Nikon Camera D610 Users Manual

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ADefault Flash Modes
Default flash modes are shown below.
ModeDefaultModeDefault
i , k , p , n , w Auto oAuto+slow sync
s Auto+red-eye reduction 0, P,  S,  A , M Fill flash
AFlash Modes
The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following 
settings, as shown by the flash mode icon:
• AUTO (auto flash) : When lighting is poor or subject is back lit, flash pops up automatically 
when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required.
• Y  (red-eye...

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AShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash
The following shutter speeds are available with the built-in flash.
ModeShutter speedModeShutter speed
i , P *,  A*,  k , p , s , w1/200–1/60s S*1/200–30 s
n , 01/200–1/125s M*1/200–30 s,  A
o1/200–1 s
*Speeds as fast as 1/4,000s are available with optional SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, and SB-600 flash 
units when  1/250 s (Auto FP)  or 1/200 s (Auto FP)  is selected for Custom Setting e1 ( Flash sync 
speed , 0 234). When  1/250 s (Auto FP)  is...

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AAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range 
Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture.
Aperture at ISO equivalent of Range 
100 200 400800160032006400m ft 
1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 0.7–8.5 2 ft 4in.–27ft 11in. 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 0.6–6.0 2 ft–19ft 8in.
2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 0.6–4.2 2 ft–13ft 9in. 4 5.6 8 11162232 0.6–3.0 2ft–9ft 10in.
5.6 8 11 16 22 32 — 0.6–2.1 2 ft–6ft 11in. 8 11162232—— 0.6–1.5 2ft–4ft 11in.
11 16 22 32 — — — 0.6–1.1 2 ft–3ft 7in.
16 22 32 — — — — 0.6–0.8 2 ft–2...

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Flash Compensation
Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3 EV to +1 EV in increments 
of 1/3EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. 
Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced 
to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.
Press the  M (Y ) button and rotate the sub-command 
dial until the desired value is displayed in the control 
panel.
 In general, choose positive values to make the 
main subject...

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FV Lock
This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed 
without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash output is appropriate to the 
subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame.
 Flash 
output is adjusted automatically for an y changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture.
To  u s e  F V  l o c k :
1Assign FV lock to the  Fn button.
Select  FV lock  for Custom Setting f2 ( Assign Fn 
button , 0 242).
2Raise the flash.
In P,  S,...

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5Recompose the photograph.
6Ta k e  t h e  p h o t o g r a p h .
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. If desired, 
additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock.
7Release FV lock.
Press the  Fn button to release FV lock. Confirm that the FV lock icon ( e) is no 
longer displayed in the viewfinder.
DUsing FV Lock with the Built-in Flash
FV lock is only available wi th the built-in flash when TTL is selected for Custom Setting e3 
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Other Shooting Options
The camera settings listed below can be restored to 
default values by holding the W (S ) and  E buttons 
down together for more than two seconds (these 
buttons are marked by a green dot).
 The control 
panel turns off briefly  while settings are reset.
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default 
Settings
OptionDefault0
Image quality JPEG normal 93
Image size Large 95
White balance Auto > Normal 115 Fine tuning A-B: 0, G-M: 0 117
HDR (high dynamic range) Off
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ISO sensitivity...

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Autofocus (live view/movie)Autofocus mode AF-S 51
AF-area mode m , r , w , 1 , 2 , 3 , P,  S,  A , M Wide-area AF
52
n , 0 Normal-area AF
i , j , k , l , p , o , s , t , u , v , x , y , z Fa ce -pr ior it y AF
Focus point
3Center 101
Metering Matrix 109
AE lock hold Off 102, 110
Bracketing Off 153
Picture Control settings
4Unmodified 129
Flash compensation Off 148
Exposure compensation Off 112
Exposure delay mode Off 231
Flash mode i , k , p , n , w Auto
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Auto+red-eye reduction
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Bracketing
Bracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active  D-L ighting (ADL), or 
white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value.
 Choose in 
situations in which it is difficult to se t exposure, flash level (i-TTL and, where 
supported, auto aperture flash control mo des only; see pages 146, 236, and 294), 
white balance, or Active D-Lighting and there is not time to check results and adjust 
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3Select a bracketing increment.
Pressing the D button and rotate the sub-command dial to choose a 
bracketing increment.
4Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-
shot according to the bracketing program selected.
 
Modifications to exposure are added to those made with 
exposure compensation ( 0112), making it possible to achieve exposure 
compensation values of more than 5 EV.
While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing  progress indicator...