Nikonian is a term for photographers who have come to appreciate the Nikon camera system for is ruggedness and quality. Nikon and
Canon, as of
2005, dominate the North American digital SLR market with 80% of all DSLRs
sold. This high level of competitiveness has lead to much
name-bashing from both sides but neither company would be what it is today without the
heel-nipping competition provided by the other.
The Nikonian Website offers a portal for advise on Nikon camera products and Nikkor lenses and general photography discussions.
Off its Website
"We are a friendly
user community and the worldwide home for Nikon photographers, no matter your level of expertise, where you are from or when you log in.
With a vast membership from over 130 countries and more than 40,000 visitors daily, we have a rich knowledge base for both digital and
analog photographers and imaging professionals."
After shooting on three different camera systems for a number of years I became a Nikonian after realising that the camera company with the best marketing strategy does not necessarily make the best products. Nikon blows at marketing.
P.S. Nikon made
Canon's first lens and
Canon won't put that in its official history. (when Nikon was Nikkor and
Canon was Kwanon)
