Nikon Camera D610 Users Manual

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Technical Notes
Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing 
the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter 
problems using the camera.
1 IX-NIKKOR lenses can not be used.
2 Vibration Reduction ( VR) supported with VR lenses.
3 Spot metering meters selected focus point ( 0109).
4 The camera’s exposure metering and flash control  systems do not work properly when shifting and/or 
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11 Range of rotation for AI 80–200mm f/2.8 ED tripod mount is limited by camera body. Filters can not be 
exchanged while AI 200–400mm f/4 ED is mounted on camera.
12 If maximum aperture is specified using  Non-CPU lens data (0 172), aperture value will be displayed 
in viewfinder and control panel.
13 Can be used only if lens focal length and maximum aperture are specified using  Non-CPU lens data 
( 0 172).
 Use spot or center-weighted metering if desired results are not achieved.
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ARecognizing CPU and Type G, E, and D Lenses
CPU lenses (particularly types G, E, and D) are recommended, but note that IX-NIKKOR lenses 
can not be used. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G, E, and 
D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel.
 Type G and E lenses are not equipped with a lens 
aperture ring.
AAF-S/AF-I Teleconverters
The table below shows the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding 
when an AF-S/AF-I teleconverter is attached....

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ALens f-number
The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.
ACompatible Non-CPU Lenses
When using non-CPU lenses and accessories, rotate the camera mode dial to  A or  M and set 
aperture using the lens aperture ring.
 In other modes, the shutter-release is disabled. Non-
CPU lens data  (0 172) can be used to enable many of the features available with CPU 
lenses, including color matrix metering; if no  data are provided, center-weighted metering 
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LensZoom positionMinimum distance without vignetting
DX
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED 20 mm 2.0 m/6 ft  7 in.
24–55 mm 1.0 m/3 ft  3 in.
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G 
IF-ED 18 mm 1.0 m/3 ft  3 in.
24–200 mm No vignetting
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR  28 mm 1.0 m/3 ft  3 in.
50–300 mm No vignetting
FX
AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR 35 mm 1.5 m/4 ft 11 in.
AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED 28 mm 1.5 m/4 ft 11 in.
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DAF-Assist Illumination
AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses:
• AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II
• AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200–400mm f/4G 
IF-ED •
AF-S NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G ED VR II
• AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II
At ranges under 0.7 m (2 ft 4 in.), the followin g lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and 
interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor:
• AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR
• AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
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ACalculating Angle of View
The D610 can be used with Nikon lenses for 35mm (135) format cameras.
 If  Auto DX crop  is 
on ( 090) and a 35mm format lens is attached, the angle of view will be the same as a frame 
of 35mm film (35.9 × 24.0 mm); if a DX lens is  attached, the angle of view will automatically 
be adjusted to 23.5 × 15.7 mm (DX format).
If a 35 mm format lens is attached, the angle  of view can be reduced by 1.5 × by turning Auto 
DX crop  off and selecting  DX (24×16).
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Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with 
CLS-compatible flash units.
 Optional flash units can be attached directly to the 
camera accessory shoe as described below.
 The accessory shoe is equipped with a 
safety lock for flash units with a locking pin.
1Remove the accessory shoe cover.
2Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe.
See the manual provided with the flash unit for details. 
The built-in flash will not fire...

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The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication 
between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography. 
Refer to the documentation provided with the flash unit for details.
❚❚ CLS-Compatible  Flash Units
The camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units:
•The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700,  SB-600, SB-400, SB-300, and SB-R200:
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The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units:
Flash unit
SB-910
SB-900
SB-800
SB-700SB-600SB-400
SB-300
Advanced Wireless Lighting
Master/commanderRemote
Flash mode/feature
SB-910
SB-900
SB-800
SB-700SU-8001
SB-910
SB-900
SB-800SB-700
SB-600SB-R200
i-TTL i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR ✔2✔3✔2✔3✔✔✔✔✔✔
AA Auto aperture ✔4———✔5—✔5✔5——
ANon-TTL auto ✔4———✔5——✔5——
GN Distance-priority manual ✔✔———— — —— —
M Manual ✔✔✔✔
6✔✔✔✔✔✔
RPT Repeating flash ✔——— ✔— ✔✔✔ —
Auto FP...