Pro Camera Hawaii

I always believe in supporting local businesses, this small business owner goes above and beyond my extremely high standards of customer service I reached out to him through Instagram, telling him what I was looking for, mind you «I know nothing about photography», no spending budget, just get my 11 year old daughter started. He could have sold me everything under the sun but he didn’t, and for that I am going to be referring everyone I know there for their photography needs. Thank you again for you time, patience, passion, and professionally advice

Finally a fantastic local camera store in Hawaii. I’m so glad I found Pro Camera Hawaii, Tony is fantastic and has really made his shop a place where you feel welcome. I’m purchased a good amount of stuff from them now and also trader in some of my gear I didn’t use and I feel like I got great deals each time.

Absolutely the best place in Hawaii to get any Sony gear!
This review is long over due. I got a Sony remote from them for my a6000 a few months back.
Could have never been happier with the customer service here and the product itself.
Very good prices and such a great local guy who runs the shop.
Would highly recommend anyone to come here :)
Got my new Fuji XT-​10 here
Tony is always awesome 100% best support and deals in Hawaii.
I will only shop here no one else compares to Pro Camera Hawaii.

Amazing Customer Service!!! We live on the Big Island and needed a special piece of equipment for a last minute booking. Tony went above and beyond! He had the piece in stock and took it to the post office himself to overnight it to us! It arrived and everything went so smoothly. We could not have done it without him. We will definitely visit him on our next trip to Oahu and recommend his store to everyone. He was very knowledgeable and really went the extra mile to meet our needs. If I could give him 10 stars, I would do it in a heartbeat! Mahalo!

Hi I giving them 5 s because I have doing my shopping and asking questions and just hanging out with them for about 6 month and plan on keep on going to them for things I am currently renting a Sony a72 from them I think it’s a good price I got it for the week 7 days I am enjoying it.

Was referred by my friend Iris. She said Tony was very knowledgeable and helpful, and most of all a really good braddah. Boy was she right. He was able to help me pick a camera for my application, set it all up so it was ready to go. Only thing now, after renting the camera… I’m hooked and probably gonna buy one in the near future. Thanks Tony for your excellent customer service.

Let’s start this review by stating that I am a beginner in the world of photography. Up until a month ago I did not know the difference between a DSLR and a Point and Shoot camera. I just used my IPhone to take photos. Well I decided to take an intro to digital photography night class at UH and it is required that you have a camera. I figured how hard can it be? I can do all my research online and I can just go to Costco or Best Buy to get whatever I decide that I want to purchase. Well once I did my «research» and spoke to all the «pro» photographers that I know, I can tell you one thing. I was confused as shit. It seemed like there where some people who loved Nikon. Then there were whose who swear by Canon. Throw in all the Sony people and I did not known where to turn to? Then one day I read some Unilocal reviews about this Guy named Tony at this small camera shop in Aiea. I figured what the hell… let’s check it out. When I went to Pro Camera Hawaii Tony took his time and explained the plus’s and minus’s of each brand and made recommendations based on my budget and what I wanted to do. I consider myself a realist and know that I just want to take photos of Landscape, Friends, Family, and maybe later if the bug hits take it up a few notches from there. Tony steered me towards a smaller mirrorless camera that fit my needs. I am in sales and sometimes I just want want be sold by someone and he did a great job. He took his time and went over the camera’s features and benefits. Now a month later i am glad that I went to him. I love my camera from the retro look to how well it shoots. I even went back today for a second time to pick up a new bag and strap. If you want fantastic service it is worth paying a little bit more and supporting a small local business. Especially when they have 5-​star customer service.

Was looking for a camera store near my location and found this gem! Both Tony and Brandon were very helpful on all three of my visits. This store had everything I was looking for and more!
My first visit, I was shopping for a new body. After talking with Brandon for literally an hour or so getting his advice, I decided on getting the Nikon D7200 and 18−200mm lens to go with it.
Second visit, I mainly walked in there to get their advice on which wide angle lens for landscape shooting. Tony guided me to a lens that would work good for the type of shooting I’ll be doing. Unfortunately he didn’t have it in stock but offered to order it and in the meantime I could use his rental until the lens came in.
On my third visit, I bought lens, tripod and a monopod… I was not expecting it but Tony gave me cards for 2 free rentals that I could use if I ever needed to rent lens. How awesome is that!
If you’re looking for a shop with awesome customer service and a wide variety of camera gear, this is the place to go!

Thank you to Dave F. I needed to get some equipment so of course I turned to my Unilocal friend, Dave F., for a recommendation and he steered me to the right place.
First of all, I freely admit have no clue what I’m doing when it comes to cameras or photography. The guys (Tony and Brandon) at this place are really helpful. They don’t try to hard sell, over sell, and they don’t a condescending attitude. (Yup, I’ve had that happen at other places.) They gave a lot of helpful, useful and common sense information which I really appreciated. I like that they have rentals on equipment, which I took advantage of, and it helped me make up my mind about what I needed. Sort of… Wants vs. need in camera equipment is always an issue with me. It’s like being a kid in a candy store. There’s always something I want, and then I think I need it. I always leave a little more confused than when I went in because I find so many more things that I just really have to have! My list is getting longer.
It’s a family business. Tony, the owner had his kids with him the first time I went in. I know it sounds odd to say this in a review, but as a parent I really appreciated the way he talked and interacted with them. It speaks to the kind of person he is, and what his business is like.
Another reason for going there… I also got recommendations on where to eat in the area. It’s a plus to go to Pro Camera because they are located right across from Hughley’s, Palazzo, and Queen Street Café!
I like to follow them on IG @pro_camera_hawaii. They post new and used equipment that’s available. More things I didn’t know about, but now I have to check out!

Took my son to this camera shop looking for camera lens… where we received top notch service! Brandon and Tony’s knowledge really put us at ease. We were very pleased with the choice of lens we purchased! Definitely going to return to them again when we need to add to his camera collection! If you are shopping for a camera, lens, filters, bags, etc., this is the place to go!

This camera shop is a gem on the island. I couldn’t find a shop that carried a wide angle lense. Tony had a used 16−80mm that worked flawlessly with my sony slt a58. I could have bought something more expensive but he guided me within my budget.
Tony is a humble man that knows his stuff. Without even knowing, he was giving me tips on how to use my camera! He is a natural teacher.
Thank you Tony!

Possibly the most legit owner of a store I’ve ever met. I came in this morning to find a battery for my rebel t3 cause I had left mine at home and realized when I got here.
Asked the guy at the counter (I confidently assume he was the owner) if he had one. He didn’t, but was knowledgable, then checked to see if he was getting one today, and then even suggested ANOTHER place to check– which did. As a sign of thanks I offered to buy the charger from him. He suggested i DONT and wait and see if the store he sent me to had a real one and not a universal one. I was shocked by how much he was trying to help an obvious tourist and to not rip me off.
WHAT A QUALITY MOVE. I would support this store over any other. Shop with confidence at this store, customer service was A+ and I didn’t even purchase anything.
The world needs more places like this, and more guys like this.

Best camera store owner — EVER!
Very knowledgable — had the part I needed, instock–
And knows his stuff COLD!!!
Best ever– just wish there were more like him!

I highly recommend Pro Camera Hawaii. Anthony Zerga the owner is super knowledgeable, friendly, and all around a honest guy to work with. His store had a very huge stock of good Nikon, Canon, Manfrotto, Think Tank, and B+W products. The prices are very affordable and not overpriced at all. If you’re a photographer, you need to come and see Anthony at Pro Camera Hawaii.

I realize Aiea has a bunch of great restaurants and places to have a drink when you’re thirsty, but how lucky can it be that an awesome camera shop just so happens to open up in the neighborhood too! Well, that shop is Pro Camera Hawaii. I didn’t even realize that it opened up until I went to have dinner one evening right across from it! From that first time that I set foot in the store and met its owner, Tony, I was sure I’d be in there a lot! For those of you who know me, I’ve been severely bitten by the photography bug and nowadays most of my free time is immersed in it!
Photography is not only a great hobby, but it’s also relaxing and at the same time can be very rewarding. Going out and being one with nature and photographing any subjects that may catch your eye is a definite stress reliever! But in order to do that, you need equipment! Whether you are a beginner or a well seasoned photog, you’ll always need some friendly advice and a place to get your gear. That’s where Tony comes into the picture. He is a super cool guy and he has a fantastic inventory of camera bodies, lenses, tripods, bags, just about anything you need to make your photography more rewarding. I ask a lot of questions and he is more than happy to answer them. You feel comfortable around him and not intimidated at all! He is also very knowledgeable about the latest equipment and gadgets from the different manufacturers and can order just about anything you need. I am also very impressed with his nice selection of Lee Filters and I believe he is an authorized Hawaii dealer. Those of you who use filters know that Lee is a very innovative and well known brand. He also has a great selection from brands such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Sigma, Manfrotto, Think Tank, etc. He is conveniently located in Aiea Town Square with lots of free parking! Go see Tony at Pro Camera Hawaii for all your photography needs and also for his great advice and knowledge. You’ll be glad you did!
I would like to update this review by saying that a lot of things have changed since my review. Good things, the shop is progressively growing and expanding. Tony now has an associate in the store to help you with your needs as well, his name is Brandon and his knowledge of photography is impressive. He specializes in lighting and portraiture, so if you are interested in this field, by all means come on into the shop and ask for him. He also is very well versed in the Fujifilm line of mirrorless cameras and he can assist you in making a selection if you are leaning towards Fuji’s line of equipment. The shop’s hours have been updated to include Saturdays from 9am till 7pm and Sundays from 11am to 3pm. They are dedicated to assisting you with all of your photography needs seven days a week! Tony has also just been named a Zeiss Lens dealer, the only one here in the state, so if you are interested in Zeiss’s impressive line of quality lenses, go see them. They will take good care of you no matter what your level of photography might be. Tell them I sent ya!
Solid Five Stars***** for the friendly service and great selection!

Went in with a camera with a bum lens. The team there was so helpful in explaining my options and helping me find a solution that wasn’t going to cost everything I had. They also offered to sign me up for a photography 102 course they were offering and to set up a time to give me pointers to get the best out of my new lens! Once the new lens was on, they also took the camera for a test run to ensure everything was working just right. as a camera novice I totally appreciate all the time these folks took to teach and take care of my camera needs! Unparalleled service.

If your a pro or just starting out. Pro Camera Hawaii is the spot to go! Owner Tony Zerga will get you the absolutely the right equipment at the right price! His knowledge of photographic equipment in mind blowing! Supper friendly and will go out of his way to help you. This small camera shop has great inventory. Lots of parking. Definitely a Jem in Aeia!

I was blown away with the service I got here. I believe his name was Tony. Unlike the other camera store I went to, Tony acknowledged us right away. Although, he was with someone he was sure to let us know that he help us after. I recently bought a camera and was looking for a new lens and some other gizmos and gadgets for it. He let me test out the lens I wanted to get and gave me a overview for the best settings to use with it. I am a complete newbie and he didn’t make me feel like it was a hassle to explain a few things to me. He took the time to explain what certain settings mean. He also offered to put on the filter that i just bought. I really like that they offer used lens. I specifically went there because I seen on IG that they had a lens for sale, but since it was used it as cheaper than retail. Honestly, you can’t even tell that it was used. Well, I couldn’t.
Definitely my go to camera shop.

There are very few times in life where you come upon extraordinary customer service & products by accident.
I happened to be driving in Aiea, and was itching to buy a solid, quality tri-​pod for an upcoming trip. Being that I live in Hawaii, I manage to buy most of my things via AMAZON Prime, however the shipping takes a lot of time and I’m a fellow who needs instant gratification.
After failing to find anything great at the local Best Buy, I UnilocalED for another camera store. This one came up, and saw that it was rather new. I decided to stop by, as I was too lazy to battle traffic in Waikiki and I’m very glad I did.
Upon entering, the owner gave me a genuine greeting. He answered all of my questions. Questions I normally don’t ask to avoid condescending tones and speech from other better than thou photography experts. It felt great. We discussed some of the other products he carried (camera bags, Nikon & Canon products, Filters & flash diffusers and modifiers.) The owner is incredibly knowledgeable, kind & resourceful. The kind of fellow who goes above and beyond.
The store is nearly put together; and your eyes will just dazzle at all of the toys that are displayed and priced appropriately.
By the end; I had purchased a manfrotto «be free» series tri-​pod with case, a Monopod and a separate ball head attachment for it. Instant gratification & it didn’t break the bank!
Great Place, Great Service… all in all, it was a great accident.

Amazing place for Protogs and Amateurs looking for higher end products! We heard about this place through a referral from someone at work. It was our first visit and left with a really good impression. The owner was very welcoming, relatable and treated every customer with respect.
The store has only been here for 3 weeks, so he’s still rolling some products in, but is definitely open to suggestions. However, he’s got products from bags, to tripods, to lighting equipment, especially Manfrotto, Canon, and Thinktank products.
As the owner of the store, he has his son in the back who is also very friendly and got along well with my 1 year old.
Lastly, Happy Birthday Anthony! (:
P. S. Thanks for the Thomas train!
Ariel and Chris.