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Conversation Topic: Learn & Explore

Before I get into this new topic, I want to thank you for your constructive criticism on this blog. I appreciate the feedback. Remember too, that this blog is something new for us too. We're still figuring things out as we go along. So stick with us here, and keep coming back.

That said, let me turn our attention to a new topic for discussion. Namely, the Learn & Explore section of the NikonUSA site. While we are continuing to iron out the product details, we are exploring ideas on expanding the educational content available on the site. We have compiled a preliminary list of topics that you want to learn more about: photography techniques and other how-tos. Some of our ideas include tips and advice on how to:

• Take sports and action photography
• Set white balance on the camera for different lighting situations
• Get true-to-life skin tones
• Freeze action or capture motion
• Use fill flash outdoors
• Read the manual

And the list goes on. What else do you want to learn? Let's start a conversation about the kind of topics you want to hear more about in your continual quest to become a better photographer. In the coming days, we may be bringing on guest bloggers from Nikon, Inc., to share their thoughts on content, and your suggestions will really help steer this conversation.

What do you think about this blog?

We've had this blog up and running now for a few months, since the launch of the redesigned Nikon USA website, and your insights and opinions have already helped us prioritize next steps. Is this blog continuing to be helpful and interesting to you? What would you change about this blog to improve it?

Keep in mind that we started this blog as a way to promote conversation about the redesigned website. Your ideas and feedback have been very valuable thus far, and we want to keep this dialogue going. In what ways could we continue to keep visitors coming back and sharing ideas on the blog?

The Vast Network of Sites

Let me start with another big thanks for the comments...keep 'em coming.

Some recents comments pertain to site performance in Firefox. As it relates to www.nikonusa.com we did conduct acceptance testing in IE, Safari and Firefox before launching without siginficant issue but we'll definitely check that out again.

As for comments about Firefox performance of the D3 and D300 microsites I'll make sure the development folks at Nikon Corp. in Japan hear the comments. A lot of the sites you see coming off Nikonusa.com are developed in other areas of the world so we try our best to apply global standards to development to deliver consistent experiences. We'll keep plugging away at that to make sure the network of sites is the best it can be.