========================================================== THE NIKONIAN http://www.nikonians.org Regular Newsletter #19 26-MAR-2002 Thank you for your interest in our community, a home on the Internet for over 8.000 Nikon(R) users. =========================================================== 1. Editors Note 2. New Nikonians Assignments 3. The Nikkors Forum 4. Nikonians Pro Strap 5. Upcoming Events from our Calendar Coordinator 6. March Winner of Nikonians Monthly Photo Contest 7. Ducks Forum Picks 1. Editors Note =========================================================== As we write this note we have just reached the 8,000 members mark. We are very proud of all of you for contributing to make this community what we dreamed it could be and we specially salute our contributing moderators and admins. Traffic is staggering, February was twice as high as any month before; March's looks like it will almost double again. We are very glad to have moved to another server just in time. And you can say we are just starting. Thank you Nikonians -- Keep spreading the word. In the meantime Nikon keeps surprising us with new products, responding to the needs and wants of its users. There had been hot discussions on the AF-S 24-85mm G lens, the 28-100mm AF G and an AF-S 70-200mm VR under development. You can join them in the Nikkors forum: http://www.nikonians.org/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=list&forum=DCForumID6 There is also great expectation on the new SB-80DX speedlight, reportedly already available on the Singapore market: http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID7/361.html But not all is about new equipment, the FM3a and the F4 continue to excite Nikonians. In fact, there is an ongoing poll to see if we should have a special forum just dedicated to the F4 right here: http://www.nikonians.org/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=read_count&om=645&forum=DCForumID5 In summary, we are *extremely happy* to continue attracting experienced, knowledgeable seasoned amateurs and pros, as well as new users to expand and further enrich our common, joyful photographic experience. Have a great time! :-) Bo & JRP bo@nikonians.org jrp@nikonians.org ---------------------- ADVERTISEMENT --------------------- Nikon Camera CheatSheets are durable laminated sheets that serve as a quick reference to your Nikon equipment. They're small enough to take with you and contain the essential information you need in the field. They're like having the manual on a card. Available for F5, F100, N90s, N80, N70, N65, SB28, Coolpix 775, 880, 885, 990, 995 & 5000. http://www.PhotoBert.com/CheatSheet.asp ---------------------------------------------------------- 2. New Nikonians Assignments ========================================================== Well, the best time of the year for photography is upon us. Nature is about to give us an awe-inspiring display of beauty. People and wildlife are about to come out of their "dens," and will be wearing new colors. The latest assignments are Seasonal Change, and The Color RED! Use your favorite Nikon to bring in some impressive images for display. Challenge yourself to improve your photography. Show us what YOU can do! Looking for some photo ideas? There are several thought- provoking assignments in the On Assignment forum: http://www.nikonians.org/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=list&forum=DCForumID29&archive= Darrell Young, Moderator 3. The Nikkors Forum ========================================================== Do you have any queries about your Nikkor lens? Have you ever wondered about all those acronyms like the AI, AIS ED, D, CRC and VRs? Or are you after that one life-long dream lens but don't really know if its all just a hype!?! Well, why not pay a visit to the Nikkors Forum for a browse and if you don't find what you're looking for, then simply post a question! One or more of your fellow Nikonians out there are bound to know the answer and I'm sure will be more than happy to help you along your way on your quest for Nikkor knowledge!!! Visit Szen and all the other Nikonians in the Nikkor forum: http://www.nikonians.org/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=list&forum=DCForumID6&archive= 4. Nikonians Pro Strap ========================================================== We are now taking orders for the limited edition of the Nikonians OP/TECH Pro Strap. The price is 24.00 USD plus 5.95 USD for US shipping and handling, totalling 29.95 USD/ea. This Pro Strap comes in black with our logo printed in orange. It has a 3/8" webbing connector adjustable from 28-1/2" to 56-1/2". We are currently only taking US (national) orders, so please do not place any orders from other countries as we currently cannot serve these. We will try provide our international members with this strap soon. To place your order, go here: http://www.nikonians.org/html/shop/strap1.html P.S. We have made a limited number of the strap and the max qty is three per person. P.P.S. High quality baseball caps will be available soon. Just stay tuned! 5. Upcoming Events from our Calendar Coordinator ========================================================== Exhibits -------- "Gregory Crewdson" - New York City, NY An instructor at Yale, and mentor to many young rising photographers, now with upcoming exhibitions showcasing his own alluring, unsettling photographs. May 4 to June 8, 2002 Luhring Augustine Gallery New York, NY http://www.luhringaugustine.com Programs -------- "Portraits of America" - Washington, DC Part of the National Geographic Masters of Photography series. Photographer William Albert Allard highlights his four decades spent documenting the American experience. April 2, 2002 Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium Washington, DC http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lectures There is always more information in the calendar: http://www.nikonians.org/cgi-bin/calendar/calendar.pl If you have additional information on events that could be of interest to the community, you can reach Albert W. Coo, our Calendar Coordinator by email: calendar@nikonians.org 6. March Winner of Nikonians Monthly Photo Contest =========================================================== The Nikonians Team congratulates Nikonian Christopher Williams for winning the March contest. By winning a monthly contest, the photographer is entitled to participate in the Nikonians Annual Photo Contest with prizes valued over 10,000 USD See Christopher Williams photograph here: http://www.nikonians.org/cgi-bin/imageFolio/imageFolio.cgi?direct=NikoniansPhotoContest-Winners/2001-2002&img= For more information about our contest, check out: http://www.nikonians.org/html/contests/index.html 7. Ducks Forum Picks =========================================================== Should there be an F forum for those, top of the line Nikon F series cameras, the F, F2, F3, and the F4? We currently have an F5 forum (the replacement for the F4), but are there enough users who still use the F4? Join in on the discussion at http://www.nikonians.org/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=645&forum=DCForumID5&viewmode=all and then vote for your choice in the Nikon F4 Forum Poll: http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID4/187.html Everybody has a wish list, especially Nikonians... What lens would you like to see? Join in on the discussion at http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID6/796.html Nikon announced the new Nikkor 24-85 AF-S lens, but no release date or price... Join in on the discussion at http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID6/875.html What is your favorite lens? Is it the 85mm(1.8), the 50mm(1.4) or the 105mm(2.8)? Join the discussion at http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID6/855.html Every now and then, someone adds to my Favorite Places thread... Add yours at http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID6/855.html Wedding Photography - Let's hear about those odd combos at http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID50/18.html The Second Nikonians Photo Adventure – Join Bo, JRP, BJ, f5fstop, judy_t, and myself along with other Nikonians at a week Photo Adventure in Moab, Utah. I hope to see my fellow Nikonians there. Join in on the discussion at http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID30/98.html Darrell has another Assignment for us, # 9 - The Color RED, lets see your homework at http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID29/50.html Pets and Family is always a fun place, lets see your pics at http://www.nikonians.org/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=list&forum=DCForumID70&conf=DCConfID11 Bryan (Duck) Assistant System Administrator =========================================================== If you have any questions regarding this newsletter, please send an email to editorial@nikonians.org If you want to advertise in THE NIKONIAN, please send an email to advertise@nikonians.org for more information. You receive THE NIKONIAN because you requested it. We hope you find it useful. 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