February Photo Contest

Congratulations to Kevin Ford for winning January's Photo Contest with a really fun looking "Sunny Snow Day". Head over to our webiste to see his awesome image.


Is everyone ready for February's theme, and another chance to win a $50 Lighthaus Camera gift card?

"Surfin' Da Wave"



Lighthaus camera is proud to be one of this year's sponsors of S-Turns Surf Club's tenth annual Keiki Long Board Surf Contest, and because of this we felt it would be appropriate to focus this month's theme on surfing.

S-Turns emphasises fun and ohana over competition, and provides a great service to our island's keiki.  For this, we're happy to sponsor the 2012 Keiki O Ke Kai.  Learn more about S-Turns and the Keiki Long Board Contest at http://www.s-turns.com/.

Entries to the photo contest can be sent via email, or dropped off or mailed to our Lahaina location.  Here are the basic submission guidelines:

• Email submissions should be sent to contest@lighthauscamera.com
• Please be sure to include in the subject, "February Photo Contest"
• Submissions should be the original, hi-res file to ensure best image quality
•  If you'd like to mail or drop off your photo, an 8x10 would be the prefered print size
• Physical entries should be sent to/dropped off at:
  Lighthaus Camera
  143 Dickenson St. Suite 102-A
  Lahaina, HI 96761
• Please be sure your entry includes the following:
• Your contact info (name, address, phone number and email)
• The photo's title and a brief description
• Images shall not contain depicitons of violence, drugs or nudity - any images with these present will automatically be disqualified
• Only one entry per person, per month
  

  • An individual may only win once within a six month period
• Please be sure to review the full contest rules and regulations at the link below for detailed submission info

Remember to make it interesting!  And should you choose to use post-processing in your image, you will be judged on the photo itself as well as how clean and well done your processing is!

February Photo Contest Info
General Photo Contest Rules

Next Link in the Evolutionary Chain

For a little more than three years, Nikon users have had a pretty generous offering in the D700 with it's 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, high-ISO/low noise handling capabilities and fast, accurate 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking abilities.  But the masses have been clamoring for more.  Apparently, Nikon has been listening.

Introducing Nikon's powerhouse additions to their DSLR line - the D800 and D800E.  This impressive camera promises images of a higher quality than has ever been possible with its massive 36.3MP FX-format CMOS sensor - never before seen in a full-frame DSLR camera.

For complete specs and release info, check out Nikon's press release.

A new Nikon FX-format digital SLR camera with the world's highest effective pixel count–36.3-million pixels–for noteworthy definition and image quality

PowerShots Galore

In addition to the announcement of three new lenses for their EOS digital SLR cameras, Canon has announced a huge lineup of new PowerShot cameras.

From their user-friendly A-series, ultra-zoom and underwater options, and their more advanced ELPH line, the new products offer something for everyone.

Check out the details on these new cameras at Canon's official press releases below.

New PowerShot Lineup Enables Photographers To Stay Connected While Capturing Legendary Canon Image Quality

Capture Life's Unexpected Moments In Superb Image Quality With Canon U.S.A.'s New, Easy To Use And Re-Designed PowerShot A-series Cameras

Long awaitied, highly anticipated...

After nearly ten years, an update to Canon's widely popular EF 24-70mmf/2.8L USM has been announced.

Canon has also brought forth two replacements for their 24mm and 28mm prime lenses - both with IS!

You can read Canon's full press release for these three lenses after the jump.

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Canon U.S.A. Continues The Tradition Of Incredible Optical Quality With The Introduction Of Three New Lenses


LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 7, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced two new versions of its coveted Wide Angle Lenses and a new version of its popular 24-70mm Standard Zoom Lens for professionals and photo enthusiasts. The new EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM lenses use a rear focusing system, high-speed CPU, and a powerful ring-type Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) with optimized AF algorithms for faster auto focusing and sharp images. With large apertures these new lenses deliver beautiful, soft backgrounds for superior image quality.