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Nikon D610 Announced

d610 dslr camera fx full-frame

Nikon has just announced the D610 FX format camera, an evolution of the D600 with only a handful of small improvements. The D610 features a newly-designed shutter mechanism that (hopefully) addresses the infamous build buildup issue that plagued the D600. The new shutter realizes a maximum burst framerate of 6FPS, up from the D600's 5.5FPS. In addition, the D610 features a new Qc (Quiet Continuous) shooting mode that enables quiet shooting at approximately 3FPS. Nikon also promises that the D610 will deliver improved white balance performance for portraiture and in artificial lighting. Finally, the D610 has gotten a larger buffer that can now store up to 100 basic JPEG images (51 fine).

The new D610 body is already available for pre-order for $1999, $100 less than the was D600 at launch. Follow the link below if you'd like to get a D610:As a result of this announcement, we will be updating our D600 giveaway to feature the D610 as the grand prize!

In the US, the D610 will be avilable in three lens kits in addition to the body only.It is unusual for a manufacturer to release a new body primarily to address an issue found in an older camera. While we can't complain about the D610's spec improvements, they are so minor that we believe the D610 and D600 will look the same from the point of view of end users, minus the dust buildup issue.

For the full D610 specifications, please visit its entry in our camera database.

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197 Comments

Like most things in life, perception is everything. I have recently been researching reviews when I was looking to purchase an upgrade for my D40 which I have had for five years. I was put off the D600 by the comments I read in a number of reviews concerning the oil issue. I eventually purchased a D7100, but since purchasing this I have just read a review that mentioned a potential oil problem with this model as well. It makes me wonder whether this whole issue about oil is true or a rumour that has gone wild! I understand that Nikon refuse to comment on the issue, which is quite understanding as it could be a costly exercise if it was found to be true.

 

I hadn't heard of oil issues with the D7100!  Anyone else?

great giveaway :)

Anyone think Nikon should give a healthy p-ex for a D600 against a D610, or change the shutter mechanisms on all D600's? Apparently they're doing that on some that have been booked in for cleaning (according to Gray's of Westminster).

I'm waiting to see how the price falls to. D600, D610 either one will do.

Should be interesting to see how it performs.

Wouldn't it be of better faith to just fix the D600? I know if my car breaks the same as many others they issue a recall and fix it. I know that might not be the best option but this is a major company after all.

I think this is a nice update. It seems a little soon, but sounds like they addressed some of the shortcomings of the D600. I think this will also kill off the last of the hopes some have for a D400 to be coming out ever. With the D7100 and the D610 there is no real room now for a DX body in the same basic price range as the D610. And I don't see them putting out a DX camera for $1,500.

I heard that alot of people that were upset about this new camera. Hopefully its not what it seems. But Nikon is still the best any way

Why is it that people don't like this new camera? Are D600 users with faulty shutter not addressed properly?

This is such a dilemma. I'm still deciding whether to get this or D7000/D7100.

So am I joy

This would make a great upgrade from my Nikon D90.

Looks like a worth upgrade!

great camera would be great to own one

My challenges in photograpy is taking good pictures in poor lighting conditions i.e night or indoor events and fast moving objects i.e. birds in flight. Would the D610 be better to use in this conditions? I'm using D7000 right now and i'm not getting the results with satisfaction.

This is what I've been able to shoot with the D600 with the requirements you're looking for. Obviously your lens combination/lighting/settings will have an effect on your results. So the D610 should be able to do what you require.

 

This is birds in flight.

 

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This is low light photography.

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This is shooting indoors... (no flash). Though I now do have an sb-700 which gives fantastic results when you need a flash.

 

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Well here in Canad the Nikon D800 price as been 2,999 canadian dollards sine it came out last years and it did not change since then.....

Pretty nice shot rocknrumble !

This is my dream camera! :D Not too pro for me either which is awesome!

Pretty terrible that they didn't own to the D600 debacle.

Can't find anywhere stating if it has an AA filter or not.

Can't find anywhere stating if it has an AA filter or not.

The D610?  It does have a filter.

Wow, this looks awesome. I went to my local Best Buy this morning and they don't have it in. Not sure if, or when, as the sales guy knew nothing. 

 

Anyway, I will keep checking with them. I want to fondle one. 

I don't own a camera yet, but hope to win one on this site! I also hope to learn a lot too!:)

Looks an awesome camera would love to upgrade from my d3100...progression is the key :)

in need of a new camera to rid the horrible but decent beginner d3000, to go with my d90