Electronics in Japan

[purpleberry]

The ones that are confirmed cheaper are Canon cameras/lenses, Seiko, Casio and Citizen watches. Anything else?

 

[DouBleB]

Seiko watches confirm cheap? any electronics outlet store? hope to get cheap buy for watches..

 

[lapucelle]

household appliances! haha.

 

[Alpha_Hippo]

household appliances! haha.

110v woh, can use in singkie land?

 

[Alpha_Hippo]

The ones that are confirmed cheaper are Canon cameras/lenses, Seiko, Casio and Citizen watches. Anything else?

Japanese fashion brands.

 

[fuzzybear]

110v woh, can use in singkie land?

easy
get a step down and up transformer

 

[eliteFX]

easy
get a step down and up transformer

not worth the trouble

 

[calhanzel]

Canon lenses some of them may not be cheaper in japan. need to do homework for tat haha. Cameras shd be cheaper though but the menu may be only in jap for some brands

 

[purpleberry]

Canon lenses some of them may not be cheaper in japan. need to do homework for tat haha. Cameras shd be cheaper though but the menu may be only in jap for some brands

For other brands yes, but for Canon, they have an option to have the menu in English. Bought one 3 years ago, not sure about now.

 

[VD]

Most people to get electronic stuff are;

1) people who wish to get their hands on product launched only or first in Japan
2) Collectables (Vintage camera, lenses, rare ranger finders)
3) electronic stuff that not available here.

For camera stuff, HK is a better place

 

[trd2970]

Some electronic stuff much cheaper. Like sony rx1 3100 vs 4000 in sg. Household stuff generally cheaperr also.

 

[evilerniex]

few things to note when buying electronics in japan:
1) price - do ur homework and know the sg price before going. some things are not necessary cheaper there even though it is a japanese brand
2) warranty - make sure the product have international warranty
3) language - make sure u can configure the menu to english
4) voltage - check the adaptor/charger and ensure the voltage is 110-240v. if it is only 110v, u need a transformer coz the 240v in sg may kill the product

 

[purpleberry]

Some electronic stuff much cheaper. Like sony rx1 3100 vs 4000 in sg. Household stuff generally cheaperr also.

I am eyeing this too but more to buying lenses this time. Will have to check sony.com.sg with reference to mscolor prices.

 

[VD]

mscolor isn't cheap, try tkphoto, SLR revolution or click at funan

 

[DiscMan]

actually now because Yen is weak against SGD.. the prices of electronics in Japan is very attractive.. check out the ipad and ipad mini prices in Japan Apple Store n Singapore Apple Store n you will know what I mean.. buy in japan, at certain places, eg Bic Camera, you can get 5% tax rebate too..

 

[fuzzybear]

mscolor isn't cheap, try tkphoto, SLR revolution or click at funan

MS color ya i agreed no more cheap
i now adays go for SLR revolution or tk

 

[darkmatt]

few things to note when buying electronics in japan:
1) price - do ur homework and know the sg price before going. some things are not necessary cheaper there even though it is a japanese brand
2) warranty - make sure the product have international warranty
3) language - make sure u can configure the menu to english
4) voltage - check the adaptor/charger and ensure the voltage is 110-240v. if it is only 110v, u need a transformer coz the 240v in sg may kill the product

point 4.

its not may kill the product.

it WILL kill the product

 

[feryl]

Another note on voltage transformer. If the product uses an internal rechargeable battery, you have to also make sure you get a proper transformer at the right amperage/wattage. If you get any lousy MIC transformer without checking, you might be supplying the wrong power rating to the device and over time it will kill the battery or the charging circuits.

 

[mmhmsg]

For Electronics device have to check if the adapter input 100v~240v, for example, singapore laptop adapter is in the range, so it can be use in Taiwan,Japan without the need of transformer. Not sure about other household appliances, transformer is also subject to wear and tear.
But Japan camera can be really cheap and good if you do your homework.

 

[DouBleB]

Fujifilm camera is it cheap? Looking for X series camera....