Great review, I’ve had my D7000 since it was released. I have many prime lenses and the D7000 has done amazingly for me. I have a D610 arriving today…got it and and a couple great FX lenses at an amazing price. First step into FX, but I’m sure my D7000 will quickly become my back up camera. Love the review, very informative.
Sara Topitzer
July 23, 2020 4:22 am
Is the D 610 still a good camera? Has it been outmoded by later models?
Dead right. It’s become a real used bargain – I paid more than that just 2 1/2 years ago. Also got my 24-85 and 70-200/f4 for it used. I use it for landscapes and non-moving nature photos and it fits the bill perfectly. For the rest I use a D7500 and (used) 300/f4 and 1.4TC.
Karmadevsinh Vaghela
February 10, 2020 2:48 am
Hi Nasim I like to purchase a new body of D610 as Adorama has sale with very attractive price and with free goodies. My point is I heard a lot of negative about D610 but as a photographer since 20 years I rely on the positive reviews. Pls advice me. Thanks in advance.
I was so impressed with my first D610 two years ago, recently purchased a second to keep on a dedicated prime lens. I would highly recommend “Roberts Cameras” and their online store UsedPhotoPro. Phone 317-917-7055 USA Illinois. As a somewhat “pro” over the past 40 years, this camera does everything I could ask and the staff at Roberts’ have been very helpful when fielding questions from this East Tennessee ridge runner photographer.
Antonio
November 7, 2019 4:43 pm
Hi Nasim, today I can buy an Nikon D610 at good price. I ask you an help to choose between Pentax KP and Nikon D610. What do you suggest me? Many thanks Regards
Mike Roberts
December 19, 2017 4:27 pm
Great review! I picked my d610 up in 2015 and still love it today. Just something about that sensor. I have two questions though. #1: I see you’ve updated the review this month but I can’t tell what’s been updated. Can you please point that out? #2: I see you set your U2 for people to shoot at 12 bit instead of 14 bit. What’s the reason behind that?
Thanks in advance, Mike
Vitaliy Smuk
May 14, 2017 10:23 pm
I recently purchased the Nikon D610 and I am looking for some lenses. I am currently considering either the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G and the Nikon 85mm f/1.8G or the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G. I typically shoot landscapes and nature, but I also would prefer a lens that I could use for general photography. I also plan to shoot portraits in the future. I would appreciate any advice. Thank you in advance!
I recently bought a D610 (used) for landscapes (I have a D7500 for wildlife). I use the D610 with the 18-35mm (I thought the 16-35mm too expensive – it’s no sharper and I’d sooner use the price difference to get a 14mm, should I want something seriously wide), 50/f1.8D (it weighs nothing costs buttons and goes in any old bit of my bag) and 70-200/f4. That said, I take virtually all of my D610 images with my 18-35mm. I originally thought I’d go for something like my old Tamron 24-135mm and a 20mm pancake lens, but the problem for me is my Lee filters. I frequently use the whole 18-35mm range and I don’t want to be faffing taking filters on an off a 20mm and 24-135mm lenses. I change filters less often with the 18-35mm.
Kevin S
August 4, 2014 5:39 pm
You say that the 6D has a serious disadvantage over the D610 in having only one card slot… what did you do before circa 2010, or in the days of film? The 6D can WiFi files in real time to an iPad or iPhone, plus you’re going to duplicate with at least one spare body/lens (and/or a second shooter) when it’s really important (ie. a wedding).
You also say that the 6D has an inferior autofocus, simply because it has fewer AF points. Again, if you’re using spot focus – as possibly all but sports/action photographers do – then a tight array of ultra-sensitive AF points is a huge advantage over the scattergun approach in the Nikon… after all, the 6D can practically see in the dark.
I’ve owned a D600 and went to a Fuji X-Pro 1, but my next DSLR (for non-flash church weddings) will be the 6D.
Ed Walsh
July 21, 2014 2:20 pm
Hello Nasim,
As someone new to the hobby and looking for a good camera that wouldn’t break the bank I chose to go with the D610. I do love the camera and have learned so much from your site. I have found this place to be an invaluable source if information. Thanks so much for your time and effort!
My only concern with my purchase is whether or not I made a mistake at this point in DSLR life Span. I’ve been told by some and read several articles (post purchase) referring to the Death of the DSLR and advising against buying one. Should I have gone mirrorless? Should I return the camera and start my search all over? I’ve been told that i’m still within my window to return the kit.
Thanks so much for very detailed review.
Great review, I’ve had my D7000 since it was released. I have many prime lenses and the D7000 has done amazingly for me. I have a D610 arriving today…got it and and a couple great FX lenses at an amazing price. First step into FX, but I’m sure my D7000 will quickly become my back up camera. Love the review, very informative.
Is the D 610 still a good camera? Has it been outmoded by later models?
Yes and perhaps. It’s only outmoded if you want loads of pixels or very serious autofocus. But think how much you have to pay for a D850 or D5.
Got a d610 for just 599.- Eur .. first steps into FX .. amazing cam and for that price a steal!
Dead right. It’s become a real used bargain – I paid more than that just 2 1/2 years ago. Also got my 24-85 and 70-200/f4 for it used. I use it for landscapes and non-moving nature photos and it fits the bill perfectly. For the rest I use a D7500 and (used) 300/f4 and 1.4TC.
Hi Nasim
I like to purchase a new body of D610 as Adorama has sale with very attractive price and with free goodies. My point is I heard a lot of negative about D610 but as a photographer since 20 years I rely on the positive reviews.
Pls advice me.
Thanks in advance.
I was so impressed with my first D610 two years ago, recently purchased a second to keep on a dedicated prime lens. I would highly recommend “Roberts Cameras” and their online store UsedPhotoPro. Phone 317-917-7055 USA Illinois. As a somewhat “pro” over the past 40 years, this camera does everything I could ask and the staff at Roberts’ have been very helpful when fielding questions from this East Tennessee ridge runner photographer.
Hi Nasim,
today I can buy an Nikon D610 at good price.
I ask you an help to choose between Pentax KP and Nikon D610.
What do you suggest me?
Many thanks
Regards
Great review! I picked my d610 up in 2015 and still love it today. Just something about that sensor. I have two questions though.
#1: I see you’ve updated the review this month but I can’t tell what’s been updated. Can you please point that out?
#2: I see you set your U2 for people to shoot at 12 bit instead of 14 bit. What’s the reason behind that?
Thanks in advance,
Mike
I recently purchased the Nikon D610 and I am looking for some lenses. I am currently considering either the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G and the Nikon 85mm f/1.8G or the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G. I typically shoot landscapes and nature, but I also would prefer a lens that I could use for general photography. I also plan to shoot portraits in the future. I would appreciate any advice. Thank you in advance!
Those all should be great choices. I shoot landscapes primarily and I really love Nikon’s 16-35mm for that reason. It’s a great lens.
I recently bought a D610 (used) for landscapes (I have a D7500 for wildlife).
I use the D610 with the 18-35mm (I thought the 16-35mm too expensive – it’s no sharper and I’d sooner use the price difference to get a 14mm, should I want something seriously wide), 50/f1.8D (it weighs nothing costs buttons and goes in any old bit of my bag) and 70-200/f4. That said, I take virtually all of my D610 images with my 18-35mm.
I originally thought I’d go for something like my old Tamron 24-135mm and a 20mm pancake lens, but the problem for me is my Lee filters. I frequently use the whole 18-35mm range and I don’t want to be faffing taking filters on an off a 20mm and 24-135mm lenses. I change filters less often with the 18-35mm.
You say that the 6D has a serious disadvantage over the D610 in having only one card slot… what did you do before circa 2010, or in the days of film? The 6D can WiFi files in real time to an iPad or iPhone, plus you’re going to duplicate with at least one spare body/lens (and/or a second shooter) when it’s really important (ie. a wedding).
You also say that the 6D has an inferior autofocus, simply because it has fewer AF points. Again, if you’re using spot focus – as possibly all but sports/action photographers do – then a tight array of ultra-sensitive AF points is a huge advantage over the scattergun approach in the Nikon… after all, the 6D can practically see in the dark.
I’ve owned a D600 and went to a Fuji X-Pro 1, but my next DSLR (for non-flash church weddings) will be the 6D.
Hello Nasim,
As someone new to the hobby and looking for a good camera that wouldn’t break the bank I chose to go with the D610. I do love the camera and have learned so much from your site. I have found this place to be an invaluable source if information. Thanks so much for your time and effort!
My only concern with my purchase is whether or not I made a mistake at this point in DSLR life Span. I’ve been told by some and read several articles (post purchase) referring to the Death of the DSLR and advising against buying one. Should I have gone mirrorless? Should I return the camera and start my search all over? I’ve been told that i’m still within my window to return the kit.
Thanks much,
Ed