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    D5300 Viewfinder "Shift" - what to do?

    Sent the D5600 back to MPB and received full refund. Great source. From my end this concludes this thread (unless of course anyone has anything to add). Thanks again for all the good inputs!
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    D5300 Viewfinder "Shift" - what to do?

    Took some pics off my rear deck with both cameras with the 70-300mm lens. Some back to back shots of the same difficult object (a distant house far away between a narrow gap between much closer tree trunks). Used max zoom, P mode, manual focus (AF failed to pick up the house between the...
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    D5300 Viewfinder "Shift" - what to do?

    Connectivity: Tried to set up bluetooth connection between the D5600 and my iPhone. First had to update the firmware from 1.1 to 1.2 and get the SnapBridge app. Then, after several tries bluetooth connection had been established. I then tried to copy several photos to my iPhone but the app...
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    D5300 Viewfinder "Shift" - what to do?

    Update: Received the AF-P 70-300mm FX lens and the D5600 body from MPB. Both in beautiful shape, the lens in its original box with the soft bag, and the camera with the manual, Nikon battery and charger etc. Performed a little test matrix of shutter releases: - each body with each lens (D5300...
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    D5300 Viewfinder "Shift" - what to do?

    To answer your points: - No good local used camera shops in upstate SC. Don't know of a better used source than MPB. - I looked at the D7x00 series and decided against it because the relatively small edge in performance it offers over the D5600 for my needs does not justify the significantly...
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    D5300 Viewfinder "Shift" - what to do?

    Yup... thanks, see my other reply in my lens thread. 🙏
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    Which 70-300mm for D5300?

    Thank you. Yes, will definitely take a mopod. As for the lens, it is a trade-off. I am a casual, not a hardcore photographer. Our trip is not about photography. It is about the real time experience. Photography for us is secondary and should not get in the way of our natural experience. So I...
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    Which 70-300mm for D5300?

    Decided on and ordered the AF-P FX version on MPB. Chose the FX out of build quality considerations. Thanks everyone for the good advice! 🙏
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    D5300 Viewfinder "Shift" - what to do?

    Order for a D5600 and a 70-300mm AF-P FX placed on MPB. Both designated as excellent condition, the D5600 includes the manual, the lens the Nikon hood and original packaging. Many thanks for everyone's wisdom and counsel !
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    D5300 Viewfinder "Shift" - what to do?

    Thanks, @BF Hammer . I think the stars are getting aligned for a combined order from MPB...
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    D5300 Viewfinder "Shift" - what to do?

    No, I haven't tried disabling VR or changing lenses (my 18-140mm kit lens is the only one I currently have). Will certainly test with the 70-300mm lens once I get it and report here. (Have yet to order it; leaning towards a used AF-P FX based on excellent feedback on the other thread.) The way...
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    D5300 Viewfinder "Shift" - what to do?

    I tend to agree with your thinking, @Clovishound . I can afford the $200, just trying to act fiscally responsible... 🤪 Have a few other expensive hobbies and need to prioritize... but I guess in light of the big trip should not act penny wise and pound foolish, huh. Thank you!
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    D5300 Viewfinder "Shift" - what to do?

    Thank you again, @Clovishound . All you said makes perfect sense to me. You would not entertain having mine repaired for $200 + shipping, huh? I am a bit apprehensive of a repair vs. a factory original unit. Of course mine was factory original until it broke... 😱 Yes, I fully agree that one...
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    D5300 Viewfinder "Shift" - what to do?

    Hello All, I am an occasional hobbyist photographer but pretty new to this forum, so thanks in advance for your patience... Recently I posted my first question in another new thread re which 70-300mm lens for my D5300, and am very grateful for the number and quality of replies. I now have...
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    Which 70-300mm for D5300?

    Thanks, @Clovishound ! Yes, I have read Ken's review and was loosely aware of the distinction between the S and P autofocus drive methods. I did not find in it a definitive verdict regarding the AF-S. I was just wondering about other aspects such as optics, build quality, compatibility and...
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