It has been most rewarding to hear what our own members have to say about our community. Our highest appreciation to all of you. Below a sample. But first, this is what Nikon (USA) said about us:

"Nikonians www.nikonians.com
Although the name might sound like an intergalactic nation from Star Trek, Nikonians are a group of passionate Nikon users, spread across the globe. It's a first-class site and deserves to "Live Long and Prosper!" Nikon Recommends: Check out the extensive glossary"

You may want to tell a friend about these pages.
 

Rainbow Falls. Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Nikon F5, Nikkor AF-S 80-200mm/2.8D ED IF, L37C filter, RGB Matrix Metering, on Konica Impresa 50

Larry Becker (NAPP's Executive Director) ran into a NAPP member at the Tampa seminar last week who told him about an online community for Nikon Shooters called The Nikonians (http://www.nikonians.org). The site is very professionally designed, and they have different levels of membership available, and one of the benefits is a printed "Photographers ID Badge." Worth checking out.
Scott Kelby (Best seller author of Photoshop books)
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Hello, I was referred here by Nikon tech support. It was so cool I signed up Silver.
Dennis Driscoll (dennisd70) California, USA
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I was referred to your site by Manfrotto in New Jersey!! The folks there have many nice things to say about the professional help that a beginning, amateur, or professional photographer receives from the valued membership. Thanks for being here Nikonians!!!
Rod Donlon (rdonlon) New York, USA
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You guys run probably the best forum organization I have seen! Don't change a thing!
Fernando Ortega (therager) USA
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My Silver membership is probably the single best investment in photography. I have learned more by reading, searching and salivating over the Nikonians postings. Funny (or sad, depending on how you look at it) story; last weekend, my wife & I were in a different city for a convention for her work. Of course, I had to check out the "best" camera shop. By reading Nikonians, I've been highly interested in the new Nikon 105mm micro VR lens. When I asked the store manager about it, he promptly laughed and said a macro lens would never be made with VR -- it just wouldn't be done. I told him I'd been reading about it at Nikonians and it was shipping; I was surprised as a Nikon dealer he didn't know about it. He proceeded to tell me I didn't know what I was talking about... before I walked out, my wife told him "my husband is a Nikonian--he DOES know what he is saying".
So, if I didn't score any other points, at least my wife thinks I'm smarter being a Nikonian! I will not argue with that since it tends to help with the NAS.
Dean Mueller (boatman) Tennessee, USA
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I often use this forum both for searching information on specific topics and for getting inspiration. The few times I've asked for help people have always been very helpful. That's why this forum is in its own league! Cheers. Henning Bossen (henbo) Tistrup, Denmark
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Nikonians has been a great experience helping me to come a long way in a short time. I love the respect that Nikonians offers to each other, which seems to adhere to an underlying philosophy that no matter your level of expertise, we were all beginners once.
Albert J. Valentino (Valentino) USA
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I just received written confirmation of my acceptance to go and study photography in Glasgow ... what I wanted to do was thank all those on Nikonians who have helped, encouraged and inspired me along the way. I have learned so much around here from reading and getting advice from top photographers who give so freely of their time. Ultimately it was the inspiring images from the likes of Shutterkid, Marsel, DaveC and others that made me think 'they learned, I can too' and this was probably the deciding factor to go after my dream. I was told Nikonians was a special place for photographers and all I can do is reiterate the assertion and offer my heartfelt thanks.
Anndra Dubhacan (Dubhacan) West Coast Highlands, Scotland
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I am truly impressed by how helpful and supportive the Nikonian Community is ……… Very
Many Thanks
Paul McDougald (McPaul) Winnipeg, Canada
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I need to thank everyone who contributes here. At the time I first found you I didn't know the difference between the manual lenses and the AF lenses, not to mention all the changes with "G" lenses and all the rest. I was completely overwhelmed! All I knew was that I wanted a 50. And after reading here, I also learned that I wanted the D70, so I saved up and bought it **happy dance** thanks guys! If it wasn't for the information that you all contribute here I would have been at the mercy of some sales clerk who may or may not know what they are doing.
Tami Sweitzer, Nikonian in Miami, Florida, USA
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After discovering this site and the D-70 forum in particular, I decided to purchase the D-70 kit
Parker Waters, "Dubya", Nikonian in New Orleans, USA
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I used to be a moderator and server administrator for a the main UK gamers website for a major first person shooter. Believe me, some of the tantrums I used to have to handle there were peanuts compared to what we see here. I know how hard it is to keep a balance between effective moderation which avoids letting someone abuse the forums and heavy handed censorship which stunts the sense of community a forum has. I visit here directly because I believe that this forum's moderators have gotten that balance just right.
Noel Holland, UK
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I joined because I found the members warm and friendly. When I joined, I was a newbe at SLR and recovering from cancer treatment. It didn't matter what kind of technical or stupid question I asked, I was unfailingly met with encouragement and answers to even my stupid (ignorant, I guess) questions. Nobody treated me like I was ignorant, and that meant a lot. I've tried to give back to this forum as I learned a new trick or technique and could share that with someone who didn't know. Even though my photography usually pales to what I see posted by others.
Betty LaRue, "echo rider". Nikonian in Oklahoma, USA
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A friend from class recommended this site and it's been extremely helpful. People have been helpful and supportive. Thanks.
Mary Lincoln (incn) Michigan, USA
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The site is fantastic! I have particularly enjoyed the insights provided …. Look forward to drawing on your expertise as I move forward with my education.
Ted Prush (tedp105) New York, USA
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Hi, I just discovered your site and am very impressed….. Anyway, I wanted to share this with you and hope to gain a lot from this site ....
Richard Gibson (Rich Gibson) Virginia, USA
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So, I'm looking for a good website to share some photos, get some feedback on what I shoot, and learn more about shooting ... Lo, Nikonians pops up on a search for Nikon users. What a great resource!
Brendan Obrien (flightdaddy), Florida, USA
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This site has been a great source of information and help to me way out here in West Texas. I've enjoyed seeing Nikonians posting greetings from many places my wife and I have visited -- from Istanbul to Japan! …….. I look forward to participating however and whenever I can.
Rex Vermillion (Rvermillion), Texas, USA
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I have discovered this great site about a week ago, and I've already found answers to some of my questions reading this forum…….. I wish one day I can be of great help to the members. Presently it seems that I will be on the other end, getting the most benefit out of this forum.
Tuluhan Ergunes (xn3ct) Istanbul, Turkey
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Just found this site and am looking forward to finding out more about it.
Natasha Mitsuhashi, Japan
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Hi Nikonians, I am so glad to meet you all. 
Peter Hols (phols) The Netherlands (Holland)
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Hi Friends, I learnt about this site from a forum where a lot of Indian photography enthusiasts hang out. I am pleased to be here. I hope I learn from you folks and learn about photography too.
Shailesh Kuber (SharpShooter) Bombay, India
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Hi everyone! I've been reading this forum and have learned so much. Such a wonderful site and I'm looking forward to contributing as I now seem to have more regular access to a computer. Long live Nikonians! Alan Li (Pongo) Ontario, Canada
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Hi everyone, my name is Murray and I live in southern England. Just joined today and I'm very pleased to be a member of what looks like a great virtual community.
Murray Low, United Kingdom
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I see the talented people from this site and it makes me SMILE. I am slowly remembering my photography and finding what I could do again. All of the photographs I see in this site are from not amateurs or professionals BUT PHOTOGRAPHERS, a group of people from across the world who may have never met but have communicated thru their photos. I am proud that this group has answered my questions and let me find a passion that I had put away for awhile. THANK YOU ALL!!! 
Dennis Benekos (DRB), Illinois, USA
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I've just signed up... how exciting.
Jenny Maresh, United Kingdom
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I found this forum today searching the net for information about some Nikkors and I was astonished by the richness of interesting topics.
Kris B. Flasar (Grizzly), Austria
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This is a treasure. The information at Nikonians is great, and I am glad and honored to be part of this group. Marcelo Mec (marcmec), Texas, USA
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I too have been in the shadows for the past few months; reading, learning, absorbing and occasionally contributing a thought here and there. You were very influential in my decision to go Nikon. I'm a former Mauian transplanted into the Pacific Northwest (better fishing).
Ralph Ogata (rogata) Washington, USA
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I just registered after lurking around here for a week or so, enjoying not only the wealth of information but also (and perhaps most) the friendly atmosphere in the forums. I find it very refreshing compared to other sites I know, where the lack of courtesy and civility can sometimes be a bit tiring. Still not decided on what to get, but it will be a Nikon outfit. Glad to be here & looking forward to seeing you in the forums! 
Kenneth Nyberg (Humanist), Göteborg, Sweden
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I just stumbled across this site only a few hours ago, got excited with all the resources and helpfulpeople on the forums that I had to sign up and get a @nikonians.org email address!
Matthew Fong
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I'm a new Nikonian from Venezuela looking forward to share information with all this community.
Great job in this page.
Hugo Padron (hpathe), Venezuela.
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You have a wonderful site and valuable resource for we Nikon users/lovers.
Dennis Fraser, Illinois, USA
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Well after about 3 months of trawling throught the net I have finally found my mecca, made even better by the shear passion and positivity for photography. Pleasure to see there are so many Nikon fans out there, and really looking forward to taking part in this wonderful site.
There isn't a better Nikon site than Nikonians. Keep up the great work!
Steve Lew
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Did you know Nikonians is the first webby I visit each time my computer is switched on?
Meng Yew Choy (mychoy), Singapore
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