Hello! I’ve recently started to get more into photography and is using my very old Canon PowerShot a2500 – works great tho. I’m traveling to Japan in a few weeks and want to upgrade – nothing fancy and expensive, but I’ve been looking at the digital cameras available. It seems like older version, like the PowerShot sx730 is not available in stores like Bic Camera and Yodabashi? Does anybody know if those stores sell older models from new, or where I can buy cheaper digital camera? Not looking to buy anything used unless it comes with the box and looks brand new (it’s part of my ocd, if anybody wonders). Thank you 🙂
by stellass111
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Yodobashi Camera has an entire branch devoted to cameras near Shinjuku Station. I’d check that place first.
Japanese used in usually in really good condition with accessory and instruction (in Japanese), but not as likely to have a box, unfortunately. I guess you could always try and go to as bigger store like sofmap and ask them if they have a used camera with the box.
Finding new old stock is… less likely in a store. You might be able to find it online or sold by someone on marketplace/auction style website you would not have easy access to as a tourist.
Your best bet would likely to find a new model that fit more in your budget. Also not that some camera models have menu in Japanese only (Sony is known for having done it).
You can try nakano Broadway. There are a heap of new and used camera shops