Datasheet

Multi-area mode Full HD D-Movie
The D610’s movie function offers two image areas, selectable
according to your creative intent. The FX-based format* renders
exquisitely shallow depth of field with beautiful bokeh effects,
taking advantage of the large image sensor. In the DX-based
format, it’s possible to get close enough to the subject with a
short-focal-length lens because of the smaller image area. Having
two image areas in one camera – and an arsenal of NIKKOR lenses
including DX lenses – gives you much more room for creative
expression.
*The aspect ratio of movies is 16:9 whichever format is selected.
Live view controls: check your
images at high magnifications
The D610 comes with independent live
view controls that have been designed
specifically for both stills and movie
shooting. Its approx. 19x magnifying
capability offers you accurate focus
during shooting. For still photography,
live view is capable of fast contrast-
detect AF, operating at the same
speed as the D4 and D800 series.
When shooting movies, the camera’s
specialized exposure controls enable
smooth exposure transitions for moving
subjects. After shooting, you can also
display your images with up to approx.
38x magnification*, to allow you to make
certain that you’ve achieved the finish
that your imagination demands.
Full HD D-Movie with quality sound recording
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Stunning time-lapse photography made simple
Time-lapse photography is a unique technique, different from
stills and movies, that lets you shoot automatically at designated
intervals and save the series of stills as a movie, to replay slow-
moving activity at high speed. Creating a time-lapse photography
piece formerly required elaborate calculations and editing. Now,
you can simply set the shooting interval and time on the menu
display to generate a movie within the camera, from 24 to 36,000
times faster than regular playback. You’ll be able to record a
dramatic sequence of natural phenomena such as the flow of
clouds, movement of stars and blooming of flowers, or cars and
people coming and going in a city scene.
Note: Movie files of time-lapse photography will be saved in 16:9 aspect ratio.
Simultaneous display of movie and movie live view output
on external monitors via HDMI
The D610 is fitted with an HDMI mini-pin
connector that allows for simultaneous
display on an LCD monitor and an external monitor. In movie
live view, it is possible to output in the same resolution as the
recording dimensions of the movie (max. 1,920 × 1,080*).
In movie recording or movie live view, you can opt for the
setting information that appears on the LCD not to display on the
equipment connected via HDMI. This is convenient for viewing
the entire frame, when the image captured with a camera needs
to be checked in real time on a larger external monitor. Moreover,
it is possible to record uncompressed movie live view data directly
to an external device before recording it to an SD memory card,
meeting the demands of professionals who need uncompressed
high-quality movie footage to edit on connected equipment.
If the camera is connected to an HDMI-CEC compatible TV,
remote playback operation of the camera using the TV remote
control is also possible.
*When recording a movie through an
HDMI interface, the output image
may be smaller than the value set
with the “image size/frame rate”
menu.
Full HD quality utilizing 24.3 effective megapixels
The D610 supports Full HD 1,920 × 1,080; 30p. The EXPEED 3
optimally processes the high-pixel-count data of approx. 24.3
megapixels to deliver high-resolution movies with reduced jaggies
and moiré. Noise reduction optimized for movie recording reduces
noise effectively while maintaining definition. Smooth gradation –
with minimal block noise caused by compression – and reduced
random noise at high ISO settings are both realized. The file size
is compressed using the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC format, allowing a
maximum recording time of approx. 29 min. 59 s*. You can also
select 1,280 × 720; 60p, suitable for capturing fast-moving action.
The movie-record button is located next to the shutter-release
button, enabling you to start and stop movie recording as easily as
when shooting still images, minimizing the image blur caused by
camera shake.
*Maximum recording time varies according to frame rate, frame size and image quality
settings. Maximum recording time for time-lapse photography is 20 min.
Sound control options for consistent movie quality
The D610 employs a headphone connector for monitoring audio
with optional stereo headphones. The sound level indicators on
the LCD monitor offer visual confirmation of the audio levels
during live view. The headphone volume level can be finely
adjusted in 30 steps, while the microphone sensitivity can be
controlled precisely in 20 incremental steps. An optional compact
ME-1 Stereo Microphone allows the recording of high-quality
sound with significantly reduced mechanical noise.
Note: Microphone sensitivity and
headphone volume cannot be changed
during movie recording.
Record a time-lapse movie using the default interval
of 5 s and shooting time of 25 min.
The total number of frames in the final movie is calculated
automatically by dividing the shooting time by the interval
(e.g. 25 min. × 60 ÷ 5 s = 300 frames).
A 300-frame movie recorded at 1,920 × 1,080; 30p,
for example, will be about ten seconds long.
ME-1 Stereo
Microphone (optional)
For enhanced audio
quality, choose the optional
ME-1 Stereo Microphone,
which records high-fidelity
stereo sound with minimal
induced noise from the
autofocus system.
Note: Options support both high and normal image quality.
Frame size Frame rate
1,920 × 1,080
30p (29.97 fps)
25p (25 fps)
24p (23.976 fps)
Frame size Frame rate
1,280 × 720
60p (59.94 fps)
50p (50 fps)
30p (29.97 fps)
25p (25 fps)
Headphones shown on this page are
from another manufacturer.
External monitor in the image above is produced by another manufacturer.
Microphone sensitivity menu
Connectors for stereo headphones (left)
and stereo microphone (right)
Even during movie live view, using stereo
headphones and viewing sound level
indicators, microphone sensitivity is still
adjustable.
*Only for still-image playback (when Large size is selected, and in FX format)
Normal view
On-screen playback
(
is magnified 38x )*
On-screen during shooting
(
is magnified 19x )