Nikon Camera D610 Users Manual

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P: Programmed Auto
In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according 
to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is 
recommended for snapshots and other situat ions in which you want to leave the 
camera in charge of sh utter speed and aperture.
AFlexible Program
In mode  P, different combinations of shutter speed 
and aperture can be selected by rotating the main 
command dial while the exposure meters are on 
(“flexible...

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S: Shutter-Priority Auto
In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera 
automatically selects the aperture that  will produce the optimal exposure.
 Use slow 
shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring  moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to 
“freeze” motion.
To choose a shutter speed, 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 
1/4,000s.
Fast shutter speed (1/1,600s) Slow shutter speed...

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A: Aperture-Priority Auto
In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically 
selects the shutter speed that wi ll produce the optimal exposure.
 Large apertures (low 
f-numbers) increase flash range ( 0147) and reduce depth of field, blurring objects 
behind and in front of the main subject.
 Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase 
depth of field, bringing out details in the background and foreground.
 Short field 
depths are generally used in portraits to blur...

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M: Manual
In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. While the 
exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, 
and the sub-command dial to set aperture.
 Shutter speed can be set to “ v” or to 
values between 30 s and 1/4,000s, or the shutter can be held open indefinitely for a 
long time-exposure ( A, 0 79).
 Aperture can be set to values between the 
minimum and maximum values for the lens.
 Use the exposure indicators to check...

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❚❚Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
Select the following shutter speeds for long time-
exposures of moving lights, the stars, night 
scenery, or fireworks.
• Bulb ( A ): The shutter remains open while 
the shutter-release button is held down.
 To  
prevent blur, use a tripod or an optional 
MC-DC2 remote cord ( 0298).
• Time ( %): Requires an optional ML-L3 remote 
control ( 0298).
 Start the exposure by pressing 
the ML-L3 shutter-release button.
 The shutter 
remains open for thirty minutes or...

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3Choose a shutter speed.
While the exposure meters are on, rotate the 
main command dial to choose a shutter 
speed of A.
 
For a shutter speed of “time” ( %), select 
remote control release mode ( 085) after 
choosing the shutter speed.
4Open 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 ML-L3 shutter-release button all the way...

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User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes
Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and  U2 positions on the mode dial.
Saving User Settings
1Select a mode.
Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode.
2Adjust settings.
Make the desired adjustments  to flexible program (mode P), shutter speed 
(modes  S and  M), aperture (modes  A and  M), exposure and flash compensation, 
flash mode, focus point, metering, autofocus and AF-area modes, bracketing, 
and settings in the shooting ( 0214) and Custom Settings (...

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5Save user settings.
Highlight Save settings  and press J to 
assign the settings selected in Steps 1 and 2 
to the mode dial position selected 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.
Resetting User Settings
To reset settings for  U1 or  U2 to default values:
1Select  Reset user settings .
Press the G button to display the menus. 
Highlight  Reset user settings  in...

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Release Mode
To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock 
release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting.
1 Average frame rate with an EN-EL15 battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/200s or faster, remaining settings other than Custom 
Setting d5 at default values, and me mory remaining in memory buffer.
2 Average frame rate with an EN-EL15 battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority  auto exposure, a...

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AThe Memory Buffer
The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary 
storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are 
being saved to the memory card.
 Up to 100 photographs can 
be taken in succession; note, however, that the frame rate will 
drop when the buffer is full ( t00).
 The approximate number 
of images that can be stored in the buffer at current settings is 
shown in the exposure-count displays in the viewfinder and 
control panel while the shutter-release button is...