Give Away
Have you ever used a 'compact digital camera'?
It's short for compact digital camera, and it's experiencing a resurgence following the Y2K boom, just like film cameras.
This time, I bought two compact digital cameras on Mercari for under 5000 yen, and I'd like to review them. At the end, I'll also include the application method for a giveaway of the featured cameras, so be sure to check it out!
First, let me introduce the purchased for 5000 yen.
Why is it that the compact digital camera, a star of the 2000s, is gaining popularity again after 20 years?
The reason is simple: nostalgia. Recently, film cameras have been at the center of the nostalgia boom, but due to the rising costs of equipment and film, and the shift in the core culture demographic, things have calmed down a bit. This is where compact digital cameras have come in.
The way highlights appear in backlight is quirky and interesting.
Surprisingly, it has an F value of 2.8, so it captures well even when the sun is setting.
Compact size, lightweight at 149g, but without image stabilization, it easily blurs.
The compact digital camera is a 'story nostalgia device' that the Z generation, the center of modern culture, feels most nostalgic about. For this generation, who likely had one in every household and whose childhood albums were taken with compact digital cameras, the tone, noise, and feel of these cameras are ingrained in their eyes and bodies as part of the 2000s.
The color of the foliage is characteristic of FUJIFILM.
As someone who lived through that era, I find that looking at the world through a compact digital camera brings back childhood memories like a slideshow, such as climbing mountains with my father before school or setting out on my first solo trip with my first camera.
Next, let me introduce the purchased for 4400 yen.
Weighing just 135g, it's very light and fits in your pocket, which is appealing.
I conducted a street snap while walking in Ginza on a rainy day.
Being a camera from about 20 years ago, it captures photos with a noisy feel.
Compared to FUJIFILM, Nikon's green is soft.
The charm of compact digital cameras might lie in the fact that, compared to modern cameras, they have limited color and image quality information, leaving room for imagination. When looking at the photos taken, you naturally find yourself trying to grasp the atmosphere.
Although it can take flash photos, the built-in image stabilization is not very effective, making it a camera that reminds you of the importance of 'staying still while shooting'.
When you think about it calmly, it's quite luxurious to be able to take such fun photos for under 5000 yen, and on Mercari no less.
With macro functionality, it allows for subject-specific photography.
What did you think?
If you're looking for a sub-camera that brings out a different side of you,
if you're attracted to capturing everyday life in a way that an iPhone can't,
if you want to explore your own original scenery,
then definitely pick up a 'story nostalgia device', also known as a 'compact digital camera'!
Giveaway Event
We'd like to give away the FUJIFILM FINEPIX J10 and Nikon COOLPIX S8 featured in this article! Please apply enthusiastically.
【How to Apply】
① Follow "@cizucu_photo" on Instagram
② Tap the airplane mark on the giveaway post and mention & share "@cizucu_photo" in your story
【Application Period】
June 25 (Sun) ~ July 9 (Sun)
【Notes】
・The cameras given away are "used". Please be aware that there may be scratches or dirt.
・We cannot accept returns, exchanges, or repairs for any of the cameras.
・You cannot choose which camera to apply for. Please be aware of this in advance.
・Both cameras include the body, charger, and strap.
・Both cameras have been confirmed to be operational.
・Winners will be notified via DM from cizucu. ・We will ask the winners for personal information such as the delivery address. The personal information provided will only be used for the purpose of sending the product and will not be provided to third parties.