When MicroStore sent out those postcards with a 20bux-off dealy (instead of the SD-cards-from-Hell), I figured I could use a backup battery for my D7k. I checked the off-brands, then the legit Nikon. With the coupon, I ended up getting the legit Nikon battery for cheaper than any of the off-brand ones.
Unless you need one right off, it might pay to wait for one of those dealies.
Last time they had one of those, I got 2 huge rolls of solder for about the cost of 1. 
i am using sony E 55-210 lens, well, for the price i can’t have any complaint, but when i travel i have to change that len very often, since 55 on aps-c is too narrow sometime you can go higher, like 18-105, it’s more pratical
what you mean hot?, i cant tell any differences between wasabi and stock batteries
LOL! Language barrier… spicy = hot. 
I was more referring to front/back focus issues that some Nikon bodies suffer from when using OVF. The more megapixels you have, the more noticeable it is when you zoom in to 100%.
My D5200 had a front focusing issue, yet, when I sent it to Nikon, they would not do anything about it, saying it’s still “within spec”. 
And the D5200 does not have AF fine-tuning, so the end user can’t easily fix this.
Yet, I still went ahead and bought a D7200 (refurb)… this one has AF fine-tuning, so it’s easy to correct such issues.
As for lenses, I don’t mind going aftermarket, although I have mostly Nikon glass. I have a Sigma 17-70 C, which is a pretty good all-around lens. Currently eyeing their 105mm macro lens, but I’m not sure I really need it…
The Sigma 105mm macro is a great 105mm prime for general use as well as a macro.
Will have to agree that Sony is top of the game for mirror-less within the price range of the average man
However I would only replace my D7000 with a later model Nikon dslr, I like using eye-pieces not holding it in front of me 
Cheers David
i see, :LOL:
Aha. Yeah, I think it’s only my 50mm f/1.2 primary that I ever had to tweak the focus in my D7k. Everything else is spot-on.
All aftermarket lenses will be good enough for shots that don’t stress out the camera/lens too much. Parties, landscapes, anything you’d resize to post online, etc., will all look perfectly fine.
But when you got a big-ass hawk waaaaaaay high in the air, nail the shot with a 300mm zoom, and have to crop the living crap out of the shot to keep the hawk from looking like some bird-shaped smudge, and still have it look pretty awesome, you’ll be thankful for Nikon glass. You’ll never ever get as clean a shot with 3rd-party brands.
I borrowed some 3rd party lenses… disappointing.
Dunno why Nikon dropped the spectacular 18-55 as their kit lens. If I’m anticipating a shot less than 28mm (28-300mm beauty), I’ll still grab the 18-55 as it weighs almost nothing and gets perfect shots.
Just a heads up for anyone else who might be interested - a few deals on the a6000 have popped up recently:
Used/Like New (Amazon Warehouse Deals) for $368: https://slickdeals.net/f/10881703-sony-alpha-a6000-mirrorless-digital-camera-w-16-50mm-lens-like-new-condition-368-52-fs
I need a new camera badly. 
I may have a hard time to decide on mirrorless or DSLR.
Based on what you will be shooting and what your budget is, some of these guides may be helpful:
Got my Nitecore charger for the a6000 today. It charges at 1 amp. Should be much faster than the internal USB charger which is painfully slow. It’s got a really nice display which alternates between charge current and the amount of mAh the battery has taken in.
Nice charger.
Yeah, the A6000 is the cheapest it’s ever been on amazon, $500 USD, seems like it was a good time to buy
Nice!
Now I’m tempted to buy their Nikon-compatible one… Damn you!
So far I’m really happy. The features are a bit complex, but I’ll learn them in time. I’m keeping my D40 since it’s still a good camera and easy to use. BTW, I also have a Nikon Coolpix S7000 that I use occasionally. It doesn’t focus well in low light, but takes excellent outdoor shots.
I wanted to get one for my Nikon D40, but they don’t make one for that model. BTW, my original 10 year old battery is still working like a champ! Pretty amazing!
In my original post I said it was a shutterless camera. I meant mirrorless. lol! Shows you how much I know about this stuff :partying_face:
My three cameras from left to right. Nikon D40 w/ kit 18 to 55mm lens, Sony s6000 w/ kit 16 to 50mm lens along with new Nitecore charger, and a Nikon Powershot S7000. Not too bad for someone not dedicating his life to photography. Photo take with Moto X Pure. Not the best smartphone camera.
I’ve been looking at the A6000 since seeing a friend’s one a month or so back. I have a Canon 400D (I think) that I never use because it’s so big. I toyed with the little Panasonic TZ100 (my wife has a TZ10), but they are just so small and fiddly, and I want a decent viewfinder, not just a screen. When I saw the Sony I thought “that’ll do”.
Sony UK are offering £100 cashback, and the price has dropped to £469 (without the cashback) -$600, so a pretty good deal. Good to hear good things about it, so I’ll pull the trigger later today.