Quick answer: Cathay Photo is the steady old hand in Peninsula Plaza, while Alan Photo at Sim Lim Square gives you room to fiddle with the gear before you buy. SLR Revolution runs hands-on workshops, TK Foto knows their cine lenses cold, and Riceball Photography has a whole secondhand corner that can save you a fair bit. The rest each solve a different part of the puzzle.
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Singapore video camera shops worth the trip
You are not just ticking a box—you are chasing a look, a way of working, maybe the start of a side gig that finally pays for itself. Whatever got you searching, these are the places where someone will actually talk you through it.
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Cathay Photo
Since 1959, Cathay Photo has been the shop people name-drop when they want to sound like they did their homework. It sits on the ground floor of Peninsula Plaza, a short walk from City Hall MRT, with Sony, GoPro, and DJI gear across the shelves—cine bodies, action cams, and the drones you would need for that aerial b-roll over Marina Bay. The staff tend to be the sort who ask what you shoot before they reach for a box, and they stock the accessories people forget about till editing day: proper lighting, spare lenses, the grip that actually fits your hand.
Phone: +65 6337 4274
Address: 111 North Bridge Road, #01-04/08 to #01-11/14 Peninsula Plaza, Singapore 179098
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11am–7pm, Sunday 11am–6pm
https://www.cathayphoto.com.sg/
If you are the type who wants a purchase to feel like an investment, not a punt, this is your stop. The kind of place you bring your uncle who still shoots on film but is finally curious about 4K.
Alan Photo
Over thirty years in Sim Lim Square has made Alan Photo the shop people end up at when they want to touch the thing before they commit. DSLRs, mirrorless systems, action cams like the Insta360 with 4K 60fps and stabilisation that handles a bumpy hike—they carry the video gear you actually see on local sets. What sets the place apart is the way they keep wireless mics, broadcast audio kit, and studio lighting all under one roof, so you walk out with a working setup, not just a camera body and a prayer. They bill themselves as Asia’s Largest Retail Camera Shop, and the floor space backs that up.
Phone: +65 6336 0922
Address: 1 Rochor Canal Road, #01-38 Sim Lim Square, Singapore 188504
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10:30am–8:30pm, Sunday 10:30am–7:30pm
https://alanphoto.com.sg/
Go when you have half an afternoon to spare and a list of questions you have been saving. The staff let you test, demonstrate, and problem-solve on the spot—good for the kiasu buyer who needs to be sure, and good for the hobbyist upgrading from a phone.
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SLR Revolution
SLR Revolution opened in 2009 and planted itself in Excelsior Shopping Centre, right across from the old Supreme Court. Inside, you find video cameras from Sony, Canon, and Fujifilm—models with high-resolution sensors and stabilised lenses, plus the tripods and lighting that turn a handheld shot into something you would actually post. Their little signature is the workshops: beginner-friendly sessions that make the jump from auto mode to manual feel less like a maths exam. They also run deals aimed squarely at Singapore’s creator crowd, so it pays to ask what is on offer.
Phone: +65 6250 9412
Address: 5 Coleman Street, #01-03 Excelsior Shopping Centre, Singapore 179805
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11am–9pm, Sunday and public holidays 11am–7:30pm
https://www.slrrevolution.com.sg/
Worth the trip if you are new to all this and want someone to walk you through which sensor size actually matters for what you shoot. The workshops make it a soft landing pad, not a hard sell.
TK Foto
TK Foto has been around since 1977, and today you find them inside Funan Mall, a lift ride up from the civic district. This is the shop people drift towards when they need a cine lens that opens wide—think the Sirui Nightwalker series with T1.2 apertures built for low-light video work, the kind where you want uniform colour tones across every clip in the timeline. They also stock DJI, GoPro, and Nikon bodies, with autofocus features tuned for run-and-gun videography. The honest counsel thing is real: they will tell you if a lens makes sense for your rig, not just the most expensive one on the wall.
Phone: +65 6904 6610
Address: 107 North Bridge Road, #B1-28 Funan Mall, Singapore 179105
Hours: Monday to Friday 11am–8:30pm; Saturday and Sunday hours vary, best to book ahead
https://tkfoto.com.sg/
This one suits the working videographer who already knows their f-stop from their frame rate and wants to talk shop with someone who can keep up. Also a solid pick for anyone building out a cine kit piece by piece.
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Bally Photo Electronics
Bally Photo Electronics sits at Plaza Singapura, right on Orchard Road, which makes it dangerously convenient if you are already out running errands. They carry video cameras from Sony, Canon, and Nikon—models with advanced stabilisation and 4K—alongside lighting and studio equipment that turns a spare room into a makeshift set. The vibe is fuss-free: transactions are quick, and the tips they give are the kind a friend who has shot a few weddings might share. Open every day till 9:30pm, so you can swing by after dinner and still have time to browse.
Phone: +65 6338 6965
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #04-43 Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839
Hours: Monday to Sunday 11am–9:30pm
https://www.instagram.com/bally_photo/?hl=en
Good for the first-timer who wants a straightforward pick without making a whole expedition of it. Also handy if you need a last-minute accessory before a shoot the next morning.
Red Dot Photo
Red Dot Photo runs out of Novelty BizCentre in the east, a short drive from Tai Seng MRT, and it operates a bit differently. Their thing is customisable creator combos—LED lights, power grips, tripods—bundled for video production, scaling from portable run-and-gun setups to full studio rigs. They are open weekdays 9am to 6pm, with weekends by appointment, so it feels less like a shopfront and more like a place you visit with a plan. The gear is aimed squarely at content creators who need a rig that grows with them.
Phone: +65 8779 8695
Address: 18 Howard Road, #06-08 Novelty BizCentre, Singapore 369585
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday and Sunday by appointment
https://www.reddotphoto.com.sg/
Suits the creator who has outgrown their first kit and knows they want lights and rigging as much as a new body. Drop them a message before you head over so they can have the combos ready to show.
Riceball Photography
Riceball Photography runs two storefronts at Peninsulawalk—one for photo, one for video—and between them they stock brands like Peak Design, Smallrig, and a rotating shelf of secondhand video cameras that can surprise you. The secondhand corner is the real draw: older bodies and parts that still deliver, at prices that leave budget for a decent mic or a cage. They carry lighting, rigging, and studio bits too, so it is a proper gear-up stop rather than just a camera counter. Open every day 10:30am to 7pm, which makes weekends a good window.
Phone: +65 6251 2811 (Video store)
Address: 3 Coleman Street, #01-04 & #01-28 Peninsulawalk, Singapore 179804
Hours: Monday to Sunday 10:30am–7pm
https://riceball.sg
This is the shop for the kaki who loves the hunt—riffling through pre-owned gear, finding the piece that completes a setup without blowing the month’s budget. Also solid for hobbyists who want to dip a toe into more serious rigging without the full retail sting. If you have been trawling Online Shopping Platforms in Singapore for deals, this gives you the chance to hold the item first.
How to choose
Start with what you actually shoot. Run-and-gun creators need different stabilisation and autofocus than someone setting up interview shots in a controlled room. The shops vary on this: TK Foto and Riceball lean into rigging and cine glass, while Cathay and Alan Photo cast a wider net across consumer and prosumer bodies.
Ask about after-sales support. A warranty is only as good as the shop’s willingness to help you when something goes wrong six months in. The long-timers—Cathay, Alan Photo, TK Foto—have track records here that newer spots are still building.
Price-wise, video cameras in Singapore span from a few hundred for an action cam to several thousand for a full-frame cine body with lenses. Do not just compare the body price; factor in the media cards, spare batteries, and a decent mic that you will inevitably buy on the same trip. Some shops offer bundle pricing on creator combos, which can shave a few hundred off the total.
Try before you commit, especially at places like Alan Photo that actively encourage it. A camera that reads well on a spec sheet can feel wrong in your hand, and that matters when you are holding it for three hours at an event. If you are planning a shoot that doubles as an occasion—say, capturing a Birthday Dinner Spot in Singapore—you want gear you are comfortable with, not learning on the fly.
Finally, think about how you like to buy. Some people want the full-service, carpeted-floor experience of Cathay Photo. Others prefer the dig-through-it-yourself energy of Riceball’s secondhand shelves. Neither is wrong; it just changes the trip.
Side by side
| Shop | Store type | Standout stuff | Price signal | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Photo | Legacy full-service | Sony, GoPro, DJI drones | Competitive on bundles | Buyers who want guidance and a wide brand spread |
| Alan Photo | Large floor, try-before-you-buy | Insta360, wireless mics, broadcast audio | Check with the business | Hands-on testers who need a complete audio-video setup |
| SLR Revolution | Workshop-led retailer | Sony, Canon, Fujifilm, beginner workshops | Deals available—ask in-store | Newcomers upgrading from a phone |
| TK Foto | Specialist cine and body shop | Sirui Nightwalker cine lenses, DJI, Nikon | Check with the business | Working videographers building a cine kit |
| Bally Photo Electronics | Orchard Road convenience | Sony, Canon, Nikon, studio lighting | Check with the business | First-timers and last-minute accessory runs |
| Red Dot Photo | By-appointment creator hub | Customisable LED light combos, power grips | Check with the business | Creators scaling up to studio rigs |
| Riceball Photography | Dual-concept with secondhand | Peak Design, Smallrig, pre-owned cameras | Secondhand options reduce outlay | Budget-conscious builders and gear hunters |
Summary
Singapore’s video camera shops break down into a few clear lanes. Cathay Photo and Alan Photo are the big-umbrella veterans where you can compare brands side by side. TK Foto and Red Dot Photo pull focus tighter—cine lenses, lighting rigs, setups for people who already shoot. SLR Revolution softens the learning curve with workshops, while Bally Photo gives you a quick, accessible stop on Orchard. Riceball Photography’s secondhand shelf is the wild card that can stretch your dollar further than a sealed box ever will. Whichever lane you pick, make the trip in person—spec sheets only tell you so much.
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Disclaimer: All information provided here has been compiled from publicly available sources. While we have made every effort to ensure accuracy, details can change—opening hours shift, stock runs out, prices move. Confirm directly with the business before you make a trip.
Frequently asked questions
Do these shops sell to hobbyists or only professionals?
Every shop on this list serves both. Some lean further into pro gear—TK Foto with cine lenses, Red Dot Photo with studio combos—but their staff will still talk to a beginner. SLR Revolution even runs workshops specifically for people new to video.
Can I test the camera before buying?
Alan Photo is particularly known for letting customers handle and test gear. Cathay Photo and SLR Revolution also let you try, though it is always good sense to ask first. Riceball Photography’s secondhand items are on the shelf, so you can inspect them right there.
Which shop has the widest range of brands?
Cathay Photo and Alan Photo carry multiple brands across consumer and prosumer lines. Cathay stocks Sony, GoPro, and DJI; Alan Photo adds Insta360 and a broad audio section. If you want to compare Sony against Canon against Fujifilm in one trip, these two are the safest bets.
Do any of these shops offer trade-ins or secondhand gear?
Riceball Photography has a dedicated secondhand corner with pre-owned video cameras, rigging, and studio parts. The other shops may occasionally have consignment pieces, but Riceball is the one that makes it a regular part of the store.
Is there a shop that specialises in drone videography?
Cathay Photo stocks DJI drones alongside traditional video cameras, so it covers aerial work well. Alan Photo and TK Foto also carry DJI gear, but Cathay’s drone selection tends to be broader.
What should I budget beyond the camera body?
Factor in a decent microphone, spare batteries, fast media cards, and possibly a stabiliser or tripod. Many shops offer bundles—Red Dot Photo builds creator combos around lights and power grips—which can bring the accessory cost down compared to buying piecemeal.
