Your welcome I thought people would be better off learning something maybe about the history about the film stock instead of just going out and shoot with it since there is always a reason for why every single film stock was released. And understanding the intentions of the film stock we can further can utilize it to the fullest potential. I have been shooting with Nostalgic Neg upon recently before Reala Ace was released and I have to admit it really reminds me of Superia 400 not buttery smooth as Nostalgic/Classic Neg but has this nostalgic vibe which the green is more apparent and clean but not as super clean like Proviabwhich everything looks prestine...and it does really nice contrast especially the highlights what we naturally see with our eyes. I think I am going to stick with Reala Ace since it's probably a film stock that represents Fujifilms 35 format film negatives history that was dedicated towards the consumers.

congratz!

oh yeah I completely forgot that there are alot of people who comment using as a feet and unfortuantly I have to admit this is not for monopod feet since it doesnt have the stability its like 100% more like for table tripod... if I was going to use as a feet for monopod. I would highly suggest the Leofoto VD03 series which are more stable and I recently tested within store the most stability wise (it can stand stable without touching) is the Libec TH-M series unfortunatly an all in one solution where the feets attached to the monopod. but a little bit bulkier. so hopefully i made some contribution/help

@@RM.TokyoPhotographer thanks a lot. Very helpful!!

@@harisghole your welcome

Oh sweet your coming this year? 👍 The Kodak Gold 200 is roughly 1980yen 15$ Colorplus 1780yen 12-13$ in most stores. I think those two are the cheapest in terms of price the Fujicolor 100 is similar priced as Colorplus and Superia 400 which was discontinued recently replaced by Fuji 400 is same as Kodak Gold 200 It's unfortunate that there are no films priced less than 1,500yen (12$) nowadays in Tokyo/Japan

Your welcome hope I made some clarification on this topic :)

If you ever used any camera like the Nikon F3 the Mamiya 1000s shares similar vibe/characteristics such they share similar metal alloy feels like a brick and the Mamiya 645 like the Mamiya 7 share a characteristic of having a plastically outer shell. And weight wise the Super is a little lighter but not that significant while the Mamiya 1000s feels much more solid like a Tank. Either one will not disappoint. I wanted to change backs so if I have the opportunity shoot b/w and color negatives at the exact same location. But if loading time doesn't matter the 1000s is the bang for the buck. For the modular parts the viewfinder is definitely lighter on the super than the 1000s while I don't own the waist finder for super but had for 1000s they look identical The only issue might be the overall cost when trying to get the accessories like the pentaprism since they tend to be much expensive than the 1000s

Oh sweet hope you have a safe trip in Tokyo there's alot to do and too many camera shops to visit:)

Oh congrats on getting an A-1 in mint condition:) those are popular among with the AE-1 my grandfather used back in the days.

I can't confirm since I was scanning too many cameras and my head was about to explode but rechecking the footage it looks like an mmj 28mm might be great opportunity to grab one if it is a 28mm 2.8 :)

@@RM.TokyoPhotographer confirmed. I was there this morning. That fujica 690 is so tempting!!!

If you don't mind allocating alot of time removing dust....in most cases I can shave off like more than half the time. And when considering 36 exposures that's alot saved but the 8300 is really expensive so the 8200 if there are any stock left might be better. I did not want to use my entire life removing dust so went with 8200 and don't regret it

@@RM.TokyoPhotographer I see. Is the dust removal software bound? Or is it an internal feature of the device?

That's true but their recent cameras are mostly Oems

It's an amazing store that was surfacing under my radar why haven't I found it earlier is the question 😆

Congrats on visit to this shop I was glad I was able to shoot a video of this magnificent shop near Akihabara

I have no experience with junk camera unfortunately since I can't fix cameras but I'm guessing since it's Japan the quality might be higher than usual :) u have to check with your own eyes since everyone has their own opinion wishing you that one day you will visit the camera shops in Tokyo :)

Thanks for the input my older videos are really inconsistent in terms of exposures

I must be lucky to be born here :)

Thanks for reaching out to me. To be honest back then I had the V1 which fits my 13.3 M1 MacBook Air without any problems. I haven't had the opportunity to try the 6L and 10L (V2) But from my research on the Japanese official distributor at the bottom the 6L seems to accommodate till the ipad pro 11inch while the 10L accommodates up to the 14inchmacbook pro and 12.9inch ipad pro .. I'm guessing the V1=V2 10L (but it's kinda bit larger than V1) Honesty this is my biased opinion but lugging a 13.3 M1 Air had strain on my shoulder since the weight isn't well balanced when having heavier equips with laptop.... Recently my V1 zipper broke down on me and instead of going to V2 I went back to my Manfrotto Backpack Advance Series which alleviated my shoulder. Also another advice the 10L seems too big sideways in my eyes not balanced well unless your a really tall person (I'm a short 5ft munchkin) So hopefully I made some help to you Link sekido-rc.com/?pid=178925402&srsltid=AfmBOoqjTWC4EIR3neaY1OJIlODeNHPc6xj2ltw-urK5BRaxuq4Pjrw0

Yup the price might be cheaper on ebay but the great thing about here is you can try them out unfortunate this year alone I only saw GW690 within this shop only...so it's actually rare to see one in Tokyo...this one and Lemon Sha obviously if you come to Shinjuku it will probably fullfulill your camera needs

Ur welcome. It's just a great sight seeing every camera in clean order fashion it's paradise ❤️

The shop looks really refreshed when I visited for the first time it's clean air conditioned a paradise for ppl who love cameras both film and digital. Great location unfortunately I live kinda far away so I can't visit much but a one stop location if your ever traveling :)

Thanks for commenting : 🐱 Although this channel is originally me shooting with film cameras I realized over the course of the years that the processing and scanning takes quite a long time so in order to fill the gap I started looking up on film camera shops around Tokyo since it's easier to make contents on and while at it scanning at home. I'm glad ppl give me the opportunity to shoot videos within stores the negotiating is kinda hectic but it's worth it. Oh Montreal I actually traveled there when I studied in Ottawa (Carleton U) I rmb I couldn't understand French 😂 and had a hard time but the ppl their were really nice when I was lost. Nikon I should of said the Japanese way

Honesty as a working professional in studio, I highly suggest getting a more modern tripod like Benro, Manfrotto, Leofoto, etc since the modern tripods are built better in terms of shock absorbing the camera shake. Better materials magnesium alloy/carbon/aluminum Older tripods the one I mentioned in this video is really brittle and I wouldn't take it to any trips unfortunately. Since it wobbles. But this will really depend how heavy your camera is 35mm/Medium format/Large format most tripod manufacturer indicate how much payload the tripod can hold which is BS (mostly half what they indicate) For mounting older tripods don't have a quick release plates so I would purchase a Arca Swiss compatible plate and quick release have it screwed on if I want to quickly remove and place my camera. Hope I made some help:)

Ur welcome :)

I was curious about Suntory I know alot of people outside know that Suntory is famous for Whiskey Yamazaki Hibiki Hakushu etc etc but beer wise lol I thought Asahi has a stronger presence would love to know if it's widely available abroad? Negotiating for the future of beer (film photography)

Your welcome it keeps getting harder looking for areas that aren't known outside for the sake of beer I am gonna negotiate hard for it...:) for the sake of beer (photos) but I realized I will have to stock up on Cinestill/Marix if I'm gonna shoot indoors

hope you liked it yeah im trying to find more location that are not known to foreigners while im still here trying to negotiate the beer factory since its swealtering hot day and i would rather shoot indoors :D

Thanks for finding my videos its an area where it might be liked by some people who like to be in a sort of isolated location I actually never been to Okayama and wish I could travel more but the Shinkansen is stopped and the high prices and time limitation is preventing me from traveling but I should not make an excuse since life tends to be shorter than we anticipate and try new things while I have time :D cheers hope you have some findings on your next visit to Japan :D

I'm looking for a budget friendly film stock for film b/w I have the 400 in my fridge but haven't had the opportunity to shoot it yet

Thanks I was feeling the exactly the same if you look at their It's time to shoot film series. As an Artist as Photographer the Pentax 17 literally not like the Nikon zfc but it takes that rank higher by incorporating the company's historic background each and every parts is a dedication and feedback that came from alot of people. I was surprised the retirees even came back who hand drawn the blueprint back in the days now everything is computerized and the newer generation of engineers connecting with the Seniors to make this true to life. I'm jealous Fujifilm doesn't do this far....make me a GW 670 MK4 :) with interchangeable lense and it will sell like hot cakes Thanks the shirt I was wearing was a Uniqlo collaboration with Magnum Photographers this one was by Pinkhasov But somehow I want a Pentax shirt now

@@RM.TokyoPhotographer Having respect for history and those who made it happen is awesome of Pentax. Yeah... Fujifilm seems to be going with the strategy of "higher demand due to scarcity" instead of having more product diversity and accessibility... I love Uniqlo's shirts. Agree! A Pentax collaboration would be awesome!

Looking at possibilities since shooting with film takes time/getting it processed and scanning so when in free I should work on it. :)

Thanks for finding my video :) from Brazil? Awesome man I haven't tried the 800 would love to hear the results and the packaging is 💚 green?! What in the earth 🍏. You too have a great time shooting with it.

The pistol grip if I'm right has a integrated button that works similar to Mamiya RZ67 it's like built within the grip itself and threads through the tripod plate and interlocks with the shutter button on the bottom 👍

Ur welcome I never used it but tac in Nakano Shinbashi/Shinjuku seems to do monochromes in a day if I'm right www.tac-photo.co.jp/prolab/access.html

@@RM.TokyoPhotographer Oh, thank you so much, I'll definitely check them out. Cheers!

I actually never owned a Makina67 wish I had but I can't say much but the reel itself is same across manufacturers so it's probably highly likely the amount of friction applied to the rollers the top and bottom of the focal plane might be too great so it stops the film from advancing...as a last resort if my finger fits where the film sticks out of the reel that passes through I pull extra hard so it catches but that rarely happens

Oh sweet hope you have a great time shooting with it it's a great camera if you like the focal length and range finder type of camera

That's sad to hear...I never buy first gen/second gen products until the third is released...from my experience the third generation should be at least okay.

I felt like an idiot (sorry for bad language) but you find these events in peculiar times when u see your friends loading film in what might seem to be awkward however you have to look it as a reference since ppl came to that conclusion of that specific shooting style which accumulated over the course of action...I felt ashamed that I took soo long using my nails 😂. Everyone's a newbie I didn't mention it in this video but Kodak/Fujifilm is paper while Lomography is not a paper but a sticker which is much better.....both opening and closing the film...I get a heart attack when Kodak when finished starts to peel after I licked it good likenl KFC Fried 🐔

Just to be clear it's a super soft lense and compared to a typical 75mm/80mm full frame lense this lense has somewhat so so contrast in my opinion it's sort of like using a soft focus lense to he exact But if u close it to 5.6/8 I would say it's somewhat a decent lense

I could of but only had 1/2 days and when traveling with my dad did not have the time

It might be best to think that you will have a low chance compared to ebay...since typically once they stock up it's a matter of time before it sells and if it's something that's hard to get by especially contax series I wouldn't have high hopes since I see less and less year over year

@@RM.TokyoPhotographer thank you regardless -- i'll probably try my luck in shinjuku or kitamura. maybe i'll get a consolation in case i couldn't find any, a 45mm for my G1 at a good price hopefully..

Oh sweet I realized the 70cm is well longer than expected when it arrived earlier today haha I should of said 50&60cm being the standard

Thanks for commenting still learning still shooting although I switched to the Mamiya 645 super it's a great camera that taught me lots of valuable lessons over the course of the years. The waist view does take a while to get use to but it's worth being patient and waiting for the great moment to capture the moment.

That's a tough question I purchased both since they basically cover the negatives that each camera have less shots the 1000s covers, interchangable lenses. While the GW690 is quicker to reload the film due to the Rangefinder/SLR loading style. One is Mechanical while other is electronic. I picked up the GW690 since it was 1/5th price of the Mamiya 7 while the Mamiya 645 1000s was like half the price of GW690...either way they are great cameras and if budget is concern (initial purchase long term cost film) the 1000s is cost effective. The GW690 is more of a camera that if you know what specific subject/project you want to work on it's a great camera, but on days I don't know what I'm shooting it's burning cash. 😂 So I use the Mamiya (when going to areas I have no clue) hope it helps either one won't disappoint but the GW690 lense is fixed so you are gonna either love it or hate the 39mm focal length If you have a zoom lense on digital tape 39/40mm focal length and try shooting it to get a feel of the that focal length it might be a great practice

@@RM.TokyoPhotographer I appreciate the input, Ryo. Still toiling with the idea of getting the GW but, I came across another camera that is interesting. The Bronica S2A. Seems to have a good reputation and it’s got Nikon glass, I love my Nikon glass. Decisions, decisions lol

There are a couple of Chinese companies producing them I'm not sure if the film camera shop purchased from them there a fair amount of shops that finds dead stock from Japan but those are getting harder to find. When I do long exposures I do it throughout the night so maybe I bend it too much and add too much strain to the spring or I'm mostly unlucky but thankfully it's not stupidly expensive new hehe

It's unfortunate to hear since I never used the previous generations and from experience the second third generation is suppose to be better but unfortunately I don't have anything to compare and so far it's not super accurate like the Sekonic due to price difference and the sensor it uses but. To be truthful the one mine in particular seems to underexposed roughly 1/3 of sekonic however I only tried it during the day and night I mostly use Sekonic. If you frequently shoot in darker environment the Sekonic is much more inefficient but if you shoot mostly during the day with lots of sunlight or a rather bright partly cloudy day this might work well

@@RM.TokyoPhotographer Thank you for your feedback.

Thanks for commenting 😁 From what I experienced the JJC 70cm in my mind seems longer than I anticipated...and the 40cm is probably will fit 95% of most ppls need. Since it's much more compact and easier to carry around

Thanks for letting me know I actually contacted Marumi and they don't have an worldwide online site I'm like wtf...so I might try making some sort of site to sell stuff for ppl outside Japan....out of curiosity the Mercari site outside Japan is it linked to the local Mercari site in Japan? If you have time can you check if the 49mm Alps punch shows on the version you are using if the one sold for 4,900yen appears? If it does I could go out and buy it and list it there.

@@RM.TokyoPhotographer Hi!!!! I'll check as soon as possible and let you know ^_^

​@@RM.TokyoPhotographer I'm interested as well. Marumi should raise visibility on these filters worldwide. From personal experience, I use this type of filters (Along with other styles such as the Chromoblend Series from Vivitar, Softnet Series from Tiffen, Spectral Filters from Hoya, Kenko Nostaltones, etc) and they are a valuable asset in photography and filmmaking, although terribly underlooked. The problem comes from the "I'll color-grade it in post" mindset combined with the perception that these type filters are suited for a more artistic/relaxed style compared to the clinical look we tend to get from modern, corrected optics. Marumi, as you said, answered Kenko Nostaltone's with a truly unique product which adds character and an organic element to the images without the extra step in post, and -If you ask me- I'd rather spend time behind the shutter than in front of a PC 😅 There are ways to get a similar look? Maybe, but nothing comes close to what this filter does -Take it from someone who even experiments with telescope filters for street photography or grabs old-stock filters like a Kenko TV-CC and sandwiches a stocking to get a DIY Tiffen Softnet Skintone Filter. You should do a "Weird Filter Section" on your channel Ryo ^_^ Keep up the good work!

It's 19.95 in the US? But considering there's that chance of getting the exactly the same in a different box it might be wiser to just getting the set instead of individual purchases