Hello Nikonites!

Hey guys, I'm Derek. I just ordered a Nikon D5100 last night as my first DSLR. I have been shooting for a short while with a Canon Powershot sx40 and decided it was time to jump to the DSLR range. After researching for a few weeks I decided the D5100 would be the perfect fit for me.

Excited to join the Nikon club and look forward to meeting all of you.

Thanks,
-D.

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Thanks

Will do, thanks!

Welcome to the forum, Derek, from your "neighbor" (New Mexico)
Congratulations on your purchase . . . looking forward to your participation

Welcome aboard. Have fun shooting as you transition into the dslr world. Looking forward to seeing some of your work on here.

welcome derek, hope you learn alot from here, its helping me

Derek, Welcome to Nikonites... enjoy your new camera!! (I also have a 5100)

Pat in NH

Nice to meet you Derek. I hope you'll have a great time with us and with your new camera once it gets there.