has three language versions English German and French and we continue to grow as we surpass 400 000 members on record Nikonians now in its 14 year has earned a reputation as a friendly reliable informative and passionate Nikon user s community thanks in great measure to members like our own Digital Darrell who have taken the time to share the re sults of their experiences with Nikon imaging equipment It is a pleasure to present you with this book Enjoy it the Nikonians commu nity and your Nikons J Ramon Palacios jrp and Bo Stahlbrandt bgs Nikonians Founders www nikonians org Camera Body Reference D610 OO NAUA WN Front of Camera on Right Side facing camera Accessory shoe hot shoe Flash mode compensation button also raises flash 10 Bracketing button BKT Lens release button Audio connector cover HDMI USB connector cover Accessory terminal connector cover GPS etc AF mode button Focus mode selector iO CON A NO BPWN gt Camera Body Reference xvii 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Front of Camera on Left Side facing camera 10 Built in flash Speedlight 11 Control panel 12 Metering Formatting button 13 Movie record button 14 Exposure compensation Reset button 15 Shutter release button 16 Power switch 17 Sub command dial 18 AF assist illuminator 19 Depth of field preview button 20 Fn function button 21 In
9. professional It also features a high speed continuous shooting rate of approximately 6 frames per second compared to the 4 frames per second of the D800 providing the perfect balance between resolution and speed for those who shoot both nature and sports Recognizing these attributes and helping owners of this camera was a natu ral progression for Darrell He went back to square one with the skills he has developed in the last eight books in this series and addressed his readers with his singular point of view He wants to help the owner of this particular camera In this book Darrell has applied his time tested and reader commended skills to the D610 The ultimate reward of much deeper knowledge of your new cam era goes to you the owner of this book As you read the pages to follow you will be the beneficiary of Darrell s diligence and painstaking attention to detail By reading this book with camera in hand your photography is bound to improve This joint venture between nikonians org and Rocky Nook has developed a strong following in the camera instruction genre and Darrell s easy to under stand writing has been a key ingredient in that trend We are proud to include his impressive credentials and body of work in our ever growing and never ending resources for our community which include articles forums The Nikonian eZine Nikonians Academy Workshops the Nikonians News Blog Nikonians podcasts our Wiki and eBooks Our com
10. t s designed for people who really love photography and have a passion for image making that far ex ceeds just taking some nice pictures at a family event The D610 has most of the features found in cameras like the D800 and D4 which are cameras that professionals use to make a living In fact the Nikon D610 is becoming the camera of choice for many pros who want a backup camera or a smaller lighter camera for pleasure use and activities like hiking skydiving and underwater adventures The camera body is robust enough with its magnesium alloy polycarbonate frame to take abuse and survive Following the publication of my books Mastering the Nikon D7100 and Master ing the Nikon D800 compared the D7100 D800 and D610 side by side I m here to tell you that the Nikon D610 has all the critical functions found in the D800 and extends the feature set of the D7100 The D610 has a full range of functions that allow you to shoot images and post process them in the camera instead of on your computer If you don t like computers but want to take digital photographs and videos the Nikon D610 is the camera for you 6 Basic Camera Setup Additionally the Nikon D610 has a very powerful video sub system allowing you to record H 264 MPEG 4 Advanced Video Coding AVC compressed Full HD video movies to the camera s memory cards or stream uncompressed 8 bit 4 2 2 video to an external video recorder through its HDMI port
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