I've always found the West Lakes Foto Shop to be very helpful. The staff are friendly and are…read morealways happy to help. I am yet to come across a rude staff member. The Foto Shop develop photos, sell film, possibly cameras (but I can't be sure about that), photo frames and pretty much anything else you can think of when it comes to photography items. I'm always surprised when there are so many photo shops around considering how many people use digital cameras these days. I forget people still go to print their photos, or buy regular film. I would recommend visting the West Lakes Foto Shop for all your photography needs.

Camera House have very good help behind the counter; if there's one thing I have never been able to…read morestand it is the know-it-all camera sales person who treats his/her customer as though they are a fool and can be sold any old piece of equipment because the sales person feels they need to sell it, not because the customer is asking for it. Never had this problem at Camera House. They have a few stores in the city but this is the original and the best. The others have sprung up by necessity in terms of processing hubs (Central Markets and City Cross Arcade) but this is where the bulk of the main stock is kept and sold. The processing side of the business has more or less become a DIY customer interactive experience - so rather than have that in the main store, it is out among the people in places with heavy foot traffic and easy spots to go have a snack or coffee while your processing happens within an hour. You can get good advice here in Grenfell Street main store and you can look at a range of lenses, telescopes and other items, not just cameras. These days are the last days of old school cameras so you may want to get one before they stop making them all together. This is one place you can do just that.

I've been in here with my dad, who is a keen photographer, on a few occasions. Every time I am…read morewowed by their knowledge and ability to help and offer advice. That's the difference between this store and others. The staff know their stuff. If I was ever going to buy a camera for myself or someone, I'd head here because I wouldn't have the first clue where to start. I agree with Dave that the staff manage to be helpful without sounding like know-it-alls.

I'm not a professional photographer by any means but I do love coming into Camera House in the…read moreCentral Markets. As well as the large selection of camera accessories, film, frames, tripods and the like, they have a truly impressive array of second hand and new cameras to ogle. Oh those old school medium format cameras! Gorgeous. They've also got some lomo cameras and film which I was stoked to see last time I dropped past. They have a full service colour printing lab as well, offering good old fashioned film processing in 1 hour- handy for those of us who prefer a little analogue action. The staff are always friendly and helpful, happy to give out advice to novices like myself. It feels like an old school, specialist camera place where they know the ins and outs of everything from repairs to printing and love what they do. Cheers to that!

Camera House sure is convenient, as I spend a bunch of time in and around the markets. As a result…read moreI've had a bit of printing done here and found them reasonable for anything up to A4 size, but not a place to get prints of any larger scale done. They are moderately pricey and I have had the occasional photo not printed to the standard it should have been, but all in all they're not too bad. As my fellow yelpers have pointed out the staff are SUPER knowledgable and REALLY friendly. Customer service win! They maintain a good selection of old school film cameras... great for the hipster within - oh, and my mum the ultimate accidental hipster.

The staff are awesome, they were informative and helped me find the perfect camera to suit my…read morerequirements.

If you're looking for a shop that focuses on cameras, optics, and accessories, this store is the…read moreplace to go. I've been there several times over the years for binoculars, cameras, lenses, bags, and tripods. The selection of products available here surpasses that of competitors by a significant margin. The customer service offers the guidance I need to make informed choices, which is beneficial for those new to photography as a hobby. I plan to come back when I purchase my next camera.

Diamonds Camera sold me a faulty Polaroid camera and/or film, ruining my photos from day one…read more(Christmas!). At first, I gave them the benefit of the doubt and took the hit on the cost of the film, assuming that was the issue. But when it became clear the camera itself might be defective, I contacted them for a return to check it out. Instead of taking responsibility for selling a faulty product, they refused to pay the return postage - which is legally their obligation under Australian Consumer Law. Not only did they refuse to do the right thing, but they were also shockingly rude about it. They couldn't care less about their customers once they've taken your money. I have proof that the camera was defective from day one, yet Diamonds Camera is trying to dodge accountability. This is now being pursued through NSW Fair Trading and SA's Consumer and Business Affairs. Their arrogance and lack of ethics are disgraceful. If you value your hard-earned money, AVOID DIAMONDS CAMERA AT ALL COSTS. They sell faulty products, ignore their responsibilities, and treat customers with contempt. Go to a reputable retailer instead.

If you're looking for a highly qualified Cinematographer or you want to hire some film and/or video…read moreequipment to shoot your own production, then you should contact Urban Cine at Norwood. Urban Cine's equipment is not for the faint hearted or the novice, Pete Hall from Urban Cine hires out high end equipment to industry professionals. The great thing about the service you get from Pete and Urban Cine is the extra 'how to' advice you'll receive. In the film and TV industry technology is constantly changing and staying across it is almost a full time job in itself. That's where the knowledge and experience of a working Director of Photography comes in handy. Pete has shot TV commercials, feature films and a swag of documentaries and he's won all sorts of awards for his work. From lenses to lights and microphones to monitors, Urban Cine has everything a professional production could possibly need. Just call and talk to Pete.

From the owner: Urban Cine fills the void between the 'tools of the trade' & the production process, ensuring you…read morehave the right gear for your needs, whether it's Sales or Hire. Owner Manager Pete Hall is an experienced Cinematographer with over 25 years' experience operating professional cameras. Hire professional cameras - Blackmagic, XDCAM HD, Canon Cinema & EOS DSLR, or cinematise your DSLR or Mirrorless Camera & shoot with brands such as Atomos, SmallHD, Motion9, Movcam, Redrock Micro & many more. Urban Cine operates in Norwood, just a few kms from Adelaide city.

When it comes to photography it is worth paying that little bit extra to ensure you are making the…read moreright investment for at least 1-2 years before the technology cycle causes your new, shiny camera to be "soooo 2013" and needing to be replaced. These little guys have to compete with the big guys about town and as a result you might end up paying a slightly higher price for equipment but you don't have to wait 20 minutes to be served and/or treated like an idiot by a 14 year old sales assistant. I walked in here and within a couple of minutes Carmel (the store manager) was asking me questions about what I was looking for and making genuine recommendations (not upsells) about what type of Eye-Fi card would suit me best. I got distracted in store by the polaroid cameras and she literally talked me out of one based on the dying technology and cost of purchasing film. You've got to love it when a sales assistant is that genuine they talk you out of buying needless crap! If you're in need of: - camera repairs - 1 hour photobook or photo processing or 48 hours to create a canvas out of a photo - SD, STD and WTF cards - random parts - new cameras Then this is the shop I would head to first in all of the mall. Ask for Carmel - she's a legend!

I found the staff rude, I'm not camera/tech savvy and I felt belittled and dismissed.read more