Nikon D610 Review
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Nikon D610
The Nikon D610 is the cheapest full-frame Nikon DSLR. This camera was released in 2013, which means that you can’t expect it to have all the modern features of cameras today. However, the D610 offers great image quality and it might be a great tool in the right hands. You may also be interested in knowing about Nikon D810 camera which was launched after one year and it has got better specs than D610.
Is this the right camera for you? Find out in this Nikon D610 Review.
Nikon D610 Specs
The Nikon D610 features a 24.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor, and it has a native ISO range of 100 through 6400 (expandable to ISO 50 – 25,600).
Furthermore, the camera is equipped with the EXPEED 3 processing engine, it allows a continuous shooting speed of 6fps (3 fps in Continuous Quiet mode), and it has the Multi-CAM 4800 autofocus sensor module with 39 AF points (9 cross-type).
Overall, the D610 offers great image quality, but some of its features are outdated since the camera is now almost seven years old. This is why we recommend this camera for beginners in photography, or to those who don’t have a large budget but would like to experience shooting with a full-frame camera.
Is the Nikon D610 still a good beginner full-frame camera? Is it the best Nikon camera? Find an answer in the video above by ArtoftheImage.
Nikon D610 Body & Design
The Nikon D610 measures 5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23 inches and weighs 1.87 pounds, and it is a bit larger and heavier than an average DSLR camera.
On the other hand, the D610 has a high build quality. The camera was partly built out of magnesium-alloy and it has weather seals so you can enjoy photography even if the weather conditions are not ideal.
The camera has a 3.2 inch LCD with 921,000 dots and an optical viewfinder with a 100% field of view and approximately 0.7x magnification. Unfortunately, the LCD screen is fixed so you will need to put some effort into shooting images from uncomfortable angles.
The D610 also has a top screen that allows you to quickly check the main settings like aperture and shutter speed.
Nikon D610 Video Performance
The Nikon D610 shoots Full HD videos at 25p or 24p and 1280x720 videos at 60, 50, 30 or 25p. Moreover, the 610 has an HDMI output for uncompressed video recording. Also, it has a microphone and headphone ports for sound monitoring and control.
Learn more about the Nikon D610 in the video above by Dad Reviews.
Nikon D610 Lenses
The Nikon D610 has a Nikon F-mount and there are around 300 types of lenses that can be attached to this camera. Since this is a full-frame model, you should buy lenses suitable for this type of sensor. Although you should always choose glass that suits your style of photography, we suggest you check out the following:
Nikon D610 Price
The best thing about the Nikon D610 is its price. For only around $650 you can get a used D610 in an excellent condition on MPB. If you're not familiar with MPB, check out our MPB review to learn why it's our top-recommended used gear resource.
Unfortunately, the D610 has been discontinued so there is not an option to buy a new one. However, if you prefer buying a new camera you can check out the Nikon D750 or you can wait for the Nikon D760, which should be released in 2020.
