Exploring Japan’s Used Camera Market! (Film Camera thrifting!)

In this video I set out to explore Japan's massive used camera market, where there are thousands of 35mm film cameras and more. Join me as we delve into the world of film camera thrifting, scouring Tokyo's camera thrift stores to uncover hidden gems and rare cameras I’ve personally never seen before.

From vintage Nikons to leica’s and point and shoots, there were so much to choose from and luckily I was able to walk away with one of my dream cameras!

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Film camera thrifting
Used camera market tour
Tokyo camera thrift stores
Analog camera shopping
Film photography Enthusiast
Japan's camera culture

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction
1:06 - Used Camera Market
8:00 - Shibuya Camera Shopping
8:22 - Buying a dream camera
8:41 - 35mm Film Shopping
10:23 - Camera unboxing
13:10 - Photographing Shibuya

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[KingJvpes]

Hey everyone! Drop a like on the video if you enjoyed it! Also subscribe for more film camera Thrifting videos! Got another Japan video coming in two weeks!

[alhOOOO]

There are no ‘hidden gems’ in one of the busiest urban areas in the entire world. These guys know exactly how much they can get for any model

[BeagleChalaegi]

The Final Boss of camera thrifting videos.

[hughwolfe]

Camera shops in the US have all but vanished save for the big guys in NYC. Japan was the manufacturer epicenter of cameras for many years thus the plethora of availability…
I remember in the mid 70’s shopping for a camera with my father at Mailman’s in York PA. They had an entire department dedicated to photography, at least forty feet of glass topped counters with more on display behind the counters. In todays world your lucky to find four feet of display space for photography…
Thank you for the insightful glimpse of the Japanese marketplace.

[samue]

Dude I'm loving the chill country vibes of that "he screws it all up" intro. Hopefully this returns as a (limited) series in the future

[EM-vebh]

Crazy how much these point and shoots go for these days. In 2016, I bought a barely used Contax T2 for $350, I wanted the T3 but they were going for $800 at the time lol

[ChongHouYin]

great thrift with quality video editing, and enjoy the process is the most important part for photography. cheers!

[Fitawhidan_Nashuha]

I am a foreign student currently living in Tokyo. and I stumbled upon your video as I am researching about camera, and used camera stores in Tokyo.
I rarely go to Shibuya to enjoy things, unless my friends asked me to go with them or grab a meal from a restaurant we like around the area.

However, I went there with my mom and GF when they visited in early October, and I realized a guy standing at the crossing. I laughed as I recognized the dude (13:31) under the traffic lights, doing his thing. I know it's a weird thing to comment, but please I need to share this 🤣🤣

[mkrphotoart]

Have bought from MAP cameras a lot of times for lenses on eBay. Always good condition, with accurate descriptions.
and good pricing, crazy fast shipping.

[tommills]

Wow dogg the video editing the music choice the new camera amazing bro deffo one of your best yet! Props to you 🎉

[TheRobertohz]

I loved your mindset about learning when you make a mistake. We can all do better with that. Don’t just be bummed out, be excited that you learned something and hopefully, you’re now forced to go back to Japan. Super cool camera! Congratulations.

[jakeconnelly]

just the video I needed. Gonna be back in a month or so!

[taratantara]

Brings back memories 😊 Bought a Sigma DP3M at Map Camera in Shinjuku. Grabbed some bloom filters and accessories and the kind staff lady went accross town to their other store to get the items. A wonderful experience only held back by the fact that I didnt have more money to spend 😅.

[tvthegreek]

Minolta gang. We here no matter what my dawg!

[pacheaco]

Heading to Tokyo for the first time next year and I’ve already carved out some time for camera thrifting now that I’m getting into film. Thanks for this video! 2:17

[PaulRiecke]

When I was in Hiroshima in 1979, there were many small family owned camera shops where you could bargain with the shop owner on used items. Even though they were small, they could also get something special on short notice (next day or two) from Tokyo. There were so many tempting items to buy but the exchange rate wasn't that great in late in 1979.

[kimn]

Used Fujichrome 100 slide film for years. Absolute favourite.

[Leandro_Montibeler]

Just so the lesson is really learned: that top dial is meters. Please don't mistake for feet and shoot an entire roll out of focus. I wouldn't blame you, I've made stupider mistakes, but don't make that one.

[vincerunnerretrobikevince]

on my first roll on the T2, I learned how easy it is to turn the exposure compensation dial as several photos came out overexposed. No lock on the dial.

[rodrigoosuna]

that´s amazing dude! congrats for thee new (used) contax!!!!