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http://www.ebay.com/itm/AF-Confirm-Canon-FD-Mount-Lens-to-Nikon-F-Camera-Optical-Adapter-D4-D600-D3200-/181733087070?hash=item2a5022d75e:g:x4YAAOSwFe5X0n0s

There was also several others available.

I'm also a Nikon guy, I did a quick google search and I stand corrected, there is a new adaptor on the market for mounting Canon lenses to Nikon F mount bodies, but as you state there is no communication between lens and body, fully manual on that one. Of the ones I saw, again just a quick search, there were a couple for mounting Canon lenses to Nikon bodies that have focus confirmation chips (not auto focus) to aid in manual focusing the rest is manual adjustment. Prices also ranged widely.

Quick side note to BJW's response on no interchangeability of lenses. With adapters you can shoot Nikon lenses on Canon bodies, you can't however shoot Canon lenses on Nikon bodies due to mount size and configuration.

Hey Neighbor, nice shot. I wasn't aware we even had Cedar Waxwings here in NH. Keep shooting...

Here's an example of what I'm talking about. This little green bug on some berries, note how the plane of focus/depth of field run parallel to the angle the insect was at to the sensor of the camera. You can clearly see the depth of field and that it runs clearly from on side of the bug through the upper berry to the other end of the bug. If one side of the image was out of focus along that plane moving across the image it would be due to a decentered lens, not the DOF/POF or motion blur.

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I agree with Annie B, I'm ruling out motion blur as parts of the image are sharp on one side. The DOF or POF issues mentioned are less apt to be your issue. Note that a DOF and POF is are planes parallel to the camera sensor of given depth based on several factors, for example aperture and distance to the subject. The point being that the plane of focus and depth of field should be symmetrical across the image. In other words what's sharp on one side of the cat's face at the point of focus and depth of field should also be sharp on the opposite side of it's face. Look at both images and you can see that the images are only sharp on one side. To me this would suggest a decentered lens. To verify if that is the issue, setup on a tripod and shoot a flat target that is parallel to your camera, this will put the POF and DOF completely across the target. If one side is less sharp than the other, you've got a decentered lens and you'll have to send it out for repair and recalibration.

Awesome set of images Ron, nice and tight, nice and sharp, well done.

No you're correct, must be done during the multi exposure process. Depending on the Nikon model one can do up to 9 exposures. Once you've taken the number of shots you selected to use is when the camera will save the Raw or jpeg file.

Why not go with a DSLR, Nikon D3300 with kit lens under $500, then you can later get glass to meet your needs.

If you're looking to mount Canon lenses on a Nikon, you're SOL. You can mount Nikon lenses to a Canon body with adapters but not the other way around, sorry.

All Nikon DSLRs are RAW capable not just jpegs, in fact most from the D3xxx on up can save both jpeg and Raw at the same time.

Before you dump your D7000; have you tried correcting your problem using focus fine tuning built in the camera? A simple ruler set at 45° on a table propped up on some books , a vertical focus target (optional) lined up to a major division mark, a tripod at minimum focal distance for the lens, aperture wide open for thinnest DOF and plenty of light to get a good set of exposures, take an exposure and using the menus to access focus adjustment make an adjustment, another sample shot and continue until your camera is sharp at your intended point of focus. Camera will assign the offset to your lens, no need for you to remember. Do this with each of the lenses you intend to use on that body, only then if you're unable to get good results that way, you can send to Nikon for factory adjustment. Buying another camera in the D3XXX or D5XXX families could still have this type of issue with no in camera adjustment options as they are entry level cameras. If you insist on replacing the camera I'd say move up to the D7100 which is a better camera than it's predecessor the D7000 all the features you'll need and then some that you can grow into. Hope this helps...

Thanks for sharing, sounds like an awesome technique, will certainly give it a go. Your images turned out great.

Toss up between #1 and #4, leaning towards #4. Good luck, hope you do well in the competition.