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Parameters Nikon D610
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011N)
Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF-S10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Main features
Type DSLR Ultra-telephoto zoom lens Standard prime lens Ultra-wide-angle zoom lens
Announced 2013-10-08 2014-04-24 2014-05-13
Connectivity USB 2.0, mini HDMI (Type C), microphone input, headphone output, accessory terminal
Storage types 2x UHS-I SD/SDHC/SDXC
Focal length 150–600 mm 50 mm 10–18 mm
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F Canon EF Canon EF-S
Focal length multiplier 1×
Price $1,999.95 (US launch MSRP, body only) ¥49,000 original price in Japan (1993) $299.99 estimated original US retail price (2014)
Sensor
Max resolution 6016 x 4016
Other resolutions FX: 4512 x 3008, 3008 x 2008; DX crop: 3936 x 2624, 2944 x 1968, 1968 x 1312
Effective pixels, Mp 24.3
Sensor type CMOS
Sensor size Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
Sensivity, ISO ISO 100–6400 (expandable to 50–25,600)
Processor EXPEED 3
Image stabilisation No in-body stabilization
Screen / viewfinder
Screen size 3.2″
Screen resolution 921,000
Touch screen No
Screen type Fixed TFT LCD
Live view Yes
Viewfinder type Optical pentaprism
Viewfinder coverage 100% (FX)
Viewfinder magnification 0.70×
Photography features
Format JPEG, NEF (RAW)
Shutter speed 30 - 1/4000 sec, Bulb
Continuous drive 6 fps
Manual exposure mode Yes
Built-in flash Yes
Videography features
Resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p/25p/24p; 1280 x 720 @ 60p/50p/30p/25p
Format MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)
Aperture
Maximum aperture f/5–6.3 f/1.4 f/4.5–5.6
Minimum aperture f/32–40 f/22 f/22–29 (1/3-stop increments); f/22–27 (1/2-stop increments)
Aperture ring No No No
Number of diaphragm blades 9 8 7
Aperture notes Circular diaphragm Circular diaphragm Circular diaphragm
Optical layout
Elements 20 7 14
Groups 13 6 11
Special elements / coatings Three LD elements; eBAND and BBAR coatings Two high-refraction glass elements; Super Spectra coating One UD and two aspherical elements; Super Spectra coating
Image stabilisation Optical VC (Vibration Compensation) No Optical IS, up to 4 stops
Focus
Number of focus points 39
Minimum focus 2.7 m 0.45 m 0.22 m
Maximum magnification 0.2× at 600 mm 0.15× 0.15× at 18 mm
Autofocus Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motor type USD ultrasonic motor Micro USM ultrasonic motor STM stepping motor
Full time manual Yes, during autofocus Yes Yes, in One-Shot AF
Focus method Phase detect, contrast detect (live view), single-point, dynamic-area, auto-area, 3D tracking, face-priority (live view) Internal focusing Unit focusing with linear extension Internal rear focusing
Distance scale Yes Yes No
DoF scale No Yes, markings for f/22 No
Physical
Battery life, shots 900
Environmentally sealed Yes Moisture-resistant construction No No
Weight (inc. batteries), g 850
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 82 mm
Weight, g 1951 290 240
Diameter 105.6 mm 73.8 mm 74.6 mm
Length 257.8 mm 50.5 mm 72.0 mm
Materials Magnesium-alloy top and rear covers
Colour Black Black with tungsten-silver accents Black Black
Zoom method Rotary, extending Rotary, extending
Zoom lock Yes, at 150 mm No
Filter thread 95 mm 58 mm 67 mm
Filter notes Filter thread does not rotate during focusing Attach only one filter at a time
Hood supplied Yes No; sold separately No; sold separately
Hood product code HA011 ES-71 II EW-73C
Tripod collar Yes, detachable collar supplied No No
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Hidden parameters
Camera signatures NIKON D610 TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N EF50mm f/1.4 USM EF-S10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM