White House News Photographers’ Association
General Members Meeting
Location: Palladian Room, Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC
Date: 12 November, 2003
Time: 7:15PM

E Board Present: President-Susan Walsh, Secretary-Bob Pearson, Susan Biddle Dennis Brack, Mike Horan and Larry Levin

7:15PM-Meeting called to order by President Susan Walsh. There were 54 members attending, so there was a quorum in attendance. Susan Walsh announced that 2003 WHNPA/Senate Photographers’ Gallery Christmas Party would be held on the evening of December 9 in the Mansfield Room on Capitol Hill. Susan also reminded members that the 2004 Eyes of History Gala would be held again at the Omni Shoreham on May 22, 2004. The deadline for Eyes of History still photography contest is Tuesday, January 27, 2004. The drop-off/shipping address for entries is TBD.

Treasurer Jeff Lawrence was not in attendance, so there was no financial briefing. Those interested in information on current finances should contact Jeff at jlawrence@krtinfo.com or Secretary Bob Pearson at bobpearson@cox.net.

SPEAKERS:

The speakers for the evening were Richard Lopinto, vice president of SLR camera systems for Nikon, Inc. Joining Mr. Lopinto were Steve Heiner from the Nikon software division and Scott Andrews from Nikon Professional Service/Washington.

Richard Lopinto presented a detailed and insightful presentation on the new Nikon D2H professional digital camera, the latest professional digital camera from Nikon. The highlights of the camera’s capabilities and specifications included:
-8 frames-per-second firing
-The new LBCast chip, replacing old digital imaging technology
-37 millisecond shutter lag time
-wireless 802.11b capability
-40 frame buffer

Lopinto and Heiner also demonstrated the new Nikon SB800 flash, with built-in remote trigger technology.

Steve Heiner presented a detailed demonstration of Nikon software working in conjunction with the wireless technology, including the new NikonView and Nikon Control software.

Meeting adjourned at 9:20PM.

Minutes WHNPA General Members Meeting
Respectfully Submitted
Date: 18 November, 2003
Bob Pearson, Secretary