The local photography and film community know how valuable our existing camera shops are. From keeping kits fully stocked, replacing old lens, or renting the newest gear, they’re part of the infrastructure that keeps creative productions running.
This guide is a curated breakdown of some of the most reputable shops, organized by what they do best so you can find the right place for your specific shoot.
Pro Camera Hawaii
If there’s one shop every camera professional should know about, it’s this place. If you’re buying, renting, or repairing gear, Pro Camera Hawaii is your first call.
- Address: 98-199 Kamehameha Hwy D2, Aiea, Hawaii 96701
- Brands: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, BlackMagic, Ricoh, and more.
- Services: camera repair, sensor cleaning, and firmware update
- Rentals: Available with their rental site. Complete kits also available.
Treehouse
Located in SALT at Our Kakaʻako, this analog-focused shop is the go-to place for film photographers, street shooters, and anyone who’s interested in the craft side of image-making.
- Address: 675 Auahi Street, E3-215, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
- Shop: A wide range of film stocks, cameras, accessories, and various apparel
- Services: Film development and scanning
- The shop also purchases used analog cameras and gear and puts on community events.
Production Powerhouses
For large-scale video projects, the conversation shifts to production-scale resources. Two houses cover this territory.
Hawaii Media Inc.
- Address: 99-1245 Halawa Valley Street, Aiea, Hawaii 96701
- Full equipment rentals available, including cameras, lighting, grip, truck packages, and production support materials.
Sight & Sound Productions
- Address: 2188 Kamehameha Hwy, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
- Rentals: Inclusive of cameras, teleprompters, truck fleet, cranes, underwater housings, production support materials, and more.
Reliable Backups
National retailers like Best Buy and Walmart aren’t your first choice for professional gear but when you’re in a pinch, remember that they’re a good place to grab:
- Emergency consumables: SD and CFexpress cards, external hard drives, common batteries
- Last-minute grip and tech: power strips, HDMI cables, portable power banks, basic tripods