Thrifting Cameras in JAPAN!

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  • Опубліковано 5 січ 2025

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  • @MikeMorgan
    @MikeMorgan Рік тому +11

    Man this video hit me with the nostalgia! Lived in Japan from 2004-2006 and went digital point and shoot crazy, trying several different cameras. To this day those janky photos lift me up and this video reliving that did the same. Just wanted to say thanks. 😊

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  Рік тому +2

      I’m glad this video could help you relive that!! Thank you so much for sharing your story and watching :)

  • @spicecaptain7279
    @spicecaptain7279 2 роки тому +11

    I'm impressed about production quality compared to subscriber count. Keep it up, Hunter!

  • @silverscreenwanderer
    @silverscreenwanderer 2 роки тому +5

    Yeah I definitely like watching the process behind your photography. Love the way you explain things and how you then cut to examples with your photos. Super well put together and I’d like to see more of this! I’m a photographer myself but struggle with street photography, so videos like this are helpful to me!

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much!!
      I definitely want to do more videos like this, especially on street photography since I’m just starting out on it myself! Glad you found some helpful info in this one :)

  • @agb5003
    @agb5003 2 роки тому +30

    this is some good chill informative content, make more or else😡

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  2 роки тому +4

      Thank you so much!! I’ll definitely make more 😂

  • @GODSPEEDseven
    @GODSPEEDseven 2 роки тому +1

    Like these kinds of thrift store videos. Combining my curiosity for tech in general, but with a look into a country I've never seen with my own eyes.
    Awesome.. subbed!

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  2 роки тому +1

      Well thank you so much!! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊 more videos like this are on the way!

  • @locuraphoto
    @locuraphoto Рік тому +1

    absolutely LOVE the story you were able to tell, and what a great batch of shots you got! you've got a similar mindset to me- i really love looking for new things in familiar enough areas< but of course you living in japan makes it 20x more beautiful- and a similar camera story, funnily enough. about a year ago i snagged a canon powershot a2300 in silver (16MP CCD, metal front) for $5 at a garage sale and it's been absolutely living with me ever since. been yearning to see someone show a good thrifting story involving these lovely point and shoots. subscribed

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much :) I’m glad this one could resonate with you!!

  • @bolshoff97
    @bolshoff97 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for the video! Getting myself a 17$ R8 soon, a similar model, and it's hard to find a perspective from a modern poing of view on this camera family.
    Chill vibes were a great bonus!

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  9 місяців тому

      That’s a great find! I’m sure you’ll really enjoy it :) I took some of my favourite shots on this little camera! Thanks for watching!

  • @genkishan
    @genkishan 7 місяців тому

    Chill vid, nice pics too! I have the R5 but your vid made me want the R7 too ..Thnx bro

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching! I think we should collect all the R cams 😂

  • @ironmike2732
    @ironmike2732 Рік тому

    Awesome video. I love the 'Lomo' look of the photos!

  • @robertosupertramp9322
    @robertosupertramp9322 Рік тому +1

    I'm looking for a point and shoot just like this! I also live in Japan and I love hard off stores. Great video!!

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  Рік тому

      I hope you can find a good one!! Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching :)

  • @iosmusicman
    @iosmusicman 11 місяців тому

    I envy you you ready availability of shedloads of tech. Great vid. Cheers. Lee

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  11 місяців тому

      I’m definitely very lucky! Thanks so much :)

  • @waider
    @waider 2 роки тому +5

    I like the fact that it's unedited, many of these old ccd trending videos are edited af and do not give a realist impression of what the camera will make.

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much!! I wanted to give a real representation of what to expect using one of these old cams :)

    • @raceface_m2579
      @raceface_m2579 2 роки тому +1

      I definitely agree. Everyone posts it’s post production with editing to look like film, but never it’s original look.

  • @KudoYoung
    @KudoYoung 2 роки тому

    For the price the quality is an absolute win.

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  2 роки тому

      I’m glad you agree!! These old cams definitely shouldn’t be overlooked. Probably the best bang for your buck for a simple everyday camera!

  • @SilentGig1
    @SilentGig1 9 місяців тому

    Loved this video. As a camera noob i wish you went into the specs and what they mean... i know i could go somewhere else for that but i wouldn't have the chill vibe.

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  9 місяців тому

      Hey thanks so much!
      I'd love to do a video going into more detail, what kinda of things would you be interested in learning?

  • @cafesizzle
    @cafesizzle 2 роки тому +1

    This is pretty cool 👍😁

  • @gillesputtemans
    @gillesputtemans 6 місяців тому +1

    which store did you visit? Any other stores?

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  5 місяців тому

      I got this cam from the Hard Off second hand store. They’re a huge chain across Japan so they’re super easy to find!
      There are endless camera stores in Tokyo especially, so if you can’t find one at a hard off, you’ve got lots of options!

  • @kawaiiiscute131231
    @kawaiiiscute131231 Рік тому

    Hi, I'll be travelling to Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto in November and want to buy a digital camera for fun. Nothing too fancy, I liked the price range you stayed within. Do most Hard Off's in the main city sell these type of digital cameras for around this price? I'm interested in Canon Ixy/ Canon Ixus range but have seen other proper 2nd hand camera stores sell the cameras for much more expensive (from online photos). I don't mind if the camera doesn't last long, I mainly want to use it during my trip.
    Thanks!

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  Рік тому +1

      Hey there!! That sounds like a wonderful trip!
      With the recent trend in older digital cameras, prices have gone up a little bit. Hard Off and comparable second-hand stores still stock lots of them but more around the 4000¥ mark. I recently saw a late model Canon Ixy for 3800 I believe.
      If you’re starting your trip in Tokyo, you should head to Akihabara right away. You’ll be able to find a camera there for sure either at that price or slightly under :)
      Hope that helps! Have a great trip!!

  • @nikonbosse5920
    @nikonbosse5920 Рік тому +1

    Akihabara? That place usually have lots of thrift store especially for cameras

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  Рік тому

      Aki is great! Usually less great deals to be found since it’s a major tourist area :)

    • @nikonbosse5920
      @nikonbosse5920 Рік тому

      @@hunterjames. any places you can recommend around Tokyo for camera thrifting

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  Рік тому

      I recommend checking hard off/off house, used camera box (Shinjuku), and Kitamura camera (Shinjuku) :)

  • @smartishh
    @smartishh 2 роки тому

    Really enjoyed this video! Subbed 🥂

  • @kn-wz7nz
    @kn-wz7nz 10 місяців тому

    where can i find an online shop of a japan thrift cameras?

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  10 місяців тому

      Sadly I don’t think there is one!
      I know you could probably find some on Yahoo Auctions Japan, but I don’t recommend it because you can’t see the cameras in person and shipping is super expensive :(

  • @zakil89
    @zakil89 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video! On a separate note I hope you get some sleep bro!

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  11 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching!! I was finally able to get a good nap in last month 🤣

  • @raceface_m2579
    @raceface_m2579 2 роки тому

    Great camera, but the battery door on mine just keeps slipping open.

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  2 роки тому

      That’s the worst! I had an old Olympus that I had to retire for that exact reason. Just a good excuse to buy a new camera though!

  • @siofna9709
    @siofna9709 Рік тому

    Informative Video and interessting video. I like older Digicams and use them. If you know your camera very well, you can get good results.
    With greetings from lower Bavaria

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  Рік тому +1

      I’m glad digicams are on the comeback! Thanks for watching :)

  • @imseeno
    @imseeno 2 роки тому +2

    Hey! I randomly came across this vid. I too am a photographer (just as a hobby) in Utsunomiya. Maybe I'll run into you one day. Or maybe we can even go shoot together. 👍

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  2 роки тому

      Amazing!! I’d love to meet up and go for a shoot!! DM me on Instagram :)

  • @Magnetar83
    @Magnetar83 2 роки тому

    I wish we had thrift stores like that in Norway 😀

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  2 роки тому

      They’re my new obsession. Always a fun time going through then here!

  • @rachelefilm3714
    @rachelefilm3714 Рік тому

    may i know the name and the address of the store?

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  Рік тому

      It was just a Hard-Off here in Utsunomiya, Tochigi! :)

  • @caohocquynhan7779
    @caohocquynhan7779 Рік тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @101yen
    @101yen Рік тому

    I have this camera. I bought it new for 25000 yen 15 years ago.

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  Рік тому

      That’s awesome!! Glad to hear it was always a great deal :)

  • @katelynnhealy2001
    @katelynnhealy2001 2 роки тому +1

    Vlogs!!!!

  • @hiroakitakagi7724
    @hiroakitakagi7724 Рік тому

    You are lucky

  • @qwertyasdf2838
    @qwertyasdf2838 2 роки тому +1

    Digicam? Casio..enough said.

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  2 роки тому

      I’ll keep my eyes out for a Casio!!

  • @Jacobtburger
    @Jacobtburger Рік тому

    Body is sticky oh we got it💏😅

  • @kiwipics
    @kiwipics 2 роки тому +1

    I've had the R7 and R8, and have even suggested this model to onemonthtwocameras on youtube ... Mine only cost me £20 and £25 respectively.

    • @hunterjames.
      @hunterjames.  2 роки тому

      Fantastic options!! If I come across an R8 I definitely won’t hesitate to pick it up! Really happy with the performance on these old Ricoh cameras :)