Nikon Camera D610 Users Manual

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Exposure Program (Mode P)
The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph:
The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity; the above graph 
assumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 100 equivalent.
 When matrix metering is used, 
values over 161/3EV are reduced to 161/3EV.
f/1.4
f/1
f/2
f/2.8
f/4 f/5.6
f/8
f/11
f/16
f/22f/32
-4
-5
-3
1213
-2
-1 0
1
2 3
4 5
6 78 9
10 11
30 15 8 4 2 1248 153060125 250 50010002000 40008000
2221
20 19 18
17 16
15 14
[
EV ]
23
161/3
f/1.4  f/16
ISO 100; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum 
aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G)
Shutter speed (seconds)
Aperture 
						

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Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below 
before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Battery/Display
The camera is on but does not respond : Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the 
camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or, if you are using 
an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter. Note that although any data 
currently being recorded will be lost, data that  have already been recorded will not be affected 
by removing or disconnecting the power source.
Viewfinder is out of focus : Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses 
( 0 33, 297).
Viewfinder is dark : Insert a fully-charged battery ( 021, 35).
Displays turn off without warning : Choose longer delays for Custom Setting c2 ( Standby timer) or 
c4 ( Monitor off delay ) (0 227, 228).
Control panel and viewfinder disp lays are unresponsive and dim: The response times and brightness of 
these displays vary with temperature.
Fine lines are visible around active focus point or  display turns red when focus point is highlighted: These 
phenomena are normal for this type of viewfinder and do not indicate a malfunction. 
						

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Shooting (All Modes)
Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders.
Shutter-release disabled :
• Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted ( 029, 31).
• Release locked  is selected for Custom Setting f7 ( Slot empty release lock; 0 246) and no 
memory card is inserted ( 032).
• Built-in flash is charging ( 039).
• Camera is not in focus ( 038).
• CPU lens with aperture ring attached but ap erture not locked at highest f-number. If 
B is 
displayed in control panel, select  Aperture ring for Custom Setting f5 ( Customize 
command dials ) > Aperture setting  to use lens aperture ring to adjust aperture ( 0245).
• Non-CPU lens is attached bu t camera is not in mode A or  M (0 288).
Camera is slow to respond to shutter-release button : Select Off for Custom Setting d10 ( Exposure 
delay mode ; 0 231).
No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed :
• Replace battery in remote control ( 0298).
• Choose remote control release mode ( 085).
• Flash is charging ( 087).
• Time selected for Custom Setting c5 ( Remote on duration, 0 228) has elapsed: press 
camera shutter-release button halfway.
• Bright light is interfering with remote.
Photos are out of focus :
• Rotate focus-mode selector to  AF (0 97).
• Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock ( 0102, 103).
Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed halfway : Use AAE-L/AF-L  button to lock focus 
when  AF-C is selected for focus mode or when photographing moving subjects in  AF-A mode.
Can not select focus point :
• Unlock focus selector lock ( 0101).
• Auto-area AF or face-priority AF selected  for AF-area mode: choose another mode.
• Camera is in playback mode ( 0177) or menus are in use ( 0207).
• Press shutter-release button halfway to tu rn monitor off or start standby timer (039).
Can not select AF-area mode : Manual focus selected ( 055, 103).
Only one shot taken each time shutter-release  button is pressed in continuous release mode: Continuous 
shooting is not available if built-in flash fires ( 0145).
Image size can not be changed : Image quality  set to NEF (RAW)  (0 93).
Camera is slow to record photos : Turn long exposure noise reduction off ( 0218). 
						

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Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appear in photos:
• Choose lower ISO sensitivity or use high ISO noise reduction ( 0105, 218).
• Shutter speed is slower than 1 s: us e long exposure noise reduction (0218).
• Turn Active D-Lighting off to avoid heightening the effects of noise ( 0137).
AF-assist illuminator does not light :
• AF-assist lamp does not light if  AF-C is selected for autofocus mode ( 097) or if continuous-
servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in  AF-A mode. Choose  AF-S. If an option other 
than auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode, select center focus point ( 099, 101).
• The camera is currently in live view or a movie is being recorded.
• Off  selected for Custom Setting a7 ( Built-in AF-assist illuminator) ( 0 223).
• Illuminator has turned off automatically.
 Illuminator may become hot with continued use; 
wait for lamp to cool down.
Smudges appear in photographs : Clean front and rear lens elements.
 If problem persists, perform 
image sensor cleaning ( 0301).
Sound is not recorded with movies : Microphone off  is selected for Movie settings > Microphone .
The brightness of the image in the monitor differs from the exposure of photographs taken in live view :
• Center-weighted or spot metering is selected ( 0109).
• The camera is in mode  M.
• The subject is too bright or too dark.
• Active D-Lighting is in effect ( 0137).
• The photograph is a long time-exposure ( 079).
• The flash is used ( 0143).
Flicker or banding appears during  live view or movie recording: Choose an option for Flicker reduction 
that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply ( 0252).
Bright bands appear during live view or movie recording : A flashing sign, flash, or other light source with 
brief duration was used during live view or movie recording.
Menu item can not be selected : Some options are not available in all modes. 
						

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Shooting (P, S, A, M)
Shutter-release disabled:
• Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to  A or  M (0 288).
• Mode dial rotated to  S after shutter speed of  A selected in mode  M: choose new shutter 
speed ( 076).
Full range of shutter speeds not available : Flash in use.
 Flash sync speed can be selected using 
Custom Setting e1 ( Flash sync speed); when using compatible flash units, choose  1/250 s 
(Auto FP)  or 1/200 s (Auto FP)  for full range of shutter speeds ( 0234).
Colors are unnatural :
• Adjust white balance to match light source ( 0115).
• Adjust  Set Picture Control  settings (0129).
Can not measure white balance : Subject is too dark or too bright ( 0123).
Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance : Image was not created with D610 (0124).
White balance bracke ting unavailable:
• NEF (RAW ) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality  ( 0 93).
• Multiple exposure  mode is in effect ( 0 163).
Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image : A  (auto) is selected for sharpening, contrast, or 
saturation.
 For consistent results over a series of photos, choose another setting ( 0132).
Metering can not be changed : Autoexposure lock or movie live view is in effect ( 057, 110).
Exposure compensation can not be used : Choose mode P,  S, or  A ( 0 75, 76, 77).
Noise (reddish areas or other artifa cts) appears in long time-exposures : Enable long exposure noise 
reduction ( 0218). 
						

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Playback
NEF (RAW) image is not played back: Photo was taken at image quality of NEF + JPEG ( 093).
Can not view pictures reco rded with other cameras: Pictures recorded with other makes of camera may 
not be displayed correctly.
Message is displayed stating that no  images are available for playback: Select All for  Playback folder  
( 0 207).
“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation :
• Select  On for  Rotate tall  (0 212).
• Photo was taken with  Off selected for  Auto image rotation  (0 254).
• Camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken ( 0254).
• Photo is displayed in image review ( 0212).
Can not delete picture :
• Picture is protected: remove protection ( 0188).
• Memory card is locked ( 032).
Can not retouch picture : Photo can not be further edited with this camera ( 0262).
Can not change print order :
• Memory card is full: delete pictures ( 036, 189).
• Memory card is locked ( 032).
Can not select photo for printing : Photo is in NEF (RAW ) format.
 Create JPEG copy using NEF (RAW) 
processing  or transfer to computer and print using ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 
(available separately).
Picture is not displayed on TV :
• Choose correct video mode ( 065) or output resolution ( 0205).
• HDMI ( 0204) cable is not correctly connected. 
Camera does not respond to remote control for HDMI-CEC television :
• Select  On for  HDMI  > Device control  in the setup menu ( 0205).
• Adjust HDMI-CEC settings for the television  as described in documentation provided with 
the device.
Can not transfer photos to computer : OS not compatible with camera or transfer software.
 Use card 
reader to copy photos to computer ( 0193).
Photos are not displayed in Capture NX 2 : Update to latest version (0298).
Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 does not have desired effect : Image sensor cleaning changes the 
position of dust on the low-pass filter.
 Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor 
cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is 
performed.
 Dust off reference data recorded after image sensor cleaning is performed can not 
be used with photographs taken before image sensor cleaning is performed ( 0252).
Computer displays NEF (RAW) images differently from camera : Third-party software does not display 
effects of Picture Controls, Active D-Lighting, or vignette control.
 Use ViewNX 2 (supplied) or 
optional Nikon software such as Capture NX 2 (available separately). 
						

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Miscellaneous
Date of recording is not correct: Set camera clock (027, 253).
Menu item can not be selected : Some options are not available at  certain combinations of settings 
or when no memory card is inserted. Note that  Battery info option is not available when 
camera is powered by an optional EP-5B power connector and EH-5b AC adapter ( 0255). 
						

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Error Messages
This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, 
control panel, and monitor.
Indicator
ProblemSolution0
Control  panelView-
finder
B
(flashes) Lens aperture ring is not set to 
minimum aperture. Set ring to minimum aperture 
(highest f-number).
26
H dLow battery. Ready a fully-charged spare 
battery. 21
H
(flashes) d
(flashes) •
Battery exhausted. •Recharge or replace battery.
xxiii, 21, 23
•
Battery can not be used. •Contact Nikon-authorized 
service representative.
• An extremely exhausted 
rechargeable Li-ion battery 
or a third-party battery is 
inserted either in the camera 
or in the optional MB-D14 
battery pack. •
Replace the battery, or 
recharge the battery if the 
rechargeable Li-ion battery 
is exhausted.
F No lens attached, or non-CPU 
lens attached without 
specifying maximum aperture.
 
Aperture shown in stops from 
maximum aperture. Aperture value will be 
displayed if maximum aperture 
is specified.
172
— 24
 
(flashes) Camera unable to focus using 
autofocus. Change composition or focus 
manually.
98, 103
i
(flashes) •
No lens attached. •Attach non-IX Nikkor lens. 
If a CPU lens is attached, 
remove and reattach the 
lens. 25, 285
• Non-CPU lens attached. •Select mode  A or  M. 288 
						

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(Exposure 
indicators and 
shutter speed or  aperture display  flash) Subject too bright; photo will 
be overexposed.
•
Use a lower ISO sensitivity 105
• In shooting mode:
P Use optional ND filter 297
S Increase shutter speed 76
A Choose a smaller aperture 
(higher f-number) 77
Subject too dark; photo will be 
underexposed. •
Use a higher ISO sensitivity 105
• In shooting mode:
P Use flash 143
S Lower shutter speed 76
A Choose a larger aperture 
(lower f-number) 77
A
(flashes) A
 selected in mode  S. Change shutter speed or select 
mode 
M. 76, 78
%
(flashes) %
 selected in mode  S. Change shutter speed or select 
mode 
M. 76, 78
P
(flashes) k
(flashes) Images are being processed. Wait until processing is 
complete.  —
— c
(flashes) If indicator flashes for 3s after 
flash fires, photo may be 
underexposed. Check photo in monitor; if 
underexposed, adjust settings 
and try again.
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(flashes) j
(flashes) Memory insufficient to record 
further photos at current 
settings, or camera has run out 
of file or folder numbers. •
Reduce quality or size. 93, 95
• Delete photographs. 189
• Insert new memory card. 29
O
(flashes) Camera malfunction. Release shutter.
 If error persists 
or appears frequently, consult 
Nikon-authorized service 
representative. —
Indicator
ProblemSolution0
Control 
panelView-
finder 
						

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Indicator
ProblemSolution0Monitor
Control panel
No memory card. SCamera cannot detect 
memory card. Turn camera off and confirm 
that card is correctly inserted.
29
This memory card 
cannot be used.
Card may be 
damaged. 
Insert another card. W
, 
O
(flashes) •
Error accessing 
memory card. •
Use Nikon-approved card. 334
• Check that contacts are 
clean.
 If card is damaged, 
contact retailer or Nikon-
authorized service 
representative. —
• Unable to create new 
folder. •
Delete files or insert new 
memory card after copying 
important images to 
computer or other device. 29, 189
g
W
, 
O
(flashes) Camera can not control 
Eye-Fi card. •
Check that Eye-Fi card 
firmware is up to date.  260
• Copy files on Eye-Fi card to 
a computer or other device 
and format card, or insert 
new card. 29, 31, 
193
Memory card is 
locked. Slide lock to 
“write” position. W
, 
X
(flashes) Memory card is locked 
(write protected).
Slide card write-protect 
switch to “write” position. 32
Not available if 
Eye-Fi card is locked. W
, 
O
(flashes) Eye-Fi card is locked 
(write protected).
This card is not 
formatted.
Format the card. [
C ]
(flashes) Memory card has not 
been formatted for use in 
camera. Format memory card or insert 
new memory card.
29, 31
Clock has been reset — Camera clock is not set. Set camera clock. 27, 253
Failed to update 
flash unit firmware. 
Flash cannot be 
used. 
Contact a Nikon-
authorized service 
representative. —
Firmware for flash unit 
mounted on camera was 
not updated correctly. Contact a Nikon-authorized 
service representative.
—
Unable to start live 
view. Please wait. —The internal temperature 
of the camera is high. Wait for the internal circuits 
to cool before resuming live 
view or movie recording. 
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