From humble beginnings

The Camera Tek Story

Where it all started

Cameratek was started in 1986 by John and Brenda Hayes. At that time it was a general photographic workshop situated in the Johannesburg CBD with John doing the repairs and Brenda the admin and paperwork. At the time Camera Tek repaired all makes of camera’s, lenses, projectors, flashes, and binoculars.

Where we stand today

Camera Tek’s staff complement soon grew to over 40 staff members and in 2007 relocated to its current premises in Strijdom Park, Randburg.

Camera Tek has since transitioned to become a full photographic retailer, offering an extensive range of products from all the major brands including Canon, Sony, Nikon, DJI, Insta360, GoPro, Swarovski, Zeiss, Vortex, Bushnell, Leica, and Nikon optics.

In March 2009, Camera Tek expanded its national footprint by opening a branch in Cape Town (which has since closed) and in October 2010 opened a branch in Durban. Today, our branches are in Johannesburg (Randburg) and Durban only.

John and Brenda’s sons, Greg and Warren, have taken over the family business. Camera Tek is now your one-stop photographic shop, stocking everything from cameras, lenses, binoculars, tripods, action cameras, cinema gear, and drones to meet the needs of every photographic enthusiast and professional.