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Active D-Lighting: save details in highlights and
shadows
Nikon’s Active D-Lighting is the best solution when shooting under
high-contrast lighting that exceeds the camera’s dynamic range,
including when movement is inherent in the subject or background
of your images. You’ll be able to maintain details in the highlights
without losing them in the shadows: just choose an intensity that
reflects the levels of contrast in your picture.
HDR for high-contrast landscapes
The D610’s HDR (High Dynamic Range) feature is a powerful
tool for outdoor photographers who often face demanding, high-
contrast lighting situations. It shoots two frames in a single shutter
release: one brighter and one darker. The camera then automatically
combines these to create an image that covers a broader dynamic
range, while retaining full saturation and tonality.
Note: Tripod recommended.
Nikon’s exclusive software: harnessing the full potential
of NEF, Nikon’s RAW
If you want to take full and detailed control of your images in post-
production, shooting in NEF/Nikon’s RAW is hugely rewarding,
thanks to the incredible amount of native data that the FX-format
image sensor yields. Subtle details in shadows and highlights that
may be lost in compressed JPEG files are better preserved in NEF –
and accordingly, in your final output. Nikon offers two exclusive
software applications that draw out the full potential of NEF
files. The supplied ViewNX 2 software provides image importing
and browsing capabilities, and frequently used image-editing
functions. When more comprehensive post-production is required,
Capture NX 2 lets you focus on editing using simple yet intuitive
Color Control Points that incorporate various powerful functions.
However you edit, with NEF you can rest assured that the original
image stays rich and intact throughout the process. Nikon’s
software can fully utilize the camera’s data where others cannot, by
truly understanding the characteristics of the D610’s image sensor
as well as the settings of your NIKKOR lenses and Speedlights,
meaning that you can expect the best results possible.
Lateral chromatic aberration reduction
Nikon’s intelligent processing measures significantly reduce the
risk of lateral chromatic aberration caused by lenses. Unlike other
correction methods that simply eliminate chromatic aberration,
Nikon’s method compensates for these color differences in a
resolving index for each color, making it particularly effective in
producing images with stunning edge-to-edge sharpness. And
because these corrections are made regardless of the NIKKOR
lens used, you can get the best images possible out of your entire
NIKKOR lens collection.
More efficient Auto ISO feature
When shooting with Auto ISO*, the D610 automatically controls
your minimum shutter speed based on the focal length of the lens
being used. This can be very helpful in reducing camera shake by
raising the ISO to ensure a sufficiently
fast shutter speed – particularly
advantageous when shooting with a
zoom lens in dim light.
*P, S, A and M modes only.
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Picture Control: capture images as you imagine them
The D610’s tightly integrated combination of NIKKOR, FX-format image sensor and EXPEED 3 image-
processing engine provides you with data-rich FX-format images. But that’s only the beginning. With the
camera’s easy-to-use Picture Control System, you can apply your preferred look and feel to both stills and
videos at the press of a button.
Simply select the look you want and start shooting, for automatic
but well-balanced results that best suit your subject matter. To
achieve more specific preferences and subtle adjustments, you
can customize the settings by fine-tuning parameters. In Standard,
Vivid, Portrait and Landscape, quick adjust can be used to move
sliders that control sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation
and hue*. It’s also possible to save adjustments as Custom
Picture Controls under your chosen name for particular shooting
scenarios. As a further plus, if you shoot in RAW (NEF) format,
Picture Control can be applied after you’ve taken the shot – from
Standard to Monochrome, Monochrome to Portrait – using Nikon
ViewNX 2 or Capture NX 2 software. Live view lets you visually
confirm how the settings are reflected in your images, both in
stills and videos.
*In Neutral, quick adjust is not available but each individual setting (sharpening, contrast,
brightness, saturation and hue) can be controlled. In Monochrome, the first three of the
parameters in Neutral are complemented by Filter Effects, toning and toning saturation.
ViewNX 2 (bundled)
All-in-one software with a
user-friendly interface.
ViewNX 2 allows you to
browse and edit your pictures
and movies, as well as share
them using Nikon’s image-
sharing and storage service,
NIKON IMAGE SPACE,
and more.
Capture NX 2 (optional)
A powerful tool for more
advanced and elaborate photo
editing, Capture NX 2 features
intuitive Color Control Point
technology that drastically
simplifies many image
enhancement procedures.
Now compatible with 64-bit
operating systems.
STANDARD: Gives balanced images with no
inconsistencies in the sharpening, contrast,
brightness, saturation or coloration. Before
you know it, you’ll be taking vibrant shots that
linger in the viewer’s memory.
NEUTRAL: Delivers images that are closest
to the actual original scene. Avoids extreme
enhancements, and reproduces the subject’s
unique colors and gradations with maximum
authenticity.
VIVID: Compared with Standard, Vivid bestows
a more glamorous overall impression for
distinctive, colorful, fresh-looking images. Ideal
for situations where you want to make colors
with low saturation stand out more.
MONOCHROME: Restricts tonal range with
effects such as black-and-white or sepia to
create or enhance a particular mood. Filter
Effects emulate the results of using a color
filter for black-and-white photographs.
PORTRAIT: Using the Neutral setting as
its base, Portrait imparts a more natural
appearance to skin. Skin tones are more
lifelike, projecting a real sense of depth for a
clear and authentic finish.
LANDSCAPE: Compared with Vivid, Landscape
creates more soothing, relaxed colors. Rich
gradations with an eye-catching appeal
enhance the vibrancy of landscapes, nature
and even city street scenes.
A dedicated Picture Control button
gives you direct access to the menu.
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Neutral mode effectively
reproduces subject details
Subjects in high saturation
tend to lose details when
the outline and the contrast
are intensified. With Neutral
mode, however, the details of
the subjects can be precisely
reproduced.