Cuteness like a general store! I went to Jiyugaoka's long-established photo shop "Popeye Camera" that makes me want to look involuntarily

"Popeye camera"

I went to "Popeye Camera", a photo specialty store that opened in Jiyugaoka about 85 years ago. Although it is a long-established store, at first glance it looks like a variety store, and it has an atmosphere where young women can casually enter. It also matches Jiyugaoka, which has many fashionable shops. Introducing the details of "Popeye Camera" with photos

Cute general store appearance

Popeye Camera, which is about a 2-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station, looks like a general store. In addition to used cameras, photo frames, straps, etc., they also sell miscellaneous goods such as masking tape and mugs. The customer base is mainly in their 20s. It is said that it was founded in 1936. “I am the third generation. Originally, it was a camera retailer, but with the advent of major mass retailers, DP became the main focus. It has become,” said President Ishikawa.

The store is crowded with cameras and original goods

■The store is crowded with cameras and original goods. A data printer that prints from digital data is also installed in the back.

Enhanced original goods such as bags and straps

■ Full range of original goods such as bags and straps Many original camera bags and straps are also on sale. All of them look great with small film cameras and classic cameras. There are also miscellaneous goods such as stickers, notepads, and stationery with camera motifs.

Film cameras such as single-lens reflex cameras and toy cameras are lined up

The camera specializes in film cameras, not digital cameras. Many people are using film cameras for the first time, and models with AE such as "Nikon FE" and "Minolta X-700" stand out.

All used single-lens reflex cameras are sold as a set with lenses

■ All used single-lens reflex cameras are sold as a set with lenses. Everything is ready. You can buy with confidence because it will be displayed in the store after taking a test shot. Of course, it also explains how to use it. Mechanical cameras such as the Kodak Signet 35 are also popular among those who are familiar with them.

Affordable toy cameras and film compact cameras are popular

■Affordable Toy Cameras and Film Compact Cameras Popular For those who use film for the first time, Ilford and Agfa toy cameras, which can be purchased in the 5,000 yen range, are popular. On February 5, the original film toy camera "Popakame" was also released in limited quantities.