Lighthaus Camera: Now accepting pre-orders for the Nikon D810

According to the reviews, this new camera from Nikon touts the "Best Image Quality in Nikon History".  After seeing the results from the D800 and D4s I don't doubt that claim.  And I am a Canon shooter.  Don't get me wrong I LOVE my 5D Mark III.  If you want to check out the specs and a few samples, click the link below from my favorite source, PetaPixel:

http://petapixel.com/2014/06/26/nikon-d810-bts-promo-video-roundup-get-know-new-nikon-shooter/

Contact your nearest Lighthaus Camera location to put your name on the pre-order list.  We will be calling customers when the camera is in stock.  At that time the camera must be paid in full.  If you can't pay in full at the time of the call, we will move on to the next person on the list.  Thank you for your understanding regarding the pre-order process.  I'm thinking this will be a very popular camera for those looking for something new.

Lighthaus Camera: Concert Photography

About a year ago, Zach our Lahaina Lighthauser asked me if I wanted to shoot his friend's band at the new Fleetwood's restaurant.  Not knowing anything about shooting musicians, I tried. Lets just say it is not as easy as it looks.  Accounting for best angles, light stands, not getting in the way of people there to watch the band, the different colors and shades of light and ear plugs were just some of the I will think about the next time I shoot a band.  Please keep in mind that the ear plugs are not because the music sucked but the volume levels.  This band was very entertaining and damn good.  Steven Tyler from Aerosmith was there but his security did not allow me to take his picture.  To be honest with you, I ended up going into the green mode and just made sure to frame some good pics.  I will stick to landscapes and pictures of my wife.

If you want to learn how to shoot concert photos, this article from PetaPixel.com tells you the secrets:

http://petapixel.com/2014/06/17/camera-settings-concert-photography/#more-138211

The article gave some great advice on settings and modes.  If you noticed, all of the pictures were shot at f/3.5 or less.  If you do not have a lens that can handle low light levels, Lighthaus Camera has a few in stock including a used Nikon 85mm f/1.8, a used Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 for Canon, and a used Leica 50mm f/2.0.  If none of those lenses fit your needs we can always order one for you.  Call either one of our Maui locations, our Oahu store or the original in Kona to see what we have.

Lighthaus Camera: Golden Hour

Landscape photography is one of the funnest types of photography to do here in Hawaii.  Obviously, sunset and sunrise pictures produce spectacular pictures but have you stuck around for the blue hour, nautical twilight or astronomical twilight?

 If you want to find out what each of these hours are, check out this article from PetaPixel:
http://petapixel.com/2014/06/11/understanding-golden-hour-blue-hour-twilights/

Calculating exactly when golden hour starts, this is a great website:

http://www.golden-hour.com/

Remember to bring your tripod for tack sharp photographs, water for hydration, a small flash light and maybe even a light jacket.

Lighthaus Camera has four locations across the Aloha state to fulfill your photographic needs.  We have one location in Kona, one on Oahu and two on Maui. Because inventory varies from location to location, please call ahead to see if we have what you need.

Lighthaus Camera: are you excited?

As we head into the summer, the two giants of the camera world Canon and Nikon are going to announce possible updates to two very popular cameras.  The Nikon D800e will be replaced by the so called D800s and Canon hints at the 7D Mark II.

From PetaPixel.com regarding the D800s
http://petapixel.com/2014/05/20/rumor-nikons-d800d800e-replacement-coming-june/

From PetaPixel.com regarding the 7D Mark II
http://petapixel.com/2014/06/06/canons-latest-invite-to-pro-dealers-hints-at-august-announcement-of-the-7dmii/