Defy Convention...be a Rebel

Canon has recently announced the latest in their long and extremely popular line of EOS Rebel digital SLR cameras...the Rebel T4i!

As Canon's first DSLR with an articulating touch screen, the Rebel T4i promises much quicker and simpler use for taking and viewing photos.  You can use the touch screen to change various settings, to chose a focus point when taking a photo, or use pinch and swipe gestures to zoom in and scroll between images.  And the articulating screen makes it easy to get shots from higher or lower angles, or to take self portraits.

The Rebel has also been given a speed boost, with a high-speed continuous burst mode capable of 5 images per second, up from 3.7 shots per second from previous models.  And as always, you get the same high quality 18 megapixel images and full 1080p HD video recording features.

This new Rebel is going to be an exciting new addition to the Canon family, and we look forward to reviewing this stunning new camera as soon as possible!

In the meantime, check out Canon's press release and product info page for the soon-to-be-released T4i!
You can also pre-order the T4i from our website, lighthauscamera.com.

Class Offering: Intro to Digital Photography

Rental Gear

Lighthaus Camera is excited to announce that our Kona location now has rental inventory available in-store!

Previously, if Kona residents wanted to rent equipment, it would have to be flown in from the outter islands.  With the ongoing success of rentals in our Honolulu and Kahului stores, we've decided it was time to expand the rentals to Kona as well!  And our Lahaina store also has rental gear - several point and shoot cameras and underwater housings.

Below, you can browse through our list of rental equipment available at each location.  Gear can be transported between islands for rental, but may require a minimum rental period.  Check with your local Lighthaus Camera for pricing and more details on rental equipment.

King Street

Canon EOS 7D EOS 5D Mark II EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM EF 50mm f/1.4 USM EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 580 EXII Speedlite

Nikon D700 AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR SB-900 AF Speedlight

Other Sekonic L-398A exposure meter Sekonic RT-32 transmitter module PocketWizard Plus II Elinchrom D-Lite-it 4 set Profoto AcuteB 600 lighting kit Profoto AcuteB 600 Ws pack Profoto AcuteB head Profoto Pro-7b lighting kit Profoto Pro-7b 12volt battery Profoto Pro-7b generator Profoto Pro-7b head Profoto 2x3 softbox

Kahului Canon EOS 7D Canon EOS 5D Mark II Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Gitzo Series 2 Explorer tripod w/Manfrotto 496RC2 ballhead

Kona Canon EOS 5D Mark II Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Canon 580EX II Speedlite Induro Carbonflex CX214 tripod w/Gitzo Gitzo GH2750QR magnesium ballhead

Lahaina Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Bogen 3011 basic tripod w/Bogen 3030 3-way pan/tilt head Canon PowerShot G12 w/Canon WP-DC34 underwater housing Canon PowerShot SD780 w/Canon WP-DC31 underwater housing Olympus Stylus Tough TG-810 underwater camera Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 underwater camera Sea & Sea YS110α TTL underwater strobe Olympus Trooper 10x50 binoculars

Get in Motion!

Looking for a way to build your DSLR film skills?  Check out the Get in Motion Tour, tomorrow at Oahu's Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort.  Only $49 for over four hours of great filmmaking education!

Check out the details and register here:
http://montezucker.com/gimt/hawaii_dealer.html

They Call Me "X"...

Canon has unveiled their newest EOS model today.  Please help us in welcoming the Canon EOS 1D X to the DSLR family:
This amazing new camera is a massive leap ahead for pro shooters and DSLR enthusiasts.  The new model offers dual DIGIC 5+ proccessors for image handling, and a separate DIGIC 4 to tackle autofocusing and metering.  That basically translates into a seriously speedy camera.  The 1D X is everything you've come to expect from the Canon Professional line, and more.

With it's 18 Megapixel image sensor, the Canon 1D X certainaly does not sacrifice in image quality.  I know what you're thinking; both the 1Ds Mark III and the 5D Mark II had 21.1 Megapixels, so why the drop?  There's quite a bit of technical reasons to this, such as retaining a high frame rate (an impressive 12fps in RAW or 14fps in JPEG on a full frame sensor is not an easy task!) and better light handling for less noise on higher ISOs.  Basically, take heart in knowing that Canon most likely weighed all the pros and cons to throwing say a 36 Megapixel sensor into this camera, and in the end, went with the choice which offered the best results.  Besides, 18 Megapixels is more than enough for just about any application you could use this camera for.

Also in this camera's impressive list of features is a 61-Point autofocus system, a new Intelligent Tracking and Recognition system for autofocus, longer video recording, ISO standard range of 100 to 5200 (additional low @ 50, H1 @ 102,400, H2 @ 204,800), exposure control, multiple exposure modes...  It's packed.

The Canon EOS 1D X is scheduled to launch in March 2012 at an astounding estimated retail price of $6,800 (body only).  To learn more about the new 1D X, check out Canon's official press release:

Canon U.S.A. Introduces The New Canon EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera, Re-Designed From The Inside Out

Also, check out some sample images and a movie from this powerhouse camera:

Canon EOS 1D X Sample Images & Movie

“Images of East Hawaii”

What: Exhibit of Photography – “Images of East Hawaii”
Who: Ken and Mary Goodrich
Where: Lighthaus Camera, 74-5614 Palani Road, Kona
When: August 5 through September 30, 2011

Lighthaus Camera has recently opened their new gallery with some of Hawaii Island’s best photography. The work of two Volcano photographers, Ken and Mary Goodrich, will be on display at Lighthaus Camera now through September 30. The exhibit is titled, “Images of East Hawaii” and have been taken on the East side of the Big Island and in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Though they often work together in the same locations, both photographers have different points of view. Ken Goodrich has eloquently photographed places of power and beauty, including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Ken is current President of the Hilo Photography Club and has won numerous awards in photography competitions for his landscapes and images of the people of Hawaii. Many of his nature shots are woven into multi-media presentations utilizing projected imagery choreographed to music.

Mary Goodrich photographs the landscape, botanicals and enjoys finding abstractions in Nature. She has been a photographer for over 25 years. She formerly worked in a black and white darkroom to produce her prints, some of which are hand painted with oils. More recently, she has been using digital equipment and Photoshop. Her work has been seen in B&W and COLOR Magazines and she recently won 2nd Place in Architecture in an international competition sponsored by Hahnemuhle digital printing papers. Speaking of her work, she says, “I like finding quirky things in the environment, like a face in a rock or unusual patterns made by water or plants. These elements are like old friends. I see shapes and lines that I recognize as though they are in pictures I’ve already taken”.

Lighthaus Camera is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. For information call Lighthaus at (808) 326-7025 or Mary Goodrich, (808) 985-7487.

Canon Photography Workshop

In addition to the photography classes we have coming up this weekend, Lance Folden, Canon Product Educator, will be visiting the stores again at the end of September to put on a free workshop for our customers. Lance is a great guy to talk to and his visits are always quite educational. These free workshops are a great opportunity to learn more about the Canon DSLR products that you may already have or are interested in getting, as wells as to help polish some basic camera skills.

Keep in mind, this workshop will be quite different from the upcoming Maui classes on Saturday and Sunday, and will be strictly Canon-oriented. The workshops held by Lance are of a more general informational scope, while the classes taught by Krystle will be a much more in-depth teaching of actual photography techniques.

Last time, Lance taught us all how to navigate and properly use our external speedlites and about how different lenses can affect our photography. This time, we'd like some feedback from you as to what you'd be most interested in learning from Lance. Check out the course descriptions below and vote in our poll to help us decide! Then head over to our Facebook page and RSVP for the seminar being held at your location if you'd like to attend!


Intro to the Digital Rebel
A class on the Rebel series camera including the Mode Dial, AF modes, exposure compensation, metering, flash, Af points.

Intro to the 60D, 7D, and 5D Mark II
A class on the 60D, 7D and 5D Mark II cameras including the Mode Dial, AF modes, exposure compensation, metering, flash, Af points.

Intro to HDslr Video
Goes into every setting that effects how video looks on our DSLR. Also give some video shooting tips.

Advanced Flash
Covers how different camera modes effect flash. Also covers high speed sync, rear curtain sync, wireless eTTL.

Choosing and Using Lenses
Covers using different lenses such as wide angle, macro, telephoto, and specialty lenses.

Canon Technical Workshop - Honolulu
Canon Technical Workshop - Kona
Canon Technical Workshop - Kahului