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I just made a similar post in Nikon forum...

I have heard that there are many good camera shops, with many used gears in good conditions in Japan, anyone here have experience with that? I will go to Tokyo (again, 2nd trip there within 4 months ) and might visit some if I have time. Any recommendations? I will be around Tokyo/Kanto area but won't have much time going too far away. Thanks.



Jan 28, 2013 at 11:35 AM
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What about Yodobashi Kamera in Shinjuku ? I went there in 2005, and it was pretty much a full block of camera stores. I do not remember specifically about used equipment though. When I was there, prices were quite high on new stuff.


Jan 28, 2013 at 11:53 AM
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Thanks. I have been to Yodobashi in Osaka before.... it used to have LOTS of film.... many different kind of Fuji films that I haven't seen outside Japan. I can't remember anything that was cheap but some itmes/accessories (like Canon 500D filter) can be easily found there (a little difficult to find / expensive in Hong Kong, I think shops prefer to sell me a dedicated macro... but I seldom travel with a dedicated macro lens!!)




Jan 28, 2013 at 12:02 PM
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Yes, exactly. It is quite interesting you mention the 500D, as I was interested in it, but would never found it and Yodobashi was the first place where I could see it, try it, and determine it was not the right item to get for me... (and I did greatly appreciate the 15 min the clerk spent with me to assess it).


Jan 28, 2013 at 12:23 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Camera shops around Tokyo?


Map camera for used gears.


Jan 28, 2013 at 02:07 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Camera shops around Tokyo?


With a little hesitation .. I just typed "map" "camera" "tokyo" in google and am surprised to see a camera shop came up (even with those common words) . Thanks


Jan 28, 2013 at 07:47 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Camera shops around Tokyo?


What are you looking for specifically? New gear or hard to find gear?
check this site out.

Last time I was in Tokyo, I used this guide and found some great stores selling older cameras and hard to find stuff.

http://japancamerahunter.com/2012/12/visiting-tokyo-then-go-here/



Jan 28, 2013 at 10:14 PM
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The guy who runs this blog should be able to help. In fact, if you go through some of his albums you can find references to some places.

http://shoottokyo.com

IIRC there were a good number of shops around the Shinjuku Yodabashi, but just getting there from the Yamanote line was an adventure in itself. Yodabashi is always worth a look for new stuff as well, IMO.



Jan 28, 2013 at 10:46 PM
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Thanks for the links, and for those interesting photos from the blog too.


Jan 29, 2013 at 10:34 AM
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There's one in Nakano called Fujiya Camera that's really good. I think it's just one stop or so from Shinjuku on the JR Chuo line if you take the rapid train. Prices are good and everything comes with 6 month guarantee.

http://www.timeout.jp/en/tokyo/venue/2294/Fujiya-Camera
http://www.fujiya-camera.co.jp/





Jan 29, 2013 at 08:55 PM
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Bifurcator, where are you?


Jan 29, 2013 at 10:31 PM
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Thanks guys for those information, I'm heading to Tokyo in 2 days


Feb 05, 2013 at 11:59 AM





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