Nikon Camera D610 Users Manual

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N RETOUCH MENU ( 0261) O
 MY MENU ( 0280)
Image comment Done
Input comment
Attach comment
Auto image 
rotationOn (default)
Off
Battery info
–
Copyright 
informationDone
Artist
Copyright
Attach copyright information
Save/load 
settingsSave settings
Load settings
GPS
Standby timer
Position
Use GPS to set camera clock
Vir tual horizon–
Non-CPU lens 
dataDone
Lens number
Focal length (mm)
Maximum aperture
AF fine-tune
AF fine-tune (On/Off )
Saved value
Default
List saved values
Eye-Fi upload2Slot 1
Slot 2
Firmware version–
1 Not available at battery levels of  J or below.
2 Available only with compatible Eye-Fi memory  cards.
D-Lighting –
Red-eye 
correction–
Tri m
–
MonochromeBlack-and-white
Sepia
Cyanotype
Filter effectsSkylight
Warm filter
Red intensifier
Green intensifier
Blue intensifier
Cross screen
Soft
Color balance –
Image overlay1–
NEF (RAW) 
processing–
Resize
Select image
Choose destination
Choose size
Quick retouch–
Straighten–
Distortion 
controlAuto
Manual
Fisheye
–
Color outline–
Color sketch–
Perspective 
control–
Miniature effect
–
Selective color–
Edit movieChoose start/end point
Save selected frame
Side-by-side 
comparison2–
1Available only when  G button is pressed and 
N  tab selected in menus.
2 Only available when  J or  c (b ) button is 
pressed to display reto uch menu during full-
frame playback.
Add items Playback menu
Shooting menu
Custom setting menu
Setup menu
Retouch menu
Remove items*–
Rank items–
Choose tabMy Menu
Recent settings
* Items can also be deleted by highlighting them  in MY MENU and pressing the  O (Q ) button 
twice. 
						

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Q&A Index .................................................................................................................................... ii
Menu Options ................................................................................................................... ......... iv
For Your Safety ................................................................................................................ ...... xviii
Notices ........................................................................................................................ ................. xx
Package Contents............................................................................................................... .. xxiv
Introduction 1
Getting to Know 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 ...............................................................................\
............................. 1 9
First Steps .................................................................................................................... ............... 21
Charge the Battery ....................................................................................\
......................... .... 21
Insert the Battery .......................................................................................\
...................... ....... 23
Attach a Lens ...............................................................................................\
................... .......... 25
Basic Setup ...................................................................................................\
................. ............ 27
Insert a Memory Card...............................................................................\
............................ .29
Format the Memory Card ........................................................................\
............................ 31
Adjust Viewfinder Focus .........................................................................\
............................. 33
Basic Photography  and Playback 35
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography ( iand  j Modes) ................................................... 35
Step 1: Turn the Camera On........................................................................\
........................ 35
Step 2: Select  i or  j Mode ........................................................................\
....................... 36
Step 3: Frame the Photograph ........................................................................\
.................. 37
Step 4: Focus ...............................................................................................\
................... .......... 38
Step 5: Shoot ...............................................................................................\
................... .......... 38
Table of Contents 
						

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Creative Photography (Scene Modes) .............................................................................40
kPortrait..........................................................................................\
............................. ........ 41
l Landscape ...................................................................................\
................................... .. 41
p Child ..............................................................................................\
............................ ......... 41
m Sports ............................................................................................\
............................. ........ 41
n Close Up.......................................................................................\
................................ ..... 42
o Night Portrait .............................................................................\
.................................... .42
r Night Landscape........................................................................\
.................................... 42
s Party/Indoor ...............................................................................\
.................................... .42
t Beach/Snow ...............................................................................\
..................................... 4 3
u Sunset ...........................................................................................\
.............................. ....... 43
v Dusk/Dawn .................................................................................\
..................................... 43
w Pet Portrait..................................................................................\
................................. .... 43
x Candlelight ...................................................................................\
................................. .... 44
y Blossom ........................................................................................\
................................ ..... 44
z Autumn Colors ..........................................................................\
..................................... 44
0 Food ...............................................................................................\
............................ ......... 44
1 Silhouette ....................................................................................\
................................. .... 45
2 High Key.......................................................................................\
................................ ..... 45
3 Low Key........................................................................................\
................................ ..... 45
Basic Playback ................................................................................................................. ..........46
Deleting Unwanted Photographs........................................................................\
............. 47
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
Image Area ...........................................................................................\
.......................... ........... 63
Movie Settings ....................................................................................\
............................. ........ 65
Viewing Movies ................................................................................................................. .......67
Editing Movies ................................................................................................................. .........69
Trimming Movies ...............................................................................\
................................. .... 69
Saving Selected Frames........................................................................\
................................ 7 2 
						

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P, S, A, and M Modes 73
P: Programmed Auto ................................................................................\
............................. 7 5
S : Shutter-Priority Auto ............................................................................\
............................ .76
A : Aperture-Priority Auto.........................................................................\
............................. 7 7
M : 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 Options 89
Image Area ................................................................................................................................. 89
Image Quality and Size ......................................................................................................... .93
Image Quality..............................................................................................\
............................. 93
Image Size ....................................................................................................\
................. ............ 95
Using Two Memory Cards .................................................................................................... 96
Focus 97
Autofocus ...................................................................................................................... ............. 97
Autofocus Mode ........................................................................................\
......................... .... 97
AF-Area Mode .............................................................................................\
...................... ....... 99
Focus Point Selection ...............................................................................\
........................... 101
Focus Lock....................................................................................................\
................. ..........102
Manual Focus ................................................................................................................... ...... 103
ISO Sensitivity 105
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control ...................................................... ....................................... 107 
						

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Exposure 109
Metering................................................................................................................................... 109
Autoexposure Lock .............................................................................................................. 110
Exposure Compensation .................................................................................................... 112
White Balance 115
Fine-Tuning White Balance ............................................................................................... 117
Choosing a Color Temperature ....................................................................................... 120
Preset Manual .................................................................................................................. ...... 121
Image Enhancement 129
Picture Controls ..................................................................................................................... 129
Selecting a Picture Control ........................................................................\
....................... 129
Modifying Picture Controls ........................................................................\
...................... 131
Creating Custom Picture Controls ........................................................................\
......... 134
Sharing Custom Picture Controls ........................................................................\
........... 136
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows ............................................................ 137
Active D-Lighting ...............................................................................\
............................... ... 137
High Dynamic Range (HDR) ........................................................................\
..................... 139
Flash Photography 143
Using the Built-in Flash ....................................................................................................... 143
Flash Mode ...........................................................................................\
.................................. 144
Flash Compensation ............................................................................................................ 1 48
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
The GP-1/GP-1A GPS Unit .................................................................................................. 175 
						

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More on Playback 177
Full-Frame Playback.............................................................................................................177
Photo Information.....................................................................................\
...........................179
Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................................ 1 85
Calendar Playback .............................................................................................................. .. 186
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........................................................................... 187
Protecting Photographs from Deletion........................................................................ 188
Deleting Photographs ........................................................................................................ 189
Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback ........................................................189
The Playback Menu ...................................................................................\
........................... 190
Connections 193
Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................................... 193
Before Connecting the Camera ........................................................................\
...............193
Connecting the Camera ..........................................................................\
...........................194
Printing Photographs.......................................................................................................... 1 96
Connecting the Printer ............................................................................\
...........................19 6
Printing Pictures One 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 Delete .............................................................................................\
...................... .....212
Rotate Tall ................................................................................................\
.................... .......212
Slide Show ...............................................................................................\
...................... .....213
CThe Shooting Menu:  Shooting Options............................................................................ 214
Reset Shooting Menu ..........................................................................\
...........................214
Storage Folder........................................................................................\
......................... ..215
File Naming .............................................................................................\
....................... ....216
Auto Distortion Control ........................................................................\
.........................217
Color Space .............................................................................................\
....................... ....217
Vignette Control ....................................................................................\
........................... 218
Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) ........................................218
High ISO NR .............................................................................................\
....................... ....218 
						

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ACustom Settings:  Fine-Tuning Camera Settings ................................................................... 219
Reset Custom Settings................................................................\
................................... 221
a: Autofocus .........................................................................................\
.......................... ........ 221
a1: AF-C Priority Selection ........................................................................\
.................... 221
a2: AF-S Priority Selection ........................................................................\
.................... 221
a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On ........................................................................\
....... 222
a4: AF Point Illumination ........................................................................\
...................... 222
a5: Focus Point Wrap-Around ........................................................................\
............. 222
a6: Number of Focus Points ........................................................................\
................. 223
a7: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator........................................................................\
......... 223
b: Metering/Exposure ........................................................................\
................................. 22 4
b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value ........................................................................\
............. 224
b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl ........................................................................\
.......... 224
b3: Easy Exposure Compensation ........................................................................\
..... 225
b4: Center-Weighted Area ........................................................................\
................... 226
b5: Fine-tune Optimal Exposure ........................................................................\
........ 226
c: Timers/AE Lock ...............................................................................\
............................... ... 226
c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L ........................................................................\
........ 226
c2: Standby timer ..........................................................................\
.................................. 22 7
c3: Self-Timer...................................................................................\
.............................. .... 227
c4: Monitor off Delay ........................................................................\
.............................. 228
c5: Remote on Duration ........................................................................\
........................ 228
d: Shooting/Display...........................................................................\
................................. . 228
d1: Beep ............................................................................................\
........................... ....... 228
d2: Viewfinder Grid Display ........................................................................\
................. 229
d3: ISO Display and Adjustment ........................................................................\
........ 229
d4: Screen Tips................................................................................\
................................ .. 229
d5: CL Mode Shooting Speed ........................................................................\
............. 229
d6: Max. Continuous Release ........................................................................\
.............. 230
d7: File Number Sequence ........................................................................\
................... 230
d8: Information Display........................................................................\
......................... 231
d9: LCD Illumination........................................................................\
............................... 231
d10: Exposure Delay Mode ........................................................................\
.................. 231
d11: Flash Warning ........................................................................\
................................. 231
d12: MB-D14 Battery Type ........................................................................\
................... 232
d13: Battery Order .........................................................................\
.................................. 23 3
e: Bracketing/Flash ............................................................................\
................................ .. 234
e1: Flash Sync Speed ........................................................................\
.............................. 234
e2: Flash Shutter Speed........................................................................\
......................... 235
e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash ........................................................................\
.......... 236
e4: Exposure Comp. for Flash........................................................................\
.............. 240
e5: Modeling Flash ........................................................................\
.................................. 241
e6: Auto Bracketing Set ........................................................................\
......................... 241
e7: Bracketing  Order........................................................................\
............................... 241 
						

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f: Controls .....................................................................................................\
...........................241
f1: OK Button (Shooting Mode)........................................................................\
...........241
f2: Assign Fn Button .............................................................................\
...........................242
f3: Assign Preview Button ........................................................................\
.....................244
f4: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button ........................................................................\
.................244
f5: Customize Command Dials ........................................................................\
............245
f6: Release Button to Use Dial........................................................................\
..............246
f7: Slot Empty Release Lock ........................................................................\
..................246
f8: Reverse Indicators...........................................................................\
...........................246
f9: Assign MB-D14  4 Button ........................................................................\
................247
g: Movie.........................................................................................................\
.............. .............247
g1: Assign Fn Button ............................................................................\
...........................247
g2: Assign Preview Button ........................................................................\
....................248
g3: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button ........................................................................\
................248
g4: Assign Shutter Button ........................................................................\
.....................248
B The Setup Menu:  Camera Setup.......................................................................................... 249
Format Memory Card ..........................................................................\
...........................250
Monitor Brightness ...............................................................................\
...........................250
Image Dust Off Ref Photo ........................................................................\
.....................251
Flicker Reduction...................................................................................\
........................... 252
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 Version ..................................................................................\
...........................26 0
NThe Retouch Menu:  Creating Retouched Copies................................................................. 261
Creating Retouched Copies ........................................................................\
......................262
D-Lighting................................................................................................\
..................... ......264
Red-Eye Correction...............................................................................\
...........................264
Trim ............................................................................................................\
............... ............265
Monochrome ..........................................................................................\
........................... 266
Filter Effects.............................................................................................\
.................... .......267
Color Balance..........................................................................................\
........................ ...268
Image Overlay ........................................................................................\
.......................... .269
NEF (RAW) Processing .........................................................................\
...........................271
Resize.........................................................................................................\
................ ...........272
Quick Retouch ........................................................................................\
.......................... .273
Straighten ................................................................................................\
..................... ......274
Distortion Control .................................................................................\
...........................2 74
Fisheye ......................................................................................................\
.................. .........274
Color Outline ..........................................................................................\
........................ ...275 
						

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Color Sketch ....................................................................................\
.................................. 275
Perspective Control ........................................................................\
................................ 275
Miniature Effect ..............................................................................\
................................. . 276
Selective Color................................................................................\
................................ .. 277
Side-by-side Comparison ........................................................................\
..................... 279
O My Menu / mRecent Settings ...................................................................................... 280
Recent Settings ...................................................................................\
............................. ..... 283
Technical Notes 285
Compatible Lenses .............................................................................................................. .285
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ................................................................................. 292
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) ................................................................. 293
Other Accessories .............................................................................................................. ... 297
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ........................................................ 299
Caring for the Camera ......................................................................................................... 3 00
Storage...................................................................................................\
.................................. 300
Cleaning ................................................................................................\
....................... ........... 300
The Low-Pass Filter............................................................................\
................................ .. 301
“Clean Now” ....................................................................................\
................................ .. 301
“Clean at Startup/Shutdown” ........................................................................\
............. 302
Manual Cleaning............................................................................\
.................................. 30 3
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) ........................................................................\
.................................. 3 17
Shooting ( P, S, A, M).........................................................................\
.................................. 319
Playback ................................................................................................\
....................... ........... 320
Miscellaneous......................................................................................\
............................ ...... 321
Error Messages................................................................................................................. ...... 322
Specifications ................................................................................................................. ........ 326
Approved Memory Cards................................................................................................... 334
Memory Card Capacity ....................................................................................................... 335
Battery Life ................................................................................................................... ........... 337
Index .......................................................................................................................... ................ 338 
						

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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following 
safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.
 Keep these safety instructions 
where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failur e to observe the precautions listed in this 
section are indicated by the following symbol:
❚❚ WARNINGS
A
Keep the sun out of the frameKeep the sun well out of the frame when 
shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused 
into the camera when the sun is in or close to 
the frame could cause a fire.
ADo not look at the sun through the viewfinderViewing the sun or other strong light source 
through the viewfinder could cause 
permanent visual impairment.
AUsing the viewfinder diopter adjustment controlWhen operating the viewfinder diopter 
adjustment control with your eye to the 
viewfinder, care should be taken not to put 
your finger in your eye accidentally.
ATurn off immediately in the event of malfunctionShould you notice smoke or an unusual smell 
coming from the equipment or AC adapter 
(available separately), unplug the AC adapter 
and remove the battery immediately, taking 
care to avoid burns.
 Continued operation 
could result in injury. After removing the 
battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-
authorized service center for inspection.
ADo not use in the presence of flammable gasDo not use electronic equipment in the 
presence of flammable gas, as this could result 
in explosion or fire.
ADo not place the strap around the neck of an infant 
or child
Placing the camera strap around the neck of 
an infant or child could result in strangulation.
AKeep out of reach of childrenFailure to observe this precaution could result in 
injury. In addition, note that small parts 
constitute a chocking hazard. Should a child 
swallow any part of this equipment, consult a 
physician immediately.
ADo not disassembleTouching the product’s internal parts could 
result in injury. In the event of malfunction, 
the product should be repaired only by a 
qualified technician.
 Should the product 
break open as the result of a fall or other 
accident, remove the battery and/or AC 
adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-
authorized service center for inspection.
ADo not remain in contact with the camera, battery, 
or charger for extended periods while the devices 
are on or in use
Parts of the device become hot. Leaving the 
device in direct contact with the skin for 
extended periods may result in low-
temperature burns.
ADo not leave the product where it will be exposed to 
extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed 
automobile or in direct sunlight
Failure to observe this precaution could cause 
damage or fire.
ADo not aim a flash at the operator of a motor vehicleFailure to observe this precaution could result 
in accidents.
AAvoid contact with liquid crystalShould the monitor break, care should be 
taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and 
to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor 
touching the skin or entering the eyes or 
mouth.
This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this 
Nikon product.A