Good for American businesses too. For those looking at video cameras - be sure to match the video output of the camera to your home country. Nadia, you’d have to buy an unlocked iPhone in Japan for around US$600 rather than one with a contract subsidy. Amazon.in: Buy Cameras online at low prices in India on Amazon Camera Store. First is language. 1-8-1 Higashi-Azabu It didn’t make sense to make the differences based on function, so they did the only thing they could think of (with two oxygen deprived brain cells, that’s not much). I won't say you can always find good deals, but there are a few if you look around in the myriad of camera stores. BTW been living n Brazil sine 92. Maybe I have been brainwashed, but let's just say that my behavior has been highly reinforced by the notion that, in Japan, the vendor AND manufacturer will make sure that you have a good product that will work reliably. 1. Incidentally, my new camera is a Casio and it's the Japanese version, but it has English as a second language option. Also for DSLR owners, there may be more accessories such as lenses available in Japan than elsewhere. Some of the cameras are for domestic use only. Sorry to burst your little bubble, it was also a FULL English menu. Leica TL titanium camera, ¥390,000. Digital still and video cameras from Sony and Lumix can only show Japanese menus. I'm so sorry..it IS true! Either it be Tungsten film, Inferred, or expired stock.Since many of the best looking film stocks were produced in Japan by Fujifilm, who's prices can seen to be raising in West, it would be an excellent idea to pick up what you can where prices haven't yet inflated. And junk at half the price is still junk. I'd like to ask the author of the article why he expects all the camera manufacturers to provide English language option on all cameras. Once well known as the place to get cheap cameras and new models not available anywhere else, it’s been nearly a decade since Japan was the camera shoppers' paradise it once was. If it breaks, it's junk. 9. I did recently do some price comparison shopping for camera kit when I was in Singapore - the prices I could get stuff in Japan (using Kakaku) were significantly lower than what sellers in Sim Lim or Funan were offering. Japan Why shouldn't Japanese companies make models only for the Japanese market? What To Look For Film is the most important item to keep your eyes peeled for. I find camera shopping in Japan to be overwhelming in terms of selection, but disappointing in terms of price. Anyone can advise? So if you are planning a purchase, make sure to hit the Internet and do a bit of research before you drop your cash. I think it's the contrary. Will it be cheaper for me to buy it in Japan given that I wont have to deal with shipping? You get much cheaper prices in small discount/on-line stores, and you can check those prices on www.kakaku.com (japanese only of cuz). I can either buy it in the US (Pentax Optio S7), or buy it in Japan. lol at people buying things in Japan and complaining its not in English! It's big enough! I know recent Panasonic models are all Japanese-only when sold in Japan, but pretty much every other manufacturer sells models with optional English menus especially Olympus, Canon, Nikon. 2 yrs ago, I got a camera (a little sony digicam) during a flash sale in a big store, 60% off, plus I used "points" (as I buy my paper and ink there) so I got it for a coin of 500 yen. A mint condition Leica M3 can be as much as $2500, mint condition Nikon RFs are sometimes $3000 or more. Didn't mean to imply that you were a liar, especially on Christmas day. Bic, Yodobashi etc have websites, so check them too; if you can't read Japanese then you can still search by pasting in the model number. Would there be a chance of buying a fake camera/lens? No bilingual menu there. Purchasing your ideal camera … Don't Know Japanese? In Japan, mine was 2 yr before's model, there that was the brand new one. 'scuse me... are you calling me a liar? But it’s an excellent guide of price. Both can be interesting. It carries over 30 different brands, both foreign and domestic. I would like to buy the Canon/ Sony digital camera.. Where can find it? For the DSLR or even film (yes, they still exist) photographer, there are lots of reasons to be happy in Japan. Maybe that has changed since my experience 9 years ago. Of course they beat the Yodobashi/Bic price but... Yodobashi/Bic do occasionnal huge discounts on all models and if you bring a print of the Kakaku list, they usually lower their price. 50-400% over MSP is common. Are Japanese Lenses compatible with my Camera? This goes for the newest DSLRs or the oldest Leicas, in the 90s I used to buy classic cameras off ebay & re-sell them on consignment here & even after paying the shops 15-20% commission I wud make between 40-150% on stuff it was a great way to fund buying the stuff I wanted & pay for developing etc. Actually, the PAL issue applies to a lot of still cameras now which feature the ability to plug into your TV. Seriously, not even close. It would have also shown that not all used equipment is cheap. As for the Japanese thing, who cares if Japanese do that. When it comes to things to buy in Japan, Bic Camera might be my favourite, not because I always come out with big purchases, but I love browsing the camera floor to see how they display their products, how thorough their brick and mortar stores are … My suggestion to anyone who wants to buy a new camera for their pilgrimage to Japanese shrines is buy before you fly. Yes, you can buy electronics relatively cheaper at small independent stores (rather than at Yodobashi or BiC camera) in Akihabara in Tokyo or Nipponbashi in Osaka and if you are good at bargaining. I don't either but haven't had any issues dealing with the store reps. My local MAC has a bilingual menu. I had planned to purchase a Lumix LX3 on a recent trip to Japan, but after some light research on the internet, I concluded that it was cheaper to buy it in Canada. Camera shopping in Tokyo – Westside (updated for 2019) So let’s get straight to it. The only time a camera would be warrantied against full submersion is if it explicitly stated something like "safe to submerge to 5m", etc. I guess they charge more to cover that. One reason is because Japanese consumers take better care of their equipment (even keeping the individual plastic bags that things come in) another is because Japanese brokers went abroad (Europe & the US) during the Bubble and bought up most of the excellent condition classic cameras, bringing them to Japan. Quality has value. That said... many camera's just don't include languages other than English (although there's a separate English version of the same camera that you can buy outside Japan.) Fax: +81 3 5561 7756 Some smaller shops, or online, are almost always cheaper. Many camera brands (but not all) will only provide warranty coverage for the region they were purchased in. I hate the way all the manuals are always only in Japanese though, and have to check for online manuals before I buy anything. I live in Hong Kong and I’m fortunate enough to go to Japan quite often for work – taking 1 or 2 extra days for camera and lenses shopping! Tel: +81 3 5561 7755 Great for checking out the gadgets, but buy your stuff on the Internet where you get a 20% price cut automatically. The canon 70D is a much better camera then the Nikon which is of poorer build quality I think. 2. You might be able to bargain a bit at Yodobashi (surprising, but yes) for a camera purchase. That's weird, I literally bought my Panasonic TMZ3 in Japan and you can set it to any language you want. Where can I get the best deal? FYI, I bought a Lumix camera two years ago from my local Yamada Denki (cheaper than BIC Camera) and had no problem finding one with an English menu. After 6 months the wheel was broken (my fault), they changed it without discussing (they never discussed about repairing anything in my experience) and they extended the warranty. In fact, I asked the salesperson for a camera with an English menu - he then proceeded to show me the cameras that had English menus. I'm sorry to be pedantic but that question is about shopping, not technology. Make sure the one you're purchasing is an Overseas Model. Yodobashi Camera is one of the best known camera shop chains in Japan but also one of the most expensive. Even for TV shopping junk you can find most stuff for 80% off on Yahoo Auction. Yodobashi Shinjuku West Main Store1 Chome-11-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan More Yodobashi Location: https://www.yodobashi.com/BICQLO3 Chome-29-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japanhttps://www.biccamera.com/bc/main/Map Camera1-12-5, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023https://www.mapcamera.com/Music from Epidemic Sound (Free 30-Day Trial! Email: [email protected] Naw, those little cameras that are 'waterproof' always only refer to incidental water, not full submersion. the writer only gives advice to americans obviously... the myth of japan being an electronics buyer's paradise is generally long out of date. Are Used Gear/2nd Hand Items Trustworthy? Ask any Nikon fan in Tokyo where the scene is and you will soon be pointed to Fujiya Cameras in Nakano, well known for its wide stock of cheap used lenses. Japanese love over charing themselves. I don't know if Amazon here in Japan would deliver to hotel guests but it's worth trying it out. They write "waterproof" on the box of the cameras, so they should replace the camera even if it was wet by more than light rain. Small shops make super-discounts on not so recent one articles. If you are a camera enthusiast, be sure to check out cameras stores in Japan. While new camera equipment is just as pricy here as the cheap stuff, used equipment is both cheap and plentiful. At the very least they could surely give you the option to flash such camera's with the English firmware. Use your Facebook account to login or register with JapanToday. I still think the original article is correct to say that Japanese camera makers are increasingly distinguishing models as domestic or international by marketing Japanese only models in Japan. They will not take advantage of you or rip you off if that's what you're worried about.7. After, I must add, my Canon camera broke after only 3 years operation. The cheapest place to buy electronics in the world is probably the U.S.A. and probably through on online store like Amazon.com. And while cameras start out full price and slowly see reductions over time, pricing in Japan is much more rigid, keeping the release price months and sometimes years after a product hits the shelves. If you pay with a VISA card, you can save an additional 5% off your purchase!! Used cameras in Japan is where it's at - Japanese photogs generally baby their equipment and used gear can be had for a song in practically new condition. Sorry you can't find an English version of the TX1 - perhaps it isn't for the overseas market? I can find one if I go to a tourist shop in Akihabara, just not in my local Yamada Denki. I stopped worrying about things breaking about 20 years ago and I do not want to go back to that. In this case, the warranty may be valid only for Hong Kong. Yes, I realize that relying on salespeople can sometime reduce choices. A kendama is a ball-and-string toy that came to Japan in the 1700s and is popular with children.Nowadays, it's also popular worldwide, especially among b-boys in California who hold kendama competitions in the middle of the sidewalk.There are even kendama associations around the world.. You don't have to be a b-boy from California to enjoy kendama, though. Featuring a 3.7-inch LCD screen, integrated Wi-Fi and built-in 32GB memory, the Leica TL titanium camera is one of the brand’s best products. Japan is cheaper then the UK but the if you'll get hit by import duty so it's pretty much not worthwhile unless you are in Japan to buy it yourself. Not only are the prices exorbitant in any cases the options are few and I never buy Brazilian made, they are equal to what China used to be. This is easy for Americans since both Japan and the USA use NTSC. I had a fun chat with Aussie tax return guy at the airport when he was asking why on earth I was buying Sony while visiting from Japan. So is there nothing left in Japan for the camera lover? English is the second official language in Japan. This isn't a Playstation 2, there aren't any \"Region Locks\" with camera gear lol8. These include top companies such as Canon, Nikon, Olympus, and Fujifilm. Youd think that Narita airport (tax free) would be cheaper for cameras, think again. That wouldn't cost them musch to add an English menu. JapanToday This site lets you search for many, many products and can give you a good idea of prices in Hong Kong. Sure, some of this has to do with currency exchange rates, but Japanese companies actually go out of their way to keep cheap cameras off the market. Yodobashi and Bic Camera are expensive retailers, and in addition their price include a "point card" system, i.e you get free points worth 10-20% of the price for each purchase. As there are so many stores in Tokyo it is simply not possible to have them all in one guide, so we have split the guides into the Westside and Eastside guides. Those days are over but still prices arent cheap, Jpn might be good for finding something rare or somewhat hard to find but no cheaper than most cud buy in their home countries. 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Japanese electronic stores don't discussed if that's your fault something was broken (and for my camera, that was very obviously). Articles like this often misinform people and I think it's up to the likes of us to correct the info. Cheers, Just one thing, I've noticed that (Canon) camera gear on Amazon Japan is sometimes a bit cheaper than what it costs in a shop like Yodobashi Camera. I would have receives 10% discount, that is 18,800 yen in discount points but I would have had to spend these points also at Yodobashi. Also, a lot of it depends on the salesperson you get. By doing so, you will also receive an email inviting you to receive our news alerts. It's all very well to say that camera equipment is cheaper in the USA, but billions of people live in other countries. ©2020 GPlusMedia Inc. One of the most common questions I get about tech from visitors to Japan is “Where do I get a cheap digital camera?” My answer? - I hoped to buy a camera or memory card when we go to Japan. I'm not sure how much but it sure doesn't hurt to ask! But well, I prefer it that way. Still, if you're looking for the newest and greatest accessories for you camera, Japan's the place. )http://share.epidemicsound.com/qcLCB There are plenty of film photographers out there. Also, make sure it’s GSM and CDMA so it can run on either standard. See 04:165. Several years ago, several "well meaning" companies, among them Sony and Panasonic, started to distinguish cameras for domestic Japanese consumption and international consumer models. Stores like Yodobashi Camera and Bic Camera are wonderlands for tech nerds, and everyone really. For the record, Canon cameras are usually made to the same specifications globally including menus. Most cameras in Japan are now priced significantly higher than similar models in nearly every other market in the world. Bic Camera. I have gotten great "deals" that had nothing to do with price. :) So I get the best from both cities! The many mass merchandising electrical appliance shops in Nishi Shinjuku make it a lively place and it is here where Map Camera’s main store is located, one of the largest vendors of good quality used cameras in Japan having an inventory of about 20,000 cameras which it sells through its shop and online. Do I Need My Passport? OK. However, I stand by my statement that Amazon is definitely the best place to buy cameras, where ever you live in the world. I don't think this is true. Minato-ku But well, if you don't live here, the after-sale can be an issue. They may not be cheap, but for a pro photographer on a job, a replacement bulb for your lighting rig may be the difference between a good session or a costly reshoot. And if you are relying on the salesman to show you models with English menus then you are drastically reducing your choices. Is it just me or does this guy have no idea what he's talking about? spot on! Always best to play with the camera first. The reason for this is two-fold. Surely there are many reliable sites on the Internet, not just American sites. This takes us to the second reason. He got it for 150% the Japanese full price (the euro/yen change matters a lot for that). Afaik Japan has good prices for preowned camera gear, got my D7200, 17-50 OS, and 50-150 OS for a little over 900SGD equivalent last year at Kitamura in Shinjuku. Here are a few links to get you started. And used junk cameras aren't always cheap, either: a broken Spotmatic can still be between $20 to $50. But I buy … The Westside camera shopping guide. Answer 1 of 7: Hi, I will traveling to Osaka/ Kyoto on coming weekend. I did not say it was Lumix LX3. If you are planning a trip to Japan and need a bit of help to decide what to buy while visiting Japan, here is a complete list of 10 must-buy souvenirs including traditional Japanese handicrafts, delicious Matcha snacks, beauty products, and inexpensive clothes. A little research would have shown that. They made language specific models. In 50 years I might be only spoken by the old.). These are mostly abuses meant for low level and uneducated consumers, but Japan has a huge population of camera hobbyists, and they are well taken care of. It avoids many costs. This is a trend which I expect all manufacturers will adopt before long as it gives them more control over the market. 10. Not considering warranties, some electronics bought in Japan can be much cheaper than in other parts of the world. Japan is home to several high-quality top global camera brands like Canon and Nikon. However, buying a camera in Japan is not necessarily as simple as it first seems. 82,000) and in Canada for CAD 1,549 (Rs. I have always heard from friends buying pro material that they found the same prices in Japan or back home, but they appreciated the large choice on display and immediatly available in Japan, plus the second-hand bargains. But absolutely - check prices locally before you consider buying in any other country, and be sure that the warranty will be valid when you get home. Of course, it's model dependent. Go in and play with the future and even pick up a new camera … After 2 weeks, my sister fell in a pond with the camera, the brand representative made them pay postage to send back the camera, took months to answer and say warranty didn't apply (their other insurance did hopefully). Maybe it is just good luck, but buying a great product by a conscientious manufacturer from a responsible vendor at a fair price is the best way to go through life. Sony, for example, does not release most of its lower-end and less expensive cameras into the Japanese market until months after they are made available in the U.S., and sometimes not at all. Everyone else in the world gets all the other languages (and often Japanese to boot). Haven't bought electronic equipment in shops for years. In any case, it is fun to know what's new and in vogue in the world of electronics. The best thing to do is to play with the model on offer in Yamada Denki or wherever. VERY helpful, I use it all the time. It was niman at Sofmap. The typical ones found in stores only contain the Menu Settings in Japanese and it cannot be changed. Mind you, I'm from Australia and wasn't deeply in to cameras when I got my first, a three megapixel some years ago. It must be processed on the same day within the store. It is listed in Japan for JPY 1,17,800 (roughly Rs. Got to love the non thinking, non barging Japanese. I bought a PAL video camera in Tokyo - a SONY mind you - which has english menus, but you have to be careful to buy one made for export. I love how they have models, of almost everything, out in the open for potential customers to try and fondle over. I quoted this article (a year before reading it). Or will the price in the US be about the same? Here people actually pay the price on the box. Kendama. My friend has bought camera stuff before from Japan. While camera equipment used to be a bargain in Japan the recent currency appreciation against the pound has meant that it's cheaper for me to buy some lenses in England now. However, I wouldn't buy a DLSR camera body in Japan simply because the warranty wouldn't be valid at home in Australia. To keep the market in Japan safe from cheap imports (of cameras made by the same company in other countries). It has a 17-megapixel Micro Four … The USA is a huge buyers market and like anything when buying in bulk things become cheaper. While new camera equipment is just as pricy here as the cheap stuff, used equipment is both cheap and plentiful. For the small fancy models and the service, that's not bad here, really. That said, you can usually get cameras cheap in the US through Amazon because you avoid sales tax and also because after a couple of months all the stores start breaking the MSRP. Japan is a well-known creator of many brilliant cameras and has many established manufacturers which were founded in the country. I can buy something from the states or the EU and have it shipped here with express shipping and it'd still be cheaper than buying it here. Lavagnou/Flickr. If they're that cheap, they're totally broken. Japan's advantage is that its used gear is usually in very good to excellent condition. i frequently had to disappoint visitors expecting to be able to pick up exclusive models for the best prices. Have a look at the menus, if you can find an option to change it to English then all well and good, if not well you'll have to find an international model in Akihabara. Why does the writer provide links to US sites? Although the last few years people are less likely to pay the piper & willing to buy lots more used stuff where in the 80/90s they wud never have stupped to such things, I mean look at happoshu no way a self respecting Japanese wud have bought that crap in the 80s oe early 90s but now hell yeah but I wont! “Hong Kong.”. Articles like this often misinform people and I think it's up to the likes of us to correct the info. Sometimes things will be a tad more expensive, sometimes they’ll be cheaper. Companies are very strange when it comes to Japanese. I got a camera lens in hong Kong for $250 less than the cheapest USA price once. 2. (but let's all remember, Japanese is a dieing language. : https://geni.us/2sn6BFollow Us on IG! Specifically, the menu navigation language option. @jasonvmedia \u0026 @hellovivienneFAQ [Updated 05/06/2019]1. !My FAVORITE Camera Gear Kit! At the time, you could only buy it in Japan. Language is no problem for me, and cheaper is not always better. That was brand new back then. Know what you want to buy … I had planned to purchase a Lumix LX3 on a recent trip to Japan, but after some light research on the internet, I concluded that it was cheaper to buy it in Canada. I can say for a fact that the Japanese version of the Lumix LX3 on sale in your local Yamada Denki in Japan does not allow you to change the menus to English. Probably because I bought it at the duty free shop. Everyone knows that Japanese consumers are picky, and so if boxes and/or manuals are missing or there are signs of neglect (scratches, dents, missing paint, brassing) prices come down. If you are in Europe then store's like Amazon.co.uk are a better option as Amazon.com can't ship electronics internationally. I now have a Ricoh CX-1 and it also switches to English. I bought a Lumix camera two years ago from my local Yamada Denki (cheaper than BIC Camera) and had no problem finding one with an English menu. Enormous price differences can be found in Japan. 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