a longtime d7000 & d5100 user's thoughts

Not at all "incompetent" just "less in depth" or perhaps "not as thought out". I think a service center or two did OP no favors. He's trying though.  Am glad to see no round batteries.

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My opinions are my own and not those of DPR or its administration. They carry no 'special' value (except to me and Lacie of course)