There’s this place in Nakano, Tokyo called Fujiya Camera — if you’re into photography, you’ve probably heard of it. It mainly deals in used cameras, though you can buy new ones too. They’ve got most of the current models in used condition.
If you play around with lens mounts, you can even use older lenses, so if you’re a college freshman or someone who’s just moved on from using your phone and started getting into cameras, it’s definitely worth checking out.
Cameras are getting pricey these days, so while getting a brand-new one is cool, there are lots of great slightly older models — maybe a generation or two back — that are still awesome and way more affordable. Starting with something like that could be a smart move.
Used cameras from overseas can be kind of sketchy, but in Japan, things are reliable. The condition is usually great, and some even come with warranties.
So if you’re visiting Japan and looking to pick up a camera, you should definitely stop by. I even saw a few college-aged girls browsing around, and it made me feel like photography is slowly but surely gaining new fans. Love to see it.
And after that, I usually wander around Nakano Broadway, and if I get hungry, I grab a bowl of ramen at a place called Aoba before heading home. That’s kind of my go-to Nakano routine.
There’s this place in Nakano, Tokyo called Fujiya Camera — if you’re into photography, you’ve probably heard of it. It mainly deals in used cameras, though you can buy new ones too. They’ve got most of the current models in used condition.
If you play around with lens mounts, you can even use older lenses, so if you’re a college freshman or someone who’s just moved on from using your phone and started getting into cameras, it’s definitely worth checking out.
Cameras are getting pricey these days, so while getting a brand-new one is cool, there are lots of great slightly older models — maybe a generation or two back — that are still awesome and way more affordable. Starting with something like that could be a smart move.
Used cameras from overseas can be kind of sketchy, but in Japan, things are reliable. The condition is usually great, and some even come with warranties.
So if you’re visiting Japan and looking to pick up a camera, you should definitely stop by. I even saw a few college-aged girls browsing around, and it made me feel like photography is slowly but surely gaining new fans. Love to see it.
And after that, I usually wander around Nakano Broadway, and if I get hungry, I grab a bowl of ramen at a place called Aoba before heading home. That’s kind of my go-to Nakano routine.
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