The Nikon D610 follows relatively quickly on from its predecessor, the Nikon D600, with good reason. Despite the Nikon D600 being the most affordable full-frame DSLR of all time on launch, it has its flaws, the most noticeable of which was that after a certain number of shutter actuations – around...

First-class handling; Great performance from the sensor; Impressive AF performance

No native Wi-Fi; Too closely-grouped AF points

If you scour the internet you will find a series of complaints about some Nikon D600 owners experiencing issues with oil on the camera's sensor. It's not an issue we had with our camera, but the sudden arrival of the D610, with only a modest bump in features, suggests that it's a solution to brush...

Excellent image quality; small and light for a full-frame camera; weather-sealed; fair price for full-frame DSLR body

AF point coverage is too centralised; little is new compared to D600; default JPEG processing can be a touch harsh

Features Handling Performance Verdict Specification The Nikon D610 is this years update to the Nikon D600 , shooting at 6fps, which is quicker than the 5.5fps of the D600, and features the same 24.3 megapixel full-frame sensor, full HD video recording, ISO50 to ISO25600, a large 3.2 inch screen, and...

Excellent image quality; Excellent noise performance; Auto shutter speed control for auto ISO; Wide-strap; 2 year warranty; Compact full-frame body; Headphone / Microphone socket; Quiet shutter mode / Mup function; Slightly improved continuous shooting speed; Printed manual

Price close to higher spec D800; AWB could be better under tungsten light; Competitors are cheaper

The Nikon D610 is a full-frame digital SLR camera featuring a 24.3-megapixel FX format sensor, 39-point AF system, 14-bit analogue-to-digital conversion and a glass prism optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage. The new D610 is identical to the previous D600 model apart from three new features.

Nikon offers an update with the D610, and it's a pretty solid camera.

If you are interested in full-frame shooting and are looking for a camera that delivers amazing dynamic range, excellent image quality, and full feature set with great performance for both still images and video, all for around $2000, then look no further… this is your camera.

Excellent Image Quality; Amazing Dynamic Range; High quality performance; Full range of features; Dual SD card slots; Shutter fix is an improvement over the D600; full frame; weather sealed camera with loads of features for the price

Small AF coverage compared to some other full-frame DSLRs; Wifi not included; purchase as optional accessory; AF struggles a bit in very low light; gets there but is slow; 1/200 sync speed for flash; 1/4000 top shutter speed (same as D600

I have had my D610 for two and a half years now. It has been a good tool as I have improved my ability and carved out my niche. I have used it for everything from editorial photography to full on action photography. While it is not the best for action, in capable hands, it is up to the task.

Coming from a Nikon D7100 for over a year I decided to sell it and buy this body since I already had my full frame lenses. Honestly I wasn't expecting much except having wider viewing angles being that this is full frame. The thing that really amazes me about this camera is the way it handles noise.

Big upgrade from D700. Focus with my 85mm 1.4 is much improved. Images are sharper and it was worth it for the dual card slots alone. No more worries about card failure after an important shoot.

All around improvement

Smaller focusing pattern but not really much of a issue

Great high ISO performance, low noise through 6400 Beautiful Image quality good build quality Low light capabilities are wonderful compared to my Nikon D300. I was particularly happy with the 28-300 kit lens that came with the camera. The lens is sharp, focusses quickly and has great contrast.

Great high ISO performance, low noise through 6400 Beautiful Image quality good build quality Low light capabilities are wonderful compared to my Nikon D300; I was particularly happy with the 28-300 kit lens that came with the camera; The lens is sharp, focusses quickly and has great contrast.

Not too many; As others have mentioned depressing the release button on the mode dial can be a bit awkward, but really not too bad; The flash synch speed is only 1/200 th rather than the usual 1/250th top shutter speed of 1/4000th rather than 1/8000th