Lazer Photos & Cameras - Whakatane

GOPRO HERO13 BLACK RELEASES TOMORROW! ⌛

The newest (and hotly-anticipated) release in the GoPro HERO Black series is dropping on the 11th September (tomorrow)!

The HERO13 Black is the camera for every creator. Best-in-class 5.3K60 video and legendary durability combine with new HB-Series Lenses (sold separately) and a more powerful battery to make HERO13 Black the essential camera for every creator.

Other great features include:
• Range of recording modes: 5.3K60, 4K120, 2.7K240 and more
• 27MP photos with 24.7MP frame-grabs;
• 8x slow-mo;
• Rugged + Waterproof to 10 m;
• Award-Winning HyperSmooth 6.0 Stabilisation;
• Built-In 360° Horizon Lock.

The HERO13 Black is available as a standalone unit, or get the Creator Edition (HERO13 Black + Volta + Media Mod + Light Mod + Magnetic Latch Mount) for added creative possibilities!

Talk to our team today to discuss your needs, or preorder at the link below: https://lazerphoto.co.nz/products/gopro-hero13-black-preorder

DON'T DELAY, FATHER'S DAY ISN'T FAR AWAY! ⏰

Father's Day is this Sunday! Haven't sorted out a gift yet? Don't fret - we're here to help! We've got a range of specials on giftware and gear perfect for dads! 👨‍

If you've got a special photo you want to gift to him, why not put it on a stylish blockmount? We've got a massive 25% off our blockmounts! Or you'd prefer frames, we've got frame + print combo deals in-store! 🖼️

If he's a photographer, it's a perfect time to gift him some camera accessories (that won't break the bank)! As part of our "Learn Your Gear" sale running until September, we've got discounts on a range of handy essentials - filters, cleaning gear, tripods, and more! 📷

Or if it's too hard to pick out a gift, we've got gift cards! Give him the freedom to treat himself to the range of printing services we offer, or to stock up on gear! 🎁

View the full range of giftware available at Lazers here: https://lazerphoto.co.nz/products/personalised-photo-gifts

Or talk to our team - we'll be happy to help you turn your ideas into reality!

Want more copies of your photobooth prints from the Trident Ball? Photobooth photos are now available for order - see the post for details!

We had a blast at the Trident High School Ball last weekend!

The photos from the Lazer Photobooth are now up on the Lazer Photos & Cameras website for viewing & ordering! 📷

ORDER HERE 👉 https://lazerphoto.lightfolio.com/gallery/lazer-photobooth/

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💃🕺 Trident High School's "Casino Ball", 2024! 🎲

What a great night out at the Trident High School Ball on Friday night. Photos are now available for viewing at our store at 124 The Strand, Whakatane (07) 307 0384. Come in store for viewing and ordering.

Ball photos are also live on our website for those of you who would like to view and order online 🛒

View and Order Online 👉 https://lazerphoto.lightfolio.com

Thank you to Trident High School News and the students for letting us be a part of your special occasion!

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BONUS TRAVEL GEAR VOUCHERS WITH CANON! 🧳

Planning to head overseas and needing a camera to capture your trip? Now's the perfect time to pick up a Canon from us! From now until 23rd October 2024, receive up to $650 in vouchers for July Luggage or SnapWireless when you purchase selected Canon cameras and kits!*

SnapWireless have an excellent range of tech accessories, from wireless chargers and powerbanks, to travel backpacks and sling bags that are perfect for taking your gear on excursions! Or if you need to update your luggage before you go, July stock a range of quality stylish suitcases!

Talk to our team today about your camera needs, and let us help you make sure your holiday memories are captured in quality!

Browse our Canon range here: https://lazerphoto.co.nz/products/canon-mirrorless-cameras

The winners of the Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne Photography Competition! 🏆✨

Congratulations to the winners for capturing such awesome photos, we hope you enjoy your prizes! And a big thanks to the organisers for putting on an amazing festival for Whakatāne!

SAVE ON FILTERS WITH LAZER!

Each week we'll be featuring some tips for your camera gear, along with some fantastic specials to go with them! This week it's all about filters!

There are many different types of filters, each catering to unique needs or situations! Here are the main three that you'll find handy:

- UV Filters: a great way to add some protection to your lens! Having a UV filter can help protect the front element of your lens from dust, smears, and scratches!

- CPL Filters: these filters are designed to reduce polarised light from affecting your photos! They can help to reduce glare from water and glass reflections, as well as improve the contrast of your skies!

- NDV Filters: a variable neutral-density (NDV) filter are several ND filters, all in one filter! ND filters reduce the amount of light coming through your lens, allowing for you to take longer exposures in bright conditions! The advantage of an NDV filter is that you can rotate the front of the filter to easily change the ND level! Our Okko Pro NDV filters go from ND2 to ND400 - that's a massive 9 f-stops!

Until the end of September, we're running a 10% discount on our range of Okko UV Lite, CPL Lite, and NDV Pro filters!

T&Cs apply. Promotional period 1 August-30 September 2024. While stocks last.

LAST WEEK TO GET A BONUS BATTERY WITH CANON! 🔋

Be in quick - our Canon bonus battery promo is ending on the 18th! Receive a bonus battery when you purchase an EOS R3, R5 I, R6 II, R7 or R8 camera from us!*

Check out our range of Canon EOS R-Series cameras today: https://lazerphoto.co.nz/products/Canon-c137374244

*T&Cs apply. Offer ends 18 August 2024. Bonus battery varies by camera model purchased. Battery will be given at point-of-sale if in stock, or ordered in for you if no stock is available.

Whakatane High School Sports Team Photos are now ready for ordering 📸

To place your order please click on the link below,

Click here to place your order 🛒 https://form.jotform.com/231690074274860

Whakatāne High School - Te Kura Tuarua ō Te Mānuka Tūtahi
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Do you have an Olympus or OM camera? OM System have been dropping some fantastic photography tips and tricks as part of their Summer School video series! ☀️

Last week they focused on macro photography - check out the Youtube playlist below to learn something new about how to capture the tiny things around us! 🔎

Week Three of – ready for your close-up? This week we're working on Focus Stacking and Bracketing, ideal features for macro photographers.

Tap the link for this week's playlist: bit.ly/4c59CSX

Have you tried Macro Stacking or Bracketing before? Is there a shot you've taken which shows this feature off? Add it to the comments and let's get inspired together! ✨

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Have your Sports or Academic Achievements Framed 🖼

If you've participated in a sports or academic event, and have medals, certificates, and other memorabilia tucked away in your cupboard, then it's time to get them out and have them displayed for everyone to see! Lazer Photos & Cameras are the team to talk to for your achievement framing needs. We can work with you to ensure your memorabilia are displayed in the way that you want.

Click here to start the process 👉 - https://lazerphoto.co.nz/products/framing-your-achievements

Bring in your achievements today and our team will guide you through step by step and have them ready to be shown off!
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SAVE ON TRIPODS WITH LAZER!

Each week we'll be featuring some tips for your camera gear, along with some fantastic specials to go with them! This week it's all about tripods!

Finding it hard to get a stable enough shot when you're taking photos - e.g. if you're zoomed in a lot, or if you're in a place with low light - and getting blurry photos as a result? Then a tripod is your friend!

Tripods help keep your camera steady, meaning they're great for when you're using slower shutter speeds (such as for long exposures)! There are a whole range of tripods to suit your needs, from light and compact mini-tripods for when you're on the go, or larger, sturdy tripods for heavier equipment! There's even monopods, which are great if you're needing to change position a lot (e.g. for birdwatching, plane-spotting)!

Until the end of September, we've got 10% off the awesome Joby Gorillapod series - great to take on your travels! We've also got discounts on our popular and versatile Benro models!

T&Cs apply. Promotional period 1 August-30 September 2024. While stocks last.

Ohope Beach School Class and Individual / Sibling Photos are now ready for ordering 📸

To place your order please click on the link below. Orders Close 23rd September 2024.

Click here to place your order 🛒 https://form.jotform.com/232126809925864
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Trident High School Sports Team Photos are now ready for ordering 📸

To place your order please click on the link below,

Click here to place your order 🛒 https://form.jotform.com/231696537802867


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We had a blast at the Whakatane High School Ball the other day!

The photos from the Lazer Photobooth are now up on the Lazer Photos & Cameras website for viewing & ordering! 📷

ORDER HERE 👉 https://lazerphoto.lightfolio.com/gallery/lazer-photobooth/
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INTRODUCING THE WINNERS OF OUR WINTER PHOTO COMPEITION 2024! 📢

This has been the toughest one for us to judge in a long time - there were so many high-callibre entries, each with their own unique interpretation of the winter season!

There can only be one winner though, and this year, the Winter Photo Competition winner is... Paul Davidson, with a gorgeous presentation of the Tasman Glacier! 🥇

Second place goes to Jessica Rose, with her dramatic black-and-white mountain composition! 🥈

And finally, third place goes to Heidi Schicker for her wonderfully-captured photograph of a icy fencepost! 🥉

Once again, thank you to everyone who entered, and congratulations to the winners! We hope that this photo competition has managed to inspire you to go out and take more photos, and see the world through a different perspective! We'll be in touch soon with the winners to get your prizes sorted!

Yep, it's bonus battery time again with Canon! 🔋

Don't get caught out with a flat battery in the middle of your photoshoot! Until the 18th of August 2024, receive a bonus battery when you purchase an EOS R3, R5 I, R6 II, R7 or R8 camera from us!*

Check out our range of Canon EOS R-Series cameras today: https://lazerphoto.co.nz/products/Canon-c137374244

*T&Cs apply. Offer ends 18 August 2024. Bonus battery varies by camera model purchased. Battery will be given at point-of-sale if in stock, or ordered in for you if no stock is available.

BUY THE OM-1 II AND GET A BONUS PAIR OF BINOS! 👀

Thinking about the OM-1 Mark II as your next adventure companion? Now's a great time, because for the month of August, get a bonus pair of 8x42 EXPS I binoculars!

Terms and conditions apply. Promotional period 1-31 August 2024. Redemption via https://explore.omsystem.com/au/en/promotions

Thanks for all of the awesome entries for our annual Lazer Winter Photo Competition! ❄️

We're planning to annouce the winners in the next few days (due to staff illness and the number of wicked cool entries!) - so keep an eye out! 🤩

Don't fret if you missed out though, because we're also sponsoring the photo competition for the Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne - Light Festival! Entries close on the 6th August, with prizes including a $50 print voucher and entry into our beginners photography course (valued at $149)! ✨

Click below to learn how to enter!

Photo Comp — Light Up Whakatane 2024 Photography Competition Brought to you by: We are thrilled to announce the Photography Competition for the 2024 Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne festival, proudly sponsored by Lazer Photo and Cameras. This exciting competition is open to all photographers, from professionals to amateurs, and o...

NEW MONTH, NEW SPECIALS! 📢

We're kicking off August with some fresh new deals! Check them out on our website, in-store, or in our mailer coming later today!

This month we're focusing on teaching people more about using (and caring for) their camera, and so we've knocked down prices on a range of camera accessories to help you level up your techniques and knowledge! We've got 10% off Okko UV Lite, Polarising, and NDV filters, along with some great prices on tripods and cleaning gear! 🎓

And don't forget, Father's Day is coming up on Sunday 1st September! Don't get caught out last minute, and get your gifts sorted now with our Father's Day Sale! A massive 25% off blockmounts, discounted print + frame combos, and a bunch of other awesome specials! 👨‍👧‍👦

Promotional prices and offers valid until 30/09/2024. While stocks last.

💃🕺 Whakatāne High School's "City of Stars Ball", 2024! 🌟

What a great night out at the Whakatāne High School - Te Kura Tuarua ō Te Mānuka Tūtahi Ball on Friday night. Photos are now available for viewing at our store at 124 The Strand, Whakatane (07) 307 0384. Come in store for viewing and ordering.

Ball photos are also live on our website for those of you who would like to view and order online 🛒

View and Order Online 👉 https://lazerphoto.lightfolio.com

Thank you to Whakatāne High School and the students for letting us be a part of your special occasion!

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LESS THAN A WEEK TO GO! 🚨

Our Winter Photo Competition is soon coming to a close, so don't forget to enter if you haven't yet done so!

Here are some of our more recent entries to kickstart your imagination if you're getting stuck on the "Winter Magic" theme!

Why enter? We have prizes for the top three entries, including a free entry to our Intermediate Photography Course (valued at $200)!

Competition T&Cs apply. Competiton period 1 June-31 July 2024. Open to NZ residents aged 18 or older (entrants younger than 18 need parent/supervisor consent). By entering, you give Lazer Photos & Cameras permission to use your photo in materials relating to the competition (e.g. for displaying winners' photos).

Photo credits: Paul Davidson, Mason Behre, Hailey Benner, Stacy Winter

Notice anything different? 🔎 The next step in our wee brand refresh is now complete!

The new signage adds a bit of colour to front of our shop, but also better emphasizes the wide range of services that we offer! We're not just your local camera store, we're your photographic memory keepers - printing, framing, restoration and more!

Big shout-out to the team at Diverse Graphics Limited for helping turn our designs into reality!

Here are our new operating hours! 🕒

Just a small adjustment - our hours on Saturday will now be from 9:00am-3:00pm!

ONE MORE WEEK UNTIL OUR INTERMEDIATE PHOTO COURSE STARTS! 📅

Have you or a friend or family member mastered the basics of your camera and are looking to go that next step with your photography? Then the Intermediate Photography course is for you! It covers all of the key elements on how to use your camera out of Auto mode, Night and Portrait Photography which include going out to locations and learning these key skills with your very own cameras!

We have our next Intermediate Course starting on Monday 29th July 2024, held at the Fletcher Cole Hall McGarvey Road on Corner of Barry Avenue, Whakatāne. The Course will be run by Award Winning Photographer Troy Baker and will run for 5 weeks, with 1 session per week which will go for 1 hour & 30minutes starting at 6.30pm.

Click here for further information and to register for our Intermediate Photography Course 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXItbqVoGCOXNv1AHZdLezA0IQe7mkALfRLCkY_8n97poa9Q/viewform

INSTAX MINI LIPLAYS - NOW BACK IN STOCK! 📷

We've finally got more stock in of the awesome Instax mini LiPlays, and in three new colours! Choose your photos before you print, and even print photos from your smartphone!

Available in Misty White, Matcha Green, and Deep Bronze - order now from https://lazerphoto.co.nz/products/Fujifilm-Instax-Mini-LiPlay-Hybrid-Instant-Camera-p469408810

Just over a week to get your entries to our Winter Photo Competition submitted! ⏰ Here are some of our more recent entries - keep the awesome photos coming!

You have until 31 July 2024 to submit your entry to our competition posts on Facebook or Instagram - the theme is "Winter Magic"! We have prizes for the top three entries, including a free entry to our Intermediate Photography Course (valued at $200)!

Competition T&Cs apply. Competiton period 1 June-31 July 2024. Open to NZ residents aged 18 or older (entrants younger than 18 need parent/supervisor consent). By entering, you give Lazer Photos & Cameras permission to use your photo in materials relating to the competition (e.g. for displaying winners' photos).

Photo credits: Umesh Naik, Sandy McCleary, Luke Goodall, Jessica Rose

Time for a !

We had a customer bring in one of our old envelopes for prints (ca. early 1990s)! Got to love that classic colour scheme!

R5 MARK II HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED! 📢

The hotly-anticipated Canon EOS R5 Mark II was announced overnight, and... what a camera!

A big step-up from its predecessor, the R5 Mark II boasts a range of new features including:
- 8K 60p / 4K 120p video;
- A stacked BSI CMOS sensor for faster readouts;
- Eye-Control AF that detects what you're looking at through the viewfinder;
- A new DIGIC accelerator to support the powerful DIGIC X processor;
- AI-powered upscaling and noise reduction;
- And more!

Preorders are open now - available body-only or as a kit with the 24-105mm F4! Talk to our team to secure yours, or browse our website to learn more: https://lazerphoto.co.nz/products/Canon-EOS-R5-Mark-II-Body-Only-PREORDER-p680930281