Cheaper in Japan?

o0KelviN0o

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Is it true cameras are cheaper in Japan?

Any recommendation in the Shinjuku area? Or maybe Narita airport (tax free)?
 

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I would say Yes and No.

It depends where you buy it and the model. Some stores like YodoBashi or BIC may cost more than other shops....

Usually I use this site before I head down to the shop in Japan.
http://kakaku.com/camera/digital-slr-camera/

I assume you have basic knowledge of Japanese language.

Bear in mind also the exchange rate (SGD-JPY), Warranty (grey?), Languages (Japanese only?), etc etc etc....

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to a large extent I agree, getting pre-owned stuff in Japan is good.

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go Map Camera, Shinjuku got 1, some bros here recommended
else go Bic camera, Yodabashi camera things r more ex.
 

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Need to do ur home work and depends on exchange rate

When JPY was at a all time low, I managed to picked up a lens at ard 15% off SG price, other times, its more ex in JPY
 

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Akihabara no longer for electronics shopping... mainly now for locals to buy anime stuff and Chinese tour bus tourists to buy applicants at inflated prices

can try akihabara, a lot of electronics there
 
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