Nikon cam price SG vs. Japan

drikster · 5th May 2008

Hello!

I just would like to get your opinion regarding the price difference of Nikon cameras. I'll be going to Tokyo by the end of this month and am planning to buy a new DSLR cam there (specifically, either D80 or D200).

Would you have any idea if Tokyo prices are cheaper than in Singapore?

Thanks so much!

aloyq · 5th May 2008

hope this helps

http://kakaku.com/itemlist/I0049004907N101/

TMC · 5th May 2008

if you know where to look. not everything is cheaper, some are more expensive and some are on par. Do your research first.

drikster · 5th May 2008

hi aloyq! thanks for the link! it's very helpful. But they say that for cameras bought in japan, only japan warranty applies. Does nikon not issue an international warranty card or something that covers many countries?

thanks again!

kcuf2 · 5th May 2008

Originally Posted by drikster

hi aloyq! thanks for the link! it's very helpful. But they say that for cameras bought in japan, only japan warranty applies. Does nikon not issue an international warranty card or something that covers many countries? thanks again!

only for lens and flashes will there be international warranty... this is the same for both nikon and canon

aloyq · 5th May 2008

u're welcome!

sad but true. What they say is absolutely right. can't claim warrenty for the camera body if you are outside of japan.

hope u will still be in time to take shots of the cherry blossoms when u are there for your hol

they are really nice subjects to take pictures of

zhaowei · 5th May 2008

Hey, I'm actually on an exchange programme in Japan now, and I've bought all my equipment (D40X double zoom kit, 16-85mm, accessories) here so far. I can confirm that you don't get international warranty for camera bodies if you buy here. But you can buy your lenses in peace.

Just a tip, as mentioned above, not all the prices here are cheaper than Singapore. Also, don't go to the big shops like Bic Camera or Yodobashi Camera if you're looking for low prices - they are probably the most expensive and the point card system is useless for tourist shoppers - you need to hunt down the smaller shops around town. I do know of one shop in Shinjuku that offers far better prices than the aforementioned big chains but there may be cheaper places about, *maybe* in Akihabara (it's more of a games/manga heaven, I think).

What the big shops are for: you can go there and try out the cameras on display, from D40 to D3. I popped by Bic Camera at Shinjuku West Exit (yes, there are two branches there!) today and played a bit with the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8, just for kicks.

The cherry blossoms season is already long over in most parts of Japan now, so unless you head further north from Tokyo, I'm not sure if you can catch any!

Happy shopping!

Cheers

drikster · 9th May 2008

hi zhaowei and kcuf2, thanks for the confirmation. I was hoping to get a body there (a D200 maybe) and some macro lens. Anyway, I'll check out those places you mentioned. I may not be able to catch the cherry blossoms though as my trip will still be at the end of this month, sigh.... but i'm sure there are a lot of other interesting sights and scenes to capture in tokyo, hehe.

zhaowei · 10th May 2008

Originally Posted by drikster

hi zhaowei and kcuf2, thanks for the confirmation. I was hoping to get a body there (a D200 maybe) and some macro lens. Anyway, I'll check out those places you mentioned. I may not be able to catch the cherry blossoms though as my trip will still be at the end of this month, sigh.... but i'm sure there are a lot of other interesting sights and scenes to capture in tokyo, hehe.

Yep, no cherry blossoms in end-May but Tokyo is full of things and people you can take pictures of. You should check out some of the parks here if you want to snap flowers. PM me if anything, I'll try my best to help! Cheers.

windwaver · 10th May 2008

Originally Posted by drikster

Hello!

I just would like to get your opinion regarding the price difference of Nikon cameras. I'll be going to Tokyo by the end of this month and am planning to buy a new DSLR cam there (specifically, either D80 or D200).

Would you have any idea if Tokyo prices are cheaper than in Singapore?

Thanks so much!

Try going to duty free shops and ask for tourist international warranty

lightrules · 10th May 2008

Originally Posted by zhaowei

Hey, I'm actually on an exchange programme in Japan now, and I've bought all my equipment (D40X double zoom kit, 16-85mm, accessories) here so far. I can confirm that you don't get international warranty for camera bodies if you buy here. But you can buy your lenses in peace.

Just a tip, as mentioned above, not all the prices here are cheaper than Singapore. Also, don't go to the big shops like Bic Camera or Yodobashi Camera if you're looking for low prices - they are probably the most expensive and the point card system is useless for tourist shoppers - you need to hunt down the smaller shops around town. I do know of one shop in Shinjuku that offers far better prices than the aforementioned big chains but there may be cheaper places about, *maybe* in Akihabara (it's more of a games/manga heaven, I think).

What the big shops are for: you can go there and try out the cameras on display, from D40 to D3. I popped by Bic Camera at Shinjuku West Exit (yes, there are two branches there!) today and played a bit with the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8, just for kicks.

The cherry blossoms season is already long over in most parts of Japan now, so unless you head further north from Tokyo, I'm not sure if you can catch any!

Happy shopping!

Cheers

yeah
but those smaller shops you need to speak some japanese or else, you are lost
whereas in Yodobashi , some english is spoken , but they get the picture.....
Going to small shops in Akihabara is quite daunting unless you got a japanese friend with you

I guess its just the language....they look quite cosy , those small shops

satch · 13th May 2008

Try Map Camera at Shinjuku or Fujiya at Nakano.

drikster · 19th May 2008

Can't wait to go to Tokyo.

only 10 days to go, hehe.

Zhongqin · 21st May 2008

try going to map camera. i got my d40x with kit lens and sd card at 920 sgd last year nov. the pricing in singapore was still 1.3k sgd. they have a website too. www.mapcamera.com. try getting their 2nd hand lenses and bodies there. the shop does its own grading for the 2nd hand items. when buying items in japan, bring along your passport as u are entitled to 5% no tax. map camera is near shijuku.

5th May 2008	#1
drikster New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 43	Nikon cam price SG vs. Japan Hello! I just would like to get your opinion regarding the price difference of Nikon cameras. I'll be going to Tokyo by the end of this month and am planning to buy a new DSLR cam there (specifically, either D80 or D200). Would you have any idea if Tokyo prices are cheaper than in Singapore? Thanks so much!

5th May 2008	#2
aloyq Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 170	Re: Nikon cam price SG vs. Japan hope this helps http://kakaku.com/itemlist/I0049004907N101/

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TMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beyond Space-Time Continuum Posts: 5,921	Re: Nikon cam price SG vs. Japan if you know where to look. not everything is cheaper, some are more expensive and some are on par. Do your research first. __________________ Selling: 32GB Thumbdrive - Patriot Xporter XT 120sgd (Price reduced)

5th May 2008	#4
drikster New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 43	Re: Nikon cam price SG vs. Japan hi aloyq! thanks for the link! it's very helpful. But they say that for cameras bought in japan, only japan warranty applies. Does nikon not issue an international warranty card or something that covers many countries? thanks again!

5th May 2008	#6
aloyq Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 170	Re: Nikon cam price SG vs. Japan u're welcome! sad but true. What they say is absolutely right. can't claim warrenty for the camera body if you are outside of japan. hope u will still be in time to take shots of the cherry blossoms when u are there for your hol they are really nice subjects to take pictures of Last edited by aloyq; 5th May 2008 at 01:28 PM.

5th May 2008	#7
zhaowei Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 113	Re: Nikon cam price SG vs. Japan Hey, I'm actually on an exchange programme in Japan now, and I've bought all my equipment (D40X double zoom kit, 16-85mm, accessories) here so far. I can confirm that you don't get international warranty for camera bodies if you buy here. But you can buy your lenses in peace. Just a tip, as mentioned above, not all the prices here are cheaper than Singapore. Also, don't go to the big shops like Bic Camera or Yodobashi Camera if you're looking for low prices - they are probably the most expensive and the point card system is useless for tourist shoppers - you need to hunt down the smaller shops around town. I do know of one shop in Shinjuku that offers far better prices than the aforementioned big chains but there may be cheaper places about, maybe in Akihabara (it's more of a games/manga heaven, I think). What the big shops are for: you can go there and try out the cameras on display, from D40 to D3. I popped by Bic Camera at Shinjuku West Exit (yes, there are two branches there!) today and played a bit with the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8, just for kicks. The cherry blossoms season is already long over in most parts of Japan now, so unless you head further north from Tokyo, I'm not sure if you can catch any! Happy shopping! Cheers

9th May 2008	#8
drikster New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 43	Re: Nikon cam price SG vs. Japan hi zhaowei and kcuf2, thanks for the confirmation. I was hoping to get a body there (a D200 maybe) and some macro lens. Anyway, I'll check out those places you mentioned. I may not be able to catch the cherry blossoms though as my trip will still be at the end of this month, sigh.... but i'm sure there are a lot of other interesting sights and scenes to capture in tokyo, hehe.

13th May 2008	#12
satch Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Living out of the suitcase... Posts: 2,026	Re: Nikon cam price SG vs. Japan Try Map Camera at Shinjuku or Fujiya at Nakano.

19th May 2008	#13
drikster New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 43	Re: Nikon cam price SG vs. Japan Can't wait to go to Tokyo. only 10 days to go, hehe.

21st May 2008	#14
Zhongqin Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 91	Re: Nikon cam price SG vs. Japan try going to map camera. i got my d40x with kit lens and sd card at 920 sgd last year nov. the pricing in singapore was still 1.3k sgd. they have a website too. www.mapcamera.com. try getting their 2nd hand lenses and bodies there. the shop does its own grading for the 2nd hand items. when buying items in japan, bring along your passport as u are entitled to 5% no tax. map camera is near shijuku.