Thanks, Don, however, the D7100 does not have an "AF Activation" choice. I am totally perplexed as to why there is an "Assign AE-L/AF-L button" setting on both menu choices "f4" and "g3". Seems like I am missing a step.

I am trying to use the BBF feature on my D7100 and I am not sure that I have chosen the proper settings correctly. The information that I used to set up my BBF came from articles searched on the internet and videos observed via YouTube. However, I am not sure if I have been successful. Does anyone know of a simple, concise written set of instructions on how to set up the 7100 BBF? BTW, why is there a double listing for "Assign AE-L/AF-L button" setting on menu items f4 and g3? I feel that I didn't do something that I should have to get this procedure to work. Thanks ahead of time!

Thanks for the information.

Thanks for the information, Paul. I appreciate all the help you have given me. With all my lenses being DX, I need to stick with the DX camera.

I sent you a pm. Waiting to hear back from you.

Thanks for the information. I did send the seller of the D500 a pm yesterday. As of now, I have not heard back from them.

Thank you for your thoughts and encouragement, Thomas. People like Paul are hard to come by these days.

I went to MPB to see what they have in stock and all that they have is D500s for about $1000. I prefer to purchase one with a better rating than "GOOD". Thanks again. I keep checking their website.

Thanks, I will check this out.

I have read the ads for the 2 D500 that are for sale. One is offered by a person who just joined our group just yesterday. He is selling all of equipment for $1700

The other one has a serial number that begins with the number 6. I think that is a gray market.

Thanks for the.

I believe that the serial number is for a gray market product. Correct me if I am wrong.

Could you please send me the link to the camera as I can't find that post on my phone. I am currently unable to use my laptop as am receiving a cancer treatment in the hospital. Thank you for your reply.

All of my lenses are DX models. I need to stick with a DX camera.

A big thank you to all who have responded to my concern. I appreciate your assistance. I have reviewed all of the suggestions and have implemented most of them. Fortunately, I am a novice to Lightroom, so that saves my assets. One thing that I have noticed about the camera is that the exposure meter normally pegs at the far left (underexposed), unless I change the shutter speed to a ridiculously low number (30, or less). I agree that using primes would be better for exposure purposes; however, My only primes are 50 & 85. While sitting in the stands/sidelines, I need a good variable lens. Looking forward to taking some more photos of grandkids to see what the suggested changes do for the finished product.