NIKON D610 (AN ECONOMIC OPTION FOR ADVANCED USERS)

The Nikon D610 is hard to find today. If you are looking for an advanced performance camera at a price similar to the one the D610 had at the time, we recommend the Nikon D7500 . You can read our review about it, here.

Choosing a camera is one of the most complicated decisions you will make as a photographer. Although we are not tired of repeating that the "habit does not make the monk", that is, that the camera does not make the photographer, the truth is that the time to buy a camera is important. It is important to know what use we are going to give it, if we are going to be able to exploit all its possibilities, if we are going to fall short, if it is worth investing in a superior model, what characteristics are indispensable for us, comparative here, user opinions over there. It is not easy, and many times, the more you know about the subject, the worse, we only manage to navigate a sea of ??doubts and indecision. Today I present a camera with which, if you meet the requirements, that is, if you give the profile, I do not think you can regret it: the Nikon D610. A Full Frame camera for enthusiastic or advanced users who want to take the step to the full format. Let's see its main features.

TO WHOM

I have already advanced a little in the introduction. The Nikon D610 is an advanced camera that is just a few steps away from entering the professional section, aimed at photographers who, without being professionals, want to enjoy the advantages of a Full Frame and professional performance in a camera aimed at advanced amateurs . If you know and understand your SLR camera perfectly, if you feel that you cannot move forward with it, you are probably close to needing a more “serious” bet when it comes to your photographic equipment. This Nikon could be an option. Judge it yourself

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

35.9 x 24.0 mm and 24.3 MP CMOS sensor
Frame coverage: FX (36 x 24): approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical. DX (24 x 16): approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical
ISO sensitivity : 100 to 6400 (forcing 50 to 25,600)
Weight: 850 gr. With battery and memory card.
Single-lens reflex viewfinder with pentaprism at eye level
Screen LCD 3.2 inch TFT approx. 921,000 points (VGA) with a viewing angle of 170 ° approx., 100% framing coverage approx. and automatic screen brightness control using the ambient brightness sensor
Shutter speed from 1/4000 to 30s
Focus points: 39 (9 cross)
Shooting modes: Frame by frame, Continuous at low speed, Continuous at high speed, Silent shutter, Continuous silent shutter, Self-timer, Remote control, Mirror up
Frame rate: 1-5 fps (continuous at low speed), 6 fps (continuous at high speed) or 3 fps (continuous silent shutter)
Built-in flash

ADVANTAGE

The Nikon D610 is an almost professional performance camera, balanced and very well built. It is robust , sealed with splashes and dust (with the same system they use in Nikon's professional range) but at the same time light and comfortable.

Silent mode of the Nikon D610

It also consists of a 39-point AF system that allows us to work with the autofocus correctly even in low light , a more than correct ISO sensitivity range, an SLR viewfinder with 100% coverage and a very good quality screen with digital level . It also incorporates a silent shooting mode to work in situations where discretion is necessary But what stands out most of it is its 24 MP Full Frame sensor that gives us high quality images, with great detail and with a good dynamic range , in a body of smaller size than its “older” sisters and therefore of Less weight , volume and above all, price . Now, you will need a few savings, because we will see later that quality is paid , however, at a lower price than its older full-format sisters. The Nikon D610 is a good way to enter the full format without pawning a kidney, without sacrificing high quality and without having to work with heavy, expensive and indecipherable cameras for the amateur photographer (advanced).

DRAWBACKS

Little is missed in this camera for one or one who looks for almost professional features in a camera of smaller size and price. You may miss WIFI connectivity at this point . Nor does it have a flip-up screen , which can be a lack for some photographers.

PRICE

Right now you can find it on Amazon for an approximate price of 1,300 Euros just the body.

GALLERY

SUMMARIZING

If you are an amateur with good technical knowledge and wanting to make the leap to the full format but without giving up a light, balanced, robust and high quality camera, this can be a very good option. Not only for the price, which although it may seem a considerable sum, it is far from its older sisters with some shared benefits (D800) but because one with such a camera and a good objective , the possibilities are endless And if you want to finish opening your mouth, I leave you the Nikon presentation video. And please, if you found this article useful, share it on your favorite social network. Thank you and see you soon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6n1o7lzJOk

Daniel Shea

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