I just bought a Nikon AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 G lens before I realized that I need an AF-S lens. I was just wondering if I will still be able to use the auto-focus with the lens I just bought. An answer ASAP will be greatly appreciated!
I am gonna go ahead and guess that both the [...]

The camera and tripod will be mainly used for family photo's and amateur photography
A tripod that you actually use is the best tripod of all. I've seen people buy expensive, good tripods, but because they're too heavy to carry and too big and too awkward, they never get used. Just about any tripod [...]