Studio Dreams

How many of us have dreamnt of have our own studio?  Now is the perfect time begin your setup.  Lighthaus Camera in Kailua Kona has recently aqiuired handfulls of used studio equipment.

 Looking for soft boxes?  We have them in all sizes!

Back drops stands too!

We have 2 sets of the PhotoFlex 320ws Strobes.

The photoFlex strobes make a great lightweight studio setup.

We also have a great Speedatron setup with 3 heads and soft box.

Please call Lighthaus Camera Kailua Kona  at 808-326-7355. 

March Photo Contest

Congratulations to Travis Hackett for winning February's Photo Contest! Click over to our website to view the inside of his "Sunset Barrel"!


It may not be April yet, but we're certainly getting some showers. So it seems fitting that March's theme would be...

"Rainbows"



Remember, even if the rain goes away, rainbows can be found in many different ways, and you can even make your own! So get creative, and show us what you've got! As always, the winner will receive a $50 gift card good at all four Lighthaus Camera locations across Hawaii!

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, "March 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!

March Photo Contest Info
General Photo Contest Rules

Class Offering: Intro to Digital Photography

The Power to Create

The fans have been waiting long enough.  The next power player in Canon's lineup has been announced:

Presenting the "popular before it was even announced" Canon EOS 5D Mark III!

This impressive new camera improves on an already successful and effective system.  The 5D Mark II was a landmark camera for Canon with its high-ISO, low noise capabilities and hi-res 1080p video recording.  For a while, there really was no equal to the 5D Mark II.  Improving on that system seemed like it would be hard to do, but Canon has done it.

With the inclusion of the 61-point AF system (the same system that's being included in the 1D X), the 5D Mark III promises to be a precise tool for the most demanding photographer.  And having its frame rate bumped up from 3.9 to 6.0 means that capturing the precise moment just got a whole lot easier.

Expected to launch by the end of March, this camera is likely to fly out of inventory before it even has the chance to see a shelf.  As with all new SLR launches, Lighthaus Camera is already taking pre-orders for the 5D Mark III, and trade-ins are always welcome!  Please call or stop by your local Lighthaus Camera location for more info on how to get your hands on one!

Click here to read Canon's full press release on the 5D Mark III.

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