A Day in the Life of My Coolpix P610

[@shaunmichael747]

Thanks for posting a great video. I like the calm way you relay the information to your viewers.

[@LuizPompeo]

Exelente video meu amgio! faz 7 anos, mas a camera ainda é incrivel!

[@Aleckael]

The more I see of this camera the more I love what it can do. You did an awesome job with this video, especially showing some of the ways to use it with the camera features.

[@mrljgibson]

Okay this is a really good way to take people through photography and video techniques. I haven't seen anyone else using this technique. I think it would be a good idea to break these up into separate videos for the different scenes people are trying to shoot so they can dive into a subject, then you can also discuss different options afterwards.

[@MontanaMonk]

I do like the idea of creating shorter videos with a narrower, more detailed explanation. Sometimes I get started on something and it just grows. Many videos result from specific questions from viewers. As I do more, I'm finding a little more balance. Sometimes it reflects my level of interest or experience with the particular topic. I appreciate you comments and will incorporate suggestions in future videos. Thanks.

[@mattpowis8533]

Nikon should be paying you! Brilliant advertising for the camera 100% will buy after watching this

[@MontanaMonk]

+Matt Powis Thanks for the comment. It would be great Nikon were paying, but I'm having fun doing this stuff and as long as it helps someone, it's worth it.

[@shuswaptoy]

You sure know the P610 and techniques that are so instructive and valuable to learn from and boy did I learn. Thank you very much and have another good day with your P610 and keep the tutorials coming.

[@MontanaMonk]

Thank you for your kind comments and thank you for viewing.

[@grasascha]

I bought my P610 two months ago and I think its cool but I don’t know much on what I can do with it. I’m pretty amateur in photography and I’m glad to have watched your videos. I learned a lot of new things from your videos so i just wanna say a big thanks coz you made me appreciate my camera more. All the best!

[@bolt339]

Nicely informative video , has convinced me that deciding to get this camera is the right move.

[@MontanaMonk]

+Keith Andrews Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. I'm sure you will like the camera. Very flexible and quality images and video.

[@bolt339]

No problem, credit where credit's due

[@ferkoooka]

Thankx for the good tips! I've bought p610. That's easy way to know my camera.

[@travelholic_Arnab]

I too bought this camera but wasn't able to use it. Thanks for creating such an awesome video.

[@denwoos]

Great sharing!!!

[@blancaaldana2286]

Thanks, I bought my camera two days ago and find this video tutorial very useful ...

[@charlenelammers8192]

thank you for answering my question. I will have to review this later today.

[@jeanboucher6385]

Impressionnant et très utile. Merci. Thank you.

[@TechSeller]

Another great vid...Thank you sooo much!

[@hywel4767]

This guys like Boss Ross with cameras. Love it 😁👍🏻

[@mariolol8333]

So nicely explained!

[@jondeeca]

I'm working my way through all your videos and learning so much. I'm pretty much an amateur not only with the Nikon Coolpix P610 but with this level of photography as well. Can you recommend a website, FB Group, book or other learning resource that would help with the learning curve? Thanks for your time and contributions.

[@MontanaMonk]

Several camera shops have online training, like Adorama. Nikon has good resources. You might visit: www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/index.page. Thanks for questions and comments and for viewing.

[@justmusclecars]

Great videos! I have my Coolpix 610 on order and am looking forward to trying it out. Should be a nice upgrade from my older canon superzoom.

[@MontanaMonk]

+justmusclecars Thank you for viewing and comments. I'm sure you will enjoy the 610. I now use it for most of my shooting. Light weight and versatile.

[@gulcinszn]

thanks. I bought nikon p610 last week. so I don't use it but your video was very helpful:)

[@DitoZBR]

Sir, could you do a video explaining how to take the best of this camera while fotografing the moon and nigh scenes? I'd really appreciate that. Thanks for your time and good work!

[@MontanaMonk]

+DitoZ I'll try create something to help with this in a few days. We're having some bad weather for 2 or 3 days, so won't be out shooting too much. Will get to it soon. Thanks for the comment and for viewing.

[@DitoZBR]

+MontanaMonk Thank you!I've subscribed to your Channel. You made me buy this câmera, and are doing an amazing job with these tutorial videos. I'll wait to watch your tips about night shots, how to reduce noise and get better on it, also moon manual shooting. cheers

[@shashinkan99]

Thanks so much for the illustrative videos I have a baby its name B700 and let me tell you it's the same camera your videos help me to understand my baby just one question how did you do the polarizer

[@MontanaMonk]

I use a 52mm filter on my P610 and then use a 52mm to 67mm adapter for my polarizing filter. You could just use a 52mm polarizing filter, but I have cameras which use 67mm filters, so the adapter is an easy solution. Thank you for questions and comments and thank you for viewing.

[@shashinkan99]

Thanks for your reply

[@coffeybean1826]

Hello MontanaMonk; I'm wondering if i should get a macro lense for this camera, as i find if i zoom in for a close up the image doesnt focus? Thanks

[@MontanaMonk]

For many things, like flowers and larger insects, the built-in macro capability is fine. For smaller things, like ants and spiders, a macro lens is good. The snap-on Raynox DCR-250 is great and fairly inexpensive. Of course, the greater the magnification, the more difficult it is to get a good focus. You also need the camera to be solid as well as the small things need to hold still to stay focused. But it is worth the trouble to get really close images. One thing to remember with the built-in macro is that once you zoom in too much, the macro capability goes away. Watch the zoom indicator. When the green goes away, so does macro focusing. Even while zoom is in the green area, you still need to pick a distance that will work for what you want to shoot. The greatest magnification in the built-in macro mode will be when the zoom is at about 35mm. Of course, the distance to the lens is probably less than 1 inch at this level, so it's not great for working with moving things. Also, at this distance, lighting the subject requires light from the sides. Thank you for viewing and for questions and comments.

[@parkspaziergang]

do you know where you can get macro lenses?

[@MontanaMonk]

The macro lens I use is the DCR-250 from Raynox and is available on Amazon. www.amazon.com/Raynox-DCR-250-Super-Macro-Snap/dp/B000A1SZ2Y or at B & H Photo Video www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/275182-REG/Raynox_DCR_250_DCR_250_2_5x_Super_Macro.html or Adorama www.adorama.com/RecommendFor/irxdcr250.html Probably at many other photographic stores. Raynox also makes the DCR-150, which has a lower magnification.

[@HajnalkaDupak]

at 9:46. to make this photo, i need to put it on this lense what you said? Can I make this without lense?

[@MontanaMonk]

+Hajnalka Bodó The photo with the water was shot with a neutral density filter at about mid day, so the sun was bright. You could get the same effect if you shot the water when it was quite dark and used a long exposure of about 8 seconds. You could also shoot when it is very dark but with the moon up with about an 8 second exposure and adjusting the f-stop and ISO to get the proper exposure. Thank you for comments and for viewing.

[@HajnalkaDupak]

+MontanaMonk thanks!

[@LeisureMusic]

Please do a video on How to install a Polarizer,UV filter lenses on P610 Coolpix .... and is it possible to add those lenses using step up rings..

[@MontanaMonk]

+Abishek Rajasekaran Please see my video: Coolpix P610 Filter Threads Revisited at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXuzoouaqb9-q6c It demonstrates how I use filters on the P610 and discusses how to put them on and how to be safe with them. Thanks for viewing.

[@jameshchetwyndjr9739]

Have p510. Yes 2012 vintage bought august 2024 $300. Interesting have some of these not tryed

[@yoichifranck5599]

Good afternoon Mr. Montana I watched all your videos cause I have s B700 I love the way you make your videos but I wonder why you didn't make any testing the zoom I know that the white bar means 1440 mm Do you know how much is the light blue bar of the zoom maybe 1800mm thank you in advance for your reply

[@MontanaMonk]

You are correct that the white zoom bar indicates 1440 mm. The blue bar varies with the image size. The blue bar and yellow bar indicate Digital Zoom is being used, which indicates that you are cropping the image created by the sensor. In the blue area, the cropping is not supposed to affect the quality of the image too much. In the yellow area, the quality may be affected noticeably. I never use the digital zoom capability on cameras, since I can just crop them with an editor, producing a similar zoom result, but probably with less degradation of the image. The maximum digital zoom is 4x the optical zoom, which is equivalent to 5760 mm. I hope this helps. Thank you for questions and comments and thank you for viewing.

[@Andrey-y7p]

Hello, help with the choice of the novice . What you personally prefer. Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ72 vs Nikon Coolpix P610? All-weather capability is significant, because where I live the winter temperature is far beyond -20*C. Thank you.

[@MontanaMonk]

The choice between these two cameras is difficult. They have very similar specifications. I like the monitor on the P610 because is has full articulation, allowing it to face in nearly any direction. However, that might be a negative factor if you want to reduce the influence of weather, since that also is a point where dust, snow and frost might collect. Neither of the cameras has any claimed resistance to the weather. I have both Panasonic and Nikon cameras and I like both about equally. However, one camera of the same type, although more expensive, is the Fujifilm FinePix S1, which is weather resistant and has about the same specifications as both the Panasonic and the Nikon. If price is the limiting factor, I would probably choose the Panasonic FZ72, just because the monitor might be less susceptible to weather. If you can go a little more expensive, I would look at the FinePix S1. Thank you for questions and comments. Thank you for viewing.

[@Andrey-y7p]

S1 I found is cheaper than the Nikon and the Panasonic (it happens in different countries different prices for the same goods). If the display not to twist in the cold, what would happen to him? Protection from moisture is good, the zoom is smaller and the possibility, too, probably. Wrong?

[@MontanaMonk]

If the temperature is very cold and there would be a possibility that the display would not twist, I would just rely on the eye-level viewfinder. The zoom is just slightly smaller and I probably wouldn't make a choice based on that difference.

[@Andrey-y7p]

Я так же спрашивал о возможностях этих трёх камерах, является их функционал идентичным, или Nikon P610 превосходит PanasonicFZ72 и Fujifilm S1? Судя по тому, сколько видео вы сделали о P610, вы им довольны. По крайней мере мне так показалось. Простите если покажусь назойливым, просто не хочу потом разочароваться в покупке. Про PanasonicFZ72 так подробно обзоров о его возможностях не нашёл, потому и сомнения. Вы проделали огромную работу о Nikon Coolpix P610. Спасибо Вам за это! Здоровья Вам и Вашим близким. С уважением Андрей.

[@MontanaMonk]

At the time I purchased the P610, I wanted the Coolpix P900. It wasn't available, so I got the P610. I am happy with my choice. I did investigate many cameras when I got the P610, and it was the best at the time. I hope this translation works. It is the first time I have tried with this language. В то время я приобрел P610, я хотел Coolpix P900. Это не было, так что я получил P610. Я доволен своим выбором. Я провел расследование много камер, когда я получил P610, и это был лучший в то время.

[@ВладимирЩерба-я7з]

Спасибо!!! Хорошая работа!

[@hopefulrecords]

hi! i'm wondering what camera should i buy for making youtube tutorial videos. i need a cheap one and i'm still thinking if i should get this nikon p610 or a nikon coolpix s9900. what do you think should i buy?

[@MontanaMonk]

+softair1231 I would agree that the PowerShot G7 X is a good way to go, if you don't need the long zoom and are willing to pay a little more than the P610. However, if a little more money is in the picture, you should also look at the Panasonic DMC-LX100.

[@LucasGuerra01]

Hi. What does Single mode, Continuous H, L, pre-shooting cache, Continuous H 120 fps and rest of the same stand for? I'm brazilian and did not understand so much.

[@MontanaMonk]

Single mode takes one photograph each time you press the shutter release. Continuous H takes about 7 photographs per second for up to one second while the shutter release is held down. Continuous L takes about two photographs per second up to about 200 photos while the shutter release is held down. Pre-shooting cache starts shooting when the shutter release is pressed halfway down and starts shooting at about 15 photos per second up to about 20 photos while the shutter release is held down (the resolution of these images is reduced in this mode). Continuous H:120 shoots up to 60 photographs at 120 photos per second, so only about 1/2 second at a very reduced resolution. Continuous H:60 shoots photos at 60 photos per second for about 1 second at a much reduced resolution. For most things, Single mode is proper. For sports, some of the high speed modes might work better. However, the Scene Sports mode does most of what you would like for sports. I hope this helps. Thank you for viewing and for your comments.

[@LucasGuerra01]

Thank you for the clear explanation. It help me a lot because I have a beach soccer team and I'm starting to get into the world of photography. You got one more subscriber now! Congratz! :)

[@sylvainsylvain1300]

Hi, great video !!! was just for a question, what neutral density filters did you use for the pic with the river ? Thank you

[@MontanaMonk]

I used the ICE ND1000 Filter Neutral Density ND 1000. It is a 10 stop neutral density filter, so it is very dark. I get the camera focused before putting the filter on because it would be too dark to focus with the filter. I use manual settings for shutter speed and f-stop and adjust 10 stops from the meter reading before the filter was put on. Thank you for questions and comments and thank you for viewing,

[@sylvainsylvain1300]

MontanaMonk thank you for your answer! Just to be sure, the longer shutter speed on the coolpix p610 is 15 seconds ?

[@MontanaMonk]

Correct, 15 seconds.

[@bonitacassidy2319]

How do you take a pic with all the stuff in the pic looking black & white , except for one thing looks pink ?

[@MontanaMonk]

Using Selective Color allows you to create the image you want. However, you shoot the image in the normal way and change it after shooting. When you have shot the image, go to Playback and view the image you want to change. Press Menu and select Filter Effects-Selective Color. On the right side of the monitor, select the color you want to keep (or as near as possible). Press OK and a new image will be saved that will be black and white except for the color you selected. Your original image will still be available, too. Thank you for questions and comments and thank you for viewing.

[@harshdixit5882]

Can you please send me the link to buy that neutral density filter

[@MontanaMonk]

+harsh dixit Here is a link to the ND filter for 52mm www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GNBP7Y4/ref=s9_simh_gw_g421_i1_r?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=04Y1EGHNN2PSRZNAPJ4R&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop They make them in different sizes. Mine is 67mm to fit my other cameras and I use a step-up ring for the P610.

[@harshdixit5882]

+MontanaMonk so 52mm is perfect for p610 right

[@MontanaMonk]

+harsh dixit Correct. The 52mm filter will fit directly on the lens.

[@harshdixit5882]

+MontanaMonk thanks alot 👍

[@parkspaziergang]

how do you put the lense on the nikon p610?

[@ghiyzt]

In your opinion, which is better among Nikon P610, Canon SX530 HS and Nikon B500? Thanks.

[@MontanaMonk]

Between the two Nikon cameras, I would choose the P610. The Canon would probably be close to the P610. However, I just bought the Canon sx60 hs for my granddaughter. The reasons: external mic jack, wider angle lens, hot flash shoe.

[@alexandramarek684]

What you think about this camera vs the Fujifilm s1? I can't decide!!!

[@MontanaMonk]

+Ali Fermin That is a tough choice to make. I think the JPEG images might be a little better from the Nikon but Fuji has RAW, so that might equal out (depending on how fast RAW is processed). I like the hot-shoe on the Fuji which the Nikon doesn't have. Probably not a decisive feature, since I got the Nikon for portability and long zoom. The 50x Fuji vs 60x Nikon isn't a real big difference. Nikon has GPS built-in whereas Fuji has optional GPS. The Fuji is a little larger and a little heavier but probably not enough to be a decision maker. Fuji is weather resistant which could be important. Most of the other features are similar for both cameras. For my use, I would probably still choose the Nikon, but I could easily recommend the Fuji, depending on the needs of the photographer. Even price is not going to influence the decision very much, since they are in the same price range. Thanks for comments and for viewing.

[@alexandramarek684]

+MontanaMonk Thanks for replying so fast. I'm a super beginner and just want to takes awesome pics of my kids that my smartphone can't take. So, I guess what's most important to me is overall image quality, speed of the camera, and not as important, but I like when things have a lot of features such as editing options, filters, and fun stuff to play around with and get creative.

[@alexandramarek684]

+MontanaMonk Thanks for replying so fast. I'm a super beginner and just want to takes awesome pics of my kids that my smartphone can't take. So, I guess what's most important to me is overall image quality, speed of the camera, and not as important, but I like when things have a lot of features such as editing options, filters, and fun stuff to play around with and get creative.

[@Joe-Souza]

Hi. How do I use the GPS of the camera ? Thank you

[@MontanaMonk]

+jose maria v Souza I just posted a new video, Nikon Coolpix P610 GPS Use, at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHaWpGxml9OZbJI I hope it will answer your question. If not, please ask.

[@LeisureMusic]

What camera you use to shoot these videos??

[@MontanaMonk]

+Abishek Rajasekaran The video is done with a combination of cameras. The images for demonstrating the capabilities of the Coolpix P610 were shot with the P610. To record my changes to the P610 settings, I used a Panasonic HC-V250 Camcorder. The camcorder and P610 are mounted on a rail which is usually on a tripod. See my video: Super-useful Tripod Rail at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqbZo6aAa9aMgJI It shows how it is done. Thank you for you comment.

[@charlenelammers8192]

is the filter built into the camera.

[@MontanaMonk]

+Charlene Lammers No, the filter is is not built into the camera. In fact Nikon says there are no threads for a filter. However, lots of people are using the ridges on the lens that hold the lens cap as threads because they look like threads and act like threads. Check my video "Coolpix P610 Filter Threads Revisited" which shows how I use filters on this camera at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXuzoouaqb9-q6c Thank you for your comment and for viewing.

[@MrAkihiros]

Does it have focus peaking?

[@MontanaMonk]

+MrAkihiros Yes, it has focus peaking. Thanks for viewing.

[@MrAkihiros]

I've been stalking this camera for months, combing reviews, etc.Some image samples, after some subtle processing, are quiet STUNNING. Yout tutorials are quite exhaustive and detailed. Great job

[@fermincamarena4341]

Thanks

[@preciousperez9849]

How did you do the double exposure?

[@MontanaMonk]

+Precious Perez Set the mode selector to either P, S, A or M. Turn on the menu and select Multiple Exposure and set it to ON. On the same menu set Auto gain either On or Off, depending on your need (I used Auto gain ON). Then Shoot a frame and the camera will show you the next frame overlaying the previous frame before you shoot, so you can position succeeding frames. The camera will keep combining frames until you turn off Multiple Exposure. After the first two frames you will see the combination but after the third frame, it will appear to start over. It doesn't really start over, it continues combining but the result will probably not be too good. Two frames overlapped can look good if you plan ahead. More than that turns into a mess. The camera does save all the individual frames as well as the combined frames so playing them back you can see what has happened.

[@bostjanbelovic3899]

not big a difrent of p530...bv i love my camera..

[@MontanaMonk]

+Bostjan Belovic The P530 and the P610 are very similar and both are great cameras. Thank you for viewing and for comments.

[@Zackariyaouchen]

bad quality . FZ300 & FZ200 waaaaaaaay better !! fixed f/2.8 even when full zooming 24x optical zoom

[@MontanaMonk]

+ouchen zach I tried to talk myself into the FZ200 when I got the P610 (the FZ300 wasn't available at that time). I liked the constant f2.8 capability. However, it didn't seem to have the low light performance/quality that I expected from that capability. I also wanted a camera that had more zoom. Both cameras have similar features, except for the zoom. I have other Panasonic cameras and I really like them. For the kind of shooting I do with the P610, the constant f2.8 aperture wouldn't change much. Thanks for viewing and for comments.

[@Zackariyaouchen]

MontanaMonk even its a little disappointment when it comes to low light conditions but YOU GOT TO LOVE THE BOKEH :)