This is my fav film shops on island! Whether you're into film photography or just love browsing cool creative spaces, Treehouse is worth a visit. They have film, cameras, accessories, and they're great about developing film quickly! I always end up spending more time here than I planned because there's so much to look at. Such a fun spot and a great resource for photographers. read more

Brought in some film to digitize and they did it so fast! Turned out great too. The store itself has some cool stuff inside too to peruse.

To preface treehouse has been serving me and the rest of the film loving population in Hawaii for over 10 years. Treehouse has been there for me since I was 15 just dipping my toes into serious shots in school but it's not without its faults. Most fall in the lab and prices on this but the staff have been nothing short of fantastic each step of the way since moving back especially. Where my qualms occur though is with the lab and prices especially for bulk loading. While most of everything here on the rock is slightly inflated due to shipping and stuff and that makes sense some films especially more of the popular consumer and professional stocks are in most cases $1-6 more than those same ones in say a shop in California/washington. Though my personal biggest bugaboo is the lab with scans will take creative liberties on some scans to get it back to viable color and others will be left to the wind especially when I have overexposed my film by a stop which imho is commonplace for most film shooters to preserve shadow detail and reduce grain. All the while they'll say you have to pay extra when you see a huge green/blue shift for a majority of the roll where 2-5 will be regular looking compared to samples online. Tied with this is the fact that they only send you a Dropbox of jpegs for the pro level 30mp scans. While I understand the compression is slightly better than Google Drive pro level in the mainland again has always been wetransfers of tifs or at minimum jxls with some latitude to re edit or archive. While pricing for these are near competitive with +- a couple bucks and being Hawaii's premiere lab comes with some understandable waits I can't for the life of me understand why they can't allow for a simple change for those niche pros still looking for archival level lossless compression or the ability to compress them freely themselves. While this won't stop me using them as shipping back to my old labs in the mainland is a pain and a half I do wish us select pros/enthusiasts would have those creature comforts afforded. read more

Needed some black and white negatives to be in a digital form but wasn't sure about the process. Walked in and walked out with my business handled. The negatives were scanned and sent in a couple days and I picked the physical copies up over the weekend. Quick turn around and easy process. read more

Love this store! So cute! Even if you don't need photos develope just cool to look around! Great area too!

Great place to get your supplies, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Cute spot, lots of resources and beautiful books. Amazing finds.

quality of the digitals were extremely great. also got them them back in a good time. when i asked questions though i felt like they were annoyed lmao. very new to this and wanted to learn a little bit more about products i was buying read more

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Treehouse is a heaven for all you analog or manual camera photographers. This place sells old fashion cameras and 35mm films and more. You just have to go down there and see for yourself. I am not a camera nerd so I really can't explain thoroughly. I came here to get my two by two negative film scanned into a jpeg file so that I can reprint some of my old wedding photos. Yep, that brown, clear film. That's how photos were taken a long time ago. The turn around was pretty quick, 2-3 days. They email to you in Dropbox file. I was kind of nervous that my old Macbook wouldn't be able to access the file but it all worked out. Staff is very helpful. Store is very organized and clean. Unfortunately, one of the negative was deteriorated due to humidity which is totally my fault for not keeping it in tight seal. read more

Service 2/5 Quality 2/5 Turnaround 3/5 Value 1/5 Atmosphere 4/5 I have been shooting 35mm for years, always visited the same great developer in Brooklyn NYC (Photoreal). Now that I'm in Honolulu, I tried out Treehouse in hopes to build a good relationship with a new photo service. I dropped off 2 rolls to be developed (cost about $45 for hi-resolution). Was told I should have them emailed in about 4 days. When receiving the email, I was surprised to see this strange white marks on two of the photos. What was more surprising was nobody reached out to mention there was a blemish or damage. When I went to pick up negatives, I pulled them out and asked the clerk if she knew why that had happened. She told me it was a scratch, and it 'could have occurred in camera or during the development process'. This is something that has never happened the five years I've been shooting on this camera. I'm really surprised that with the price points, and a first time customer looking to create a long term relationship, nothing was done to make up for this. I later tried Rainbow, friendly staff, prices were better, turnaround was 1.5 hours! Scan quality is good (not as high res as Treehouse.. but better than damaged!) read more

Treehouse - One of two photos that had a 'scratch' after being developed - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Treehouse is an awesome spot to go to for all of your film or camera needs. I haven't used a point and shoot camera in a few years, but after stopping by, I'm itching to start back up! There are a ton of cameras for you to choose from that best fits your style, price range etc.; and film that is fairly priced. Not only do they have camera gear, but they also have their own brand of apparel that offers shirts and hats, books, and other merch to check out. The staff was awesome! They are knowledgeable about all things film/camera related, and they're more than willing to help however they can. Had an awesome time checking out all the things the shop had to offer, and I'll definitely be back again! read more

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Went into the store today and had an amazing experience! I had a baby a couple of months ago and was looking to get into film photography to document my daughter growing up! When I walked in I was greeted by River! I went in knowing what camera I wanted, but had 0 to little knowledge on how I would use it. In the end River helped me choose a camera that was best for me! I am so pleased with the experience and will definitely be back! read more

Love this place! I go here to get all my film and to get my rolls developed. Turn around time is always super fast. They said the lab was backed up and it'll take 3-5 days but it took less than 2 days for me which was a pleasant surprise, and the rolls always turn out well :) they send the digitized picture through drop box and email which is sooo convenient and they let you keep your negatives if you pick them up within a month. the cashier's are always super friendly and knowledgeable about their stock and always give me a good recommendation for new rolls! Shout out to Anabelle for being awesome and super helpful. Some of the used vintage camera's are a little pricy, but they're maintenanced and cleaned up which saves me a lot of trouble so it's chill, and they have a good selection of new packaged cameras, I picked up a half frame Kodak Ektar which is my go-to point and shoot, and a Pentax K1000 as a treat! Some film scans from their lab that I loved posted below read more

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Great stock. Reasonably priced. Super cute space with fun things for camera lovers! I just purchased film-- have yet to try their services

Finally pulled the trigger and bought my first film camera. I went for a point and shoot: Olyumpus mju i. The staff is very nice and helpful. The shop is filled with so many diff film cams. They even have disposable ones and plastic body re-loadable ones if you're not ready to commit to a more expensive one. You can also get your film developed here which is convenient, and the turn around is around 2-3 business days. Follow them on IG to see the latest film cams that come in. They sell out fast! So keep your eyes peeled. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Friendly service with all the camera gizmos and gadgets you'll need. Wide selection of Film cameras for the win. Polaroids, Fuji, you name it they probably have it. Film prints can range on the size you want, the smalls are $12 for a full roll digital option. You always have the option to save the negatives for later. Truly keeping the art live. The staff is always willing to answer your questions and help you find the perfect camera for any 5 yo and up. Make this your place for all your family memories read more

Lovely and knowledgeable staff and the best place to get your film developed. Colors always come out bright and beautiful, mahalo Treehouse. read more

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Treehouse Hawaii photography shop is one of my favorite spots to buy film and other photography related items when I come to visit Honolulu. They always have photography up by local photographers and have shows showcasing the work. Lots of different film accessories and films from Polaroid Originals/Impossible Project, Kodak, Fuji Film, Cinestill, etc. there's also a really great selection of photography books and magazines and a ton of different types of equipment if you're in need of something while shooting around town. Huge shout out to Bobby, Tien and Chris for all the help! I love you, Treehouse! Keep up the great work and thank you for keeping film alive out in Honolulu! read more

My friend and I came here so they could buy their first point and shoot film camera, and we didn't get their name but the employee working today (Sunday morning) was incredibly kind and helpful (and is the reason we're rating this place 5 stars lol)! They answered all of my friend's questions, offered recommendations, and ensured my friend's purchase aligned with their budget and what they were looking for. The employee was even kind enough to help load the first roll of film into the camera. There were many options to choose from, so would highly recommend coming here for anyone looking into getting a film camera! read more

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Treehouse is my go to one stop shop for all things film photography here in Hawaii! Located on the second floor of Salt at Kakaako, you'll always have a pleasant visit to this shop! The staff is very helpful and they're all very passionate about film photography! Knowledgeable about the different types of films and cameras, they have everything you need to get started here on your film journey! They carry a ton of films, offer printing and developing services and just about anything film related! read more

Treehouse - A haul of some of my favorite films. They've got a plethora of different films for 35mm and medium format! - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Two thumbs up for the customer service!! I came here to buy some film for an old Polaroid one step camera that I found in my house. I did a little research prior to what film I needed buy but I wanted a little reassurance before I purchased any. The man at the counter was able to assist me by using a test cartridge to make sure my camera could be turned on (which it did)!! I was very pleased & bought some film for my camera without any hesitation after that!! read more

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Great spot for analog camera supplies on Oahu! They gave a few great recommendations for film - yet had what I went there for (Portra 400). I plan on not bringing extra film on purpose for my next trip just as an excuse to stop by. Prices reasonable. People great! read more

I needed 120 film and could have easily ordered it from Amazon or B&H -- but I like the fact there's a local "camera store" and want to play my small part to keep them in business in Hawaii. So as soon as retail stores reopened I donned my face mask and headed off to SALT. I needn't have bothered. I seemed to be more of a bother to the young salesperson than anything else. He said few words. He didn't make even the slightest effort to "sell" what they had available. I told him the type of film I wanted and he asked "How many?" I had to ask him how much they were. He told me, and I said "three please." That was about it. I paid for my purchase. There was no "thank you." Sullen. No aloha sprit. Nothing. It was like they dragged this kid, kicking and screaming, into the store and forced him to work here. No need for me to return. read more

I walked into this little shop to check it out. There was only one guy there, younger. He greeted my daughter and I and we continued to walk around the store. He didn't seem like he was busy because we were the only customers there. But I felt like he should've asked me if I needed anything or if I was looking for something particular. I had asked him how much the Nikons were and all he said was that they ranged from $300-$900. And that was it. Didn't ask me if I wanted to check it out. Questions you should ask a customer, what have you. I'm looking into film and know nothing about it and thought I could get some information on it but I felt like I had a bad first impression. He should've made us feel more welcomed. read more

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If I could give Treehouse more than 5 stars, I would. The staff are ultra knowledgeable and so, so helpful. I have no experience shooting film but have always wanted to learn. I recently inherited a camera from my grandfather and went in to see if they could tell me the condition it is in. Dru inspected the camera for me and gave me a referral to one of the companies that services their cameras off-island. Such an awesome referral, thank you! Camera came back to me looking and functioning like new after a complete CLA and lens cleaning. Turnaround time was real quick too, about two weeks (including the shipping time to HI). After the camera was returned and I wanted to look for some film and accessories, I came back and was helped by Chris. Not only did he help me choose the appropriate film (they have an extensive selection), he took the time to give me an impromptu, condensed lesson on how to use the camera. He even showed me how to properly insert and remove the film, inserted a new battery for the light meter, and helped me pick out the coolest leather wristband so I could carry it around with ease. Best customer service I have received anywhere in a long time, these are some standup gentlemen. Will definitely be a returning customer and thanks to Treehouse, I can't wait to put my OM-1 to use. On behalf of us novice film photographers, thank you! Your expertise, dedication, and kindness are so appreciated. read more

Treehouse - My grandfathers camera. A family heirloom that will be working for years to come thanks to Treehouse and their staff. - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Rude customer service. I didn't feel like I was welcome at the Treehouse. Nice shop though.

Scans seems to be the best, but their times are FOREVER. Can't decide if I prefer rainbow or treehouse tbh. Between the downs

"Censored - Censored! - CENSORED! CeNsOrEd!!!!" were the words coming from the pair of pitch black rooms in my high school where students would transfer undeveloped film on to the column cartridges for a run through film developer chemicals. The nicest, sweetest people in real life would turn into obscenity spewing raging hate mongers in those rooms as they struggled or worse, dropped their film. Hilarity was guaranteed for listeners. I learned photography back on film right on the cusp of the digital revolution (self, stop being old!). Many hours were spent in the dark room developing film or making prints that my friends would crack jokes that I was getting pale. Maybe I was. Those were the days. So, when I found about Treehouse, who specializes in film, back when they were on Ward Avenue (and now on the second floor of the SALT complex in Kakaako), I was stoked. I've long since gone digital simply out of ease and speed, but it's a nice walk down memory lane to see the spread of developer, stop bath, fixer, film, photo paper, and film cameras, both classic and modern like the casual instaprints. Film is somewhat of a lost art, but Treehouse is fighting to bring it back. My first time I visited Treehouse was to get some help identifying and getting more info on a 1970s era Nikon F mount Fisheye from a generic Japanese manufacturer my dad had. Staff was super friendly, knowledgeable and let me try out the lens on one of their cameras. I think the woman working that day had more fun with the distorted view from the fisheye lens than I did. Their new location has good parking both on the street or in the SALT complex garage with a larger display of film prints on the walls. Treehouse is film oriented, so there's not too much for digital enthusiasts in terms of gear outside of accessories and used lenses. You can still get bags, books, tripods, filters, etc that will work just fine with digital, but Treehouse is not like Hawaii Camera or the various other digitally oriented photography shops on the island. This is probably the only place on the island where you can reliably pick up a toy Holga camera to give you a frame of reference. But just because they are film focused doesn't mean digital acolytes won't find a wealth of interesting stuff and cool people. So stop by Treehouse, where you'll find a staff both passionate about photography in general and dedicated to film and ask about their monthly meet ups and classes! read more

I needed a place to develop some rolls while I'm here for the month and this was the closest to where I was staying. They were great with my questions and when I had an issue with one of my rolls. There was a light leak on one of my rolls and a roll that didn't load correctly. I mixed those two up and ended up with a blank roll. They gave store credit, which covered the light leak roll. I'm pretty sure they said my digitals would be sent to me in 2-5 business days, but I always got mine the next afternoon. They also give your negatives back! If you're in need of a place to develop or purchase film or even need a camera, check out Treehouse. read more

Dropped off my film, a week went by so i called to find out why i haven't received my film back. They actually lost my roll of film for over a week which delayed the entire process of getting it developed. Go to rainbow! Go to rainbow! Go to rainbow! read more

Made my first film camera purchase here and the service is some of the best I've encountered. The staff who helped me was incredibly patient and answered all of my questions. She helped direct me to purchase the Herman 35mm Reusable Camera. Since this was my first camera, I had a low budget and this camera fit my needs. I would return again when I'm back in the area. read more

I am so excited to do this review! This store is a true gem and I am so glad my husband found this place. He first heard about it when he saw an article in the newspaper. What caught his interest was the words "film photography". He has taken many digital pictures of weddings and portraits but none with film. What he does like is the feel he gets from film photos so like a good wifey I said sure let's go check it out. Now this place is geared mostly for kids. They have many workshops for children. When we went in there was a flyer for screening t-shirts and drawing/coloring manga characters only for $10!!!!! There was also many art supplies enough to spark any kid's imagination. Met the owner Bobby and of course my husband got right down to talking about all the film cameras he had displayed and what type of film he should be using. What is awesome was the wall of photos taken from all film cameras right when you step into the store. It is called the slim&wide project which started from April 5 and runs through May 3, 2013. On the flyer Bobby had it states: 5 local photographers were asked to shoot the Superheadz Slim&Wide point and shoot camera. The objective was to see it's ease of the use & the diverse photos taken with it. Photo-wall is open to anyone who wants to submit their favorite S&W photo. Just bring the photo by & we'll put it up along with the others to create a on-going collage of photos. Needless to say we purchased two Superheadz Slim&Wide cameras and you will see my husband's and daughter's photos up on that wall soon enough. Price was $30 which is a whole lot more cheaper than the two Cannon cameras that cost me in the thousands of dollars so $30 for a camera is a steal to me. He has an assortment of other film cameras too. What I have my eye on is a Holga!!!! But I need to save my money for that. Price for the one I wanted was around $75 still not bad but Bobby was saying that he was expecting another shipment of more goodies so I opt out on purchasing anything in hopes I find something better the next time I come. There's also t-shirts and some artsy coffee books that you are able to purchase. Along with some novelty items like camera pencil sharpener and a camera usb. For a small store there was just so much to take in we got lost for about an hour in there. A few tips that everyone should know. Treehouse is located on the second floor right above First Hawaiian Bank at Ward. Right across the street is Bank of Hawaii and the other corner is Wahoo's and Starbucks. Parking is limited so if you can't find parking just park at Sport's Authority and walk on over. It's not that far of a walk. Not sure if there's an elevator since we walked up the stairs so if you have a small child ditch the stroller. Um I think that's it. Obviously I will be back. read more

Treehouse - Slim&wide project!!! Check it out at Treehouse - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is your go to place for all your camera and analog photography needs. A friend was on a layover to Guam and needed a release cable. After calling around, only Treehouse had them available and at such short notice. There is also usually a rotating gallery exhibition showcasing local talents. The owner Bobby Asato is also a well known photographer, recently exhibiting his work Blandscapes at Ars Cafe. read more

One of the best film stores on island for cameras, film, developing, accessories for film cameras, and overall help with anything film related! Prices are fair, and customer service is amazing! read more

Great film shop! They have a great selection, and really good taste in the film camera gear that they sell. It's a must see for film photographers who can get to their location in Honolulu, HI! read more

Treehouse - Treehouse Hawaii added some bling to my M3 during my first visit. I can't wait to go back again! - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

the environment upon walking into treehouse is refreshing. the nostalgia and vintage to modern equipment they have for sale is so interesting to look at. treehouse provides basically everything you need for your film photography. film development to accessories- you have it here at treehouse but it comes with a cost. I feel as if everything is up-charged at a very high rate due to being one of the only film photography stores around. they have great services, great products and great customer service but if you have time, you can get everything you need at a cheaper rate just by ordering online or doing a little research. my favorite aspect about treehouse is the interaction with its customers. they hold events almost every month that you can attend, letting you meet new people or experiencing vintage equipment. read more

Love This Place!! SOOO STOKED! Thought we were just stopping by to pick up film and got to meet the one and only Lenny_K! Staff is always helpful, place is always stoked and you never know who'll you'll run into! Thanks Treehouse!!.. read more

Does anyone remember taking a black and white film photography class in high school or college? If you have, then you must be familiar with the processes of developing your own film. I'm going to be the first to admit, analog photography is hard work since you will need to know the basic settings to manually exposing your film without getting a preview of what the shot will look like as you do a digital single lens reflex. I give lots of credit to people shooting film as a primary medium of photography. Treehouse is located on the second floor of SALT Kaka'ako on Auahi St. side. It's got to be one of my most favorite stores in SALT since the store nearly supplies everything analog photography related. "Buy film, not megapixes." I read on a poster on one of the wall and on the other side, a plethora of images are well decorated by photographers of all levels. Big windows allow plenty of light sources to enter the vicinity bringing attention to Treehouse's greatest assets. Tia seems to be the one I run into most often whenever I visit. She's very knowledgeable not only about the most trending film gears but also some of the antiquated film cameras inside the glass shelves. Elite products seems to be the aim at Treehouse where they sell a wide array of leather, canvas and top quality to house most types of cameras. I love the leather wrist straps and long straps for stability and A+ compact tripods. Among a few things I get excited about is the chemistry Treehouse sells for developing film. If you take one of the black and white film classes for a fee of $150, this would include the BW Film Processing Starter Kit. If you have the supplies, it's only $20. This is a very detailed class which teaches the processes, explaining the use of equipment and mixing the chemistry to developing film and much more. Otherwise they are a drop-off site for film processing. A few of the films they do process are 35mm, 120/220 medium format, 110 formats; color C-41, black & white & E6. Otherwise other films that can't be processed in-house is sent to external vendors. Prices do vary and at most competitive for developing, same process for prints. Treehouse also houses a variety of Kodak (Tri-X) etc, Fuji, Agfa, films in-house. What's great about Treehouse is their attention to antiquated camera styles which are well displayed on a glass shelf at the front register, the returning and popular Polaroids, Holga's, Lomography automats and etc. A fun way to meet people in the analog world is coming to their popular monthly events at Village Bottle Shop and Tasting Room. Film Photo Swap Meet-Up is a group compiled of students and every day film enthusiasts that bring some of their printed photographs and share techniques. I came empty handed since I haven't touched my film camera in years. Perhaps it's time to go back to the storage unit and take out my old unexposed films, some of the chemistry and hop back into it. This is the best way to give analog another chance and by speaking to people that use this medium. Workshops are not only limited to processes but shooting other film formats as well or if you have a specific camera that you're interested in knowing about. There's no one else I would trust but Treehouse when it gets to film. Social media -IG/Facebook: Treehouse read more

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My kids and I have attended workshops. I've gotten things ranging from bulk roll film, 110 film, developer, stop bath, camera straps. Most appreciate chatting and getting advice from the knowledgeable and friendly staff. There is an ongoing selection of point and shoot, half frame, 35mm SLR. Nikonos, TLR and rangefinders. Don't forget the photo books. Lomo cameras, tripods, other accessories. Highly recommend. I've been going for years. read more

I've been shooting, developing, and printing 35mm B&W film in my school's darkroom for the past 2-ish years, and I absolutely love the art making process of film photography, as tedious and time consuming as it is. I managed to shoot 3 last free rolls of film from my school's photo program before I graduated, and I thought it would be really cute for me and my friends to document our last week of high school on film before I had to return my camera (it was really cute). I didn't have enough time to process or enlarge my images at school, but my photography teacher recommended I go here to get my film developed and scanned. I dropped off my 3 rolls of B&W film plus one roll of color film from my grandma on June 2, and I received the color scans on June 6 and the B&W ones on June 8. It cost about $66 in total for the developed negatives and the small digital scans. Although it was a lot of money, I do understand why it costs that much--film is not a common medium anymore and Treehouse has to pay their workers fairly. The color scans turned out really well, but the black and white scans were so grainy and almost all of them showed many white marks that looked like scratches and/or dust. I picked up my negatives a week later, and upon inspection realized that it was most likely just dust. Although I was relieved that my negatives were not permanently damaged, the egregious dust marks were an indication of carelessness and lack of attention to detail. However, my color film was damaged--one strip was literally folded. Not just bent, but folded and creased! Although the vibe at the Kaka'ako store is very nice, they have a good selection of cameras, film, books, etc., and the people working there seemed knowledgeable and friendly, I expected far better from a photo store/ lab that specializes in film and prides themselves on being the best on Oahu. I also wish they offered open lab times because the whole point of shooting on film (at least for me) is processing and enlarging each print yourself in the darkroom, adjusting exposure times, dodging, burning, etc. If I'm going to pay an egregious sum just to have my negatives developed and digitally scanned by someone else (who did a careless, poor-quality job), I might as well just shoot with a digital camera, not look at the images for a week, and edit them to "look like film". read more

The staff at Treehouse are incredibly wonderful. They are kind, welcoming, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. As a lover of film photography, I can always come to Treehouse confident that all my questions will be accurately answered by anyone who works here. I purchase and develop all of my film at Treehouse. They offer a wide selection of merchandise, including the Quiet Life (for anyone who is familiar with the Los Angeles based brand). Sometimes, I just like to come here and flip through books of photos for inspiration. Overall, a great addition to Honolulu's photography community. If you are at all intrigued by film photography, visit Treehouse because here you can learn a lot, and I am positive you will find something you like. read more