Lowepro announces the launch of Flipside 400 AW, a high-performance camera
backpack designed with a large capacity, premium security, all-day comfort,
plus protection from the elements.



Flipside
400 AW features a unique back-entry compartment that provides easy access to
gear when setting up--keeping the harness off the ground and clean--plus
extra security when on the move. With access to gear placed in the rear of the
backpack, roving hands are discouraged from reaching into the bag. With the
padded waistbelt secured, gear is quickly reached by rotating the entire bag
to the front, offering hands-free use and providing a stable work platform while
changing batteries, memory cards or setting up for the next shot. To protect
expensive gear from the elements, the Flipside 400 AW includes Lowepro's
patented, built-in All Weather Cover.

...

On the 29th of May WestLicht Photographica Auction in Vienna, Austria will auction a historical sensation: a ' Daguerréotype' - the first commercially-produced camera.

...

Brandess-Kalt-Atena Group, Inc. has announced the introduction of the first
two models in their new Pelican RSV line. RSV stands for Rugged, Strong, and
Versatile which are terms used to describe this series of cases designed for
professional digital photographers on the move. The PCS247 model is an upright
camera/computer case on wheels that measures, outer dimensions are 18x14x10".
The inner dimensions are 16x12 1/2x7". The PCS2552 is a large camera/computer
case that can be hand or shoulder carried and can fit into the Pelican 1550
shell for added security. It measures 17 1/2x12 1/2x7" and features an
expandable computer pocket on the outside. Both are constructed from water resistant
1680D ballistic nylon and feature leather grain trim, moveable dividers, a padded
computer compartment, and PVC lined inner mesh pockets. Available in black or
green. Contact: Brandess-Kalt-Aetna Group, Inc., 701 Corporate Woods Parkway,
Vernon Hills, IL 60061, (800) 621-5488.

...

The Photographic  Society of America (PSA),  the largest interactive organization in North America  for advanced amateur and professional photographers,  will celebrate its 75th Anniversary throughout  2009, beginning in April. Current membership is over 5100 individual members plus over 400 camera clubs worldwide.

Represented in over 60 countries of the world, PSA Members enjoy a wide variety of activities: a monthly magazine, photo and digital competitions, study groups, how-to programs, an annual week-long conference and a long list of other activities and services.   PSA also sets the standards for all world-wide photo exhibitions.  As a non-profit organization, its mission is to promote and enhance the art and science of photography in all its phases, among members and non-members alike.

PSA’s 75th Anniversary Conference will be held in West Yellowstone, MT from Sept. 20 – 26, 2009.

PSA Headquarters is located in Oklahoma City, OK.  More information about PSA is available at:
www.psa-photo.org

...