About Us

A name synonymous with photography for the past 40 years, Ted’s Cameras continues to deliver the ultimate in product choice, value and exceptional service to its customers. A specialist retailer of  all major brands and the latest in photographic hardware, including digital compact and SLR cameras, HD video cameras and accessories; equipment suitable for the novice through to the professional. 

Embracing technology in all its radical new directions, Ted’s Photo lounge and free online photo service, enables consumers to store an unlimited number of full resolution photos online and share their digital images further to social networking sites namely face book and twitter.  Photolounge offers a full suite of creative photo products like photo books, posters, calendars and a variety of wonderful personalized gifts. 

Ted’s website caters to the inquisitive and the dedicated photographer with photo hints and online tutorials, a full version of Ted’s current catalogue, a variety of apps for your phone, career opportunities and handy guides. And being a Club Ted member means exclusive benefits and continuing member privileges. 

Ted’s ongoing commitment to bringing photography to Australians has made it a household name with 24 stores operating in Victoria, NSW, and QLD. SA and the ACT. 

It’s where Australia shops for cameras.

40 years of Ted’s

Back in 1970 when Ted opened the doors of his first camera shop, Polaroid was still making news with instant cameras that featured self-developing film. Over the last 40 years we've seen a lot of technology come and go. The one thing that has remained constant in this time is Ted’s commitment to bring you the best - the best range of cameras and accessories from around the world along with the best service and knowledge. It’s an on-going commitment that I’m proud to say has seen Ted’s become the place where Australia shops for cameras. I ask you to join us in celebrating Ted’s 40^th birthday and hope you continue to enjoy shopping at Ted’s for many years to come.

Yours sincerely
Richard Robertson
Managing Director

Ted’s Guarantees

We often think of loyalty or reward cards as something retailers introduced in recent times. Ted's, however, has always been ahead of its time providing customers with added value.  Our first loyalty card, the Club Ted Card, came out way back in the 70’s and continues to offer customers today substantial savings and benefits.  Ted's has also introduced ground breaking guarantees, such as the exclusive  14 day exchange guarantee which has been reassuring customers at Ted’s for decades. Combined with our 14 day price guarantee it ensures that when you buy from Ted’s you will always get the right camera at the right price. For total peace of mind, we also offer our Total Care Packages on any camera we sell. When you buy a camera from any one of Ted’s 24 stores your satisfaction is guaranteed.  

Ted’s Timeline

1970 - Ted opens the first store at 239 Elizabeth St. Melbourne

1972 - The first patent is filed for a filmless electronic camera by Texas Instruments.

1983 - Sony launches the first handheld video camera

1986 - Ted’s acquire the Georges camera store group

1986 - Kodak scientists invent the world’s first megapixel sensor, capable of recording 1.4 million pixels that could produce a 5×7-inch digital photo-quality print.

1988 - Australia has its bicentennial

1990 -The first entirely digital camera is available to consumers. The Logitech FotoMan records in black and white and at less than one-tenth of a megapixel

1990 - Kodak releases the first digital camera

1991 - Kodak / Nikon launches the first digital SLR

1992 - Kodak introduces the photo CD.

1994 - The Compact Flash memory card is introduced

1995 - The first consumer camera with a liquid crystal display on the back was the Casio QV-10.

1996 - Thee first camera to use Compact Flash was the Kodak DC-25.

1999 - The first digital SLR designed and manufactured by a single camera company is released. It is 2.7 megapixels.

2003 - Digital camera sales exceed film camera sales for the first time.

2004 - Kodak ceases production of film cameras.

2005 - Ted’s opens its 21^st store in Werribee

2009 - Ted's installs environmentally friendly HP Printers & Kiosks in all stores

2010 - The new 4/3rds format camera system is launched

2011 - Ted’s opens its 24th store in Maroochydore

Going Online

In our increasingly busy lives the demands on our time have never been greater. That’s why we’ve made buying on-line easier than ever before. With expert staff available via email, live chat or phone to help you with your purchase, our website is an easy and quick way to buy anything from a digital camera or handycam, to a camera bag or digital photo frame. You can even upload your images and order prints or enlargements! So log on now and save time shopping.

Latest Technology

Ted’s has always been first to bring new technology to the Australian market. Back in the 1970’s we introduced Australia to the first SLR with a built-in light meter. In the 1980’s we introduced the country to the first video cameras and in 1994 we were the first to bring you the digital camera. Today we are introducing the new 4/3rd format style cameras that are destined to revolutionize picture taking.  You can be sure that when you are buying a camera from Ted's that you are choosing from the best range the world can offer.   

Photo Books

The days of printing hundreds if not thousands of 6 x 4" prints and putting them in a box under the bed are over. That’s because Ted’s can help you turn your special memories into something truly wonderful. With a Ted’s Photobook you can literally create your own book of memories in pictures and words. You can create a Photo Book that tells the story of the birth of your child, your wedding, a holiday or anything you like. Whatever the subject, you’ll have a permanent and beautiful record that can take pride of place on a coffee table or sideboard. Ted’s Photo Books are incredibly simple to create and use an environmentally friendly process. So come into a Ted’s and create a Photo Book today, you’ll be amazed how much fun it can be.