Nikon Camera D610 Users Manual

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AUse a Reliable Power Source
The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged.
 If the camera powers off while the mirror 
is raised, the curtain will close automatically.
 To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the 
following precautions:
• Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is 
raised.
• If the battery runs low while the mirror is raised, a beep will sound and the self-timer lamp 
will flash to warn that the shutter curtain will close and the...

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Caring for the Camera and Battery: 
Cautions
Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjec ted to strong shocks or vibration.
Keep dry : This product is not waterproof, and may ma lfunction if immersed in water or exposed 
to high levels of humidity.
 Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature : Sudden changes in temperature, such as those that occur 
when entering or leaving a heated building on  a cold day, can cause condensation...

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Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you are 
using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent fire.
 If the product will not be used for an 
extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag 
containing a desiccant.
 Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may 
cause the material to deteriorate.
 Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb 
moisture and should be...

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•Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance.
• A marked drop in the time a fully charged batt ery retains its charge when used at room 
temperature indicates that it requires replacement.
 Purchase a new EN-EL15 battery.
• Charge the battery before use.
 When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a 
spare EN-EL15 battery and  keep it fully charged.
 Depending on your location, it may be 
difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short...

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Available Settings
The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.
ijPS, A, M
k, p , 
n , o , 
s , 0l , m , 
r , t , 
u , v
w
x , y , 
z1 , 2 , 
3
Shooting menu
Storage folder ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
File naming1✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Role played by card in Slot 21✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Image quality1, 2✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Image size1, 2✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Image area1✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
JPEG compression1✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
NEF (RAW ) recording1✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
White balance1, 2—— ✔✔ —————
Set Picture Control1——...

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Custom Settings
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a1: AF-C priority selection✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔
a2: AF-S priority selection ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔
a3: Focus tracking with lock-on ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔
a4: AF point illumination ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔
a5: Focus point wrap-around ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔
a6: Number of focus points ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔
a7: Built-in AF-assist illuminator ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔——✔✔
b1: ISO sensitivity step value ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔
b2: EV steps for exposure cntrl ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔
b3: Easy exposure compensation — — ✔✔—————
b4: Center-weighted area — — ✔✔—————
b5: Fine-tune optimal...

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1Reset with Reset shooting menu  (0 214).
2 Reset with two-button reset ( 0151).
3Fixed at  Auto.
4 Auto ISO sensitivity control  is not available.
5 Reset when mode dial is rotated to new setting.
6Reset with  Reset custom settings  (0 221).
Custom Settings
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e1: Flash sync speed ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
e2: Flash shutter speed — — ✔✔—————
e3: Flash cntrl for built-in flash/
Optional flash ——
✔✔ —————
e4: Exposure comp. for flash — — ✔✔—————
e5: Modeling flash — — ✔✔—————
e6: Auto bracketing set — —...

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Defaults
The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below. For 
information on two-button resets, see page 151.
❚❚ Playback Menu Defaults
❚❚ Shooting Menu Defaults
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1 Default settings restored with  Reset shooting menu (0 214).
2 Reset shooting menu  can not be selected while shooting is in progress.
3 Start time reset to  Now, interval reset to 1 minute, number of in tervals and number of shots reset to 1, 
and  Start  set to  Off.
 Shooting ends when reset is performed....

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❚❚Custom Settings Menu Defaults*
*Default settings restored with  Reset custom settings (0 221).
OptionDefault0
a1 AF-C priority selection Release 221
a2 AF-S priority selection Focus 221
a3 Focus tracking with lock-on 3 (Normal) 222
a4 AF point illumination Auto 222
a5 Focus point wrap-around No wrap 222
a6 Number of focus points 39 points 223
a7 Built-in AF-assist illuminator On 223
b1 ISO sensitivity step value 1/3 step 224
b2 EV steps for exposure cntrl 1/3 step 224
b3 Easy exposure...

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❚❚Setup Menu Defaults
OptionDefault0
Save user settings Save to U1 Shooting mode
 defaults to  P81
Save to U2
Monitor brightness Manual 250
Manual 0
Clean image sensor
Clean at startup/shutdown Clean at startup & 
shutdown 301
HDMI Output resolution Auto 205
Device control On
Flicker reduction Auto 252
Time zone and date
Daylight saving time Off 253
Auto image rotation On 254
GPS Standby timer Enable 175
Use GPS to set camera clock Yes
Eye-Fi upload Enable 260
OptionDefault0