This evening, Nikon announced an update to their entry level, full-frame SLR, dubbing it the Nikon D610. The release of the original D600 was plagued by sensor problems; many users complained of grease smears or spatters on their sensors which had a negative impact on image quality. It appears that the release of the D610 was primarily intended to resolve that issue while gaining a little separation from the earlier models’ stigma.
That said, there are some minor changes. The D610 shoots a little faster: 6fps rather than 5.5, and it has an improved white balance system. Furthermore, the D610 now features a quiet-continuous shooting mode, allowing users to shoot up to 3 fps with reduced noise from mirror and shutter movement.
All in all, though, the camera is about the same as the D600. The new model will hit store shelves towards the end of the month at a price of $1999 for the body alone.
