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The popularity of film cameras, including the instant camera 'Utsurun Desu', is resurging.
Previously, film photos required development, but now services have emerged that allow data transfer to smartphones, enabling modern enjoyment such as easy sharing on social media.
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Enjoy Film Photos on Your Smartphone with Data Transfer
Data transfer is a convenient method that allows you to easily view and share photos on your smartphone after development. Stores like Camera Kitamura and Bic Camera offer 'smartphone transfer' services that directly transfer data to your smartphone after development.
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In some cases, it is possible to download data on the spot using QR codes or dedicated links.
Convenient Internet Orders and Postal Services
For busy individuals or those without nearby stores, utilizing online postal services is a good option. With online orders, you can complete the process with film submission by mail and downloading, reducing hassle.
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Stores Supporting Smartphone Transfer and Pricing
Camera Kitamura
- Development Fee: 950 yen
- Smartphone Transfer Fee: 880 yen (standard) to 1,980 yen (high quality)
- Pickup Method: In-store pickup, postal, or immediate download via QR code
- Features: Many stores nationwide, convenient immediate download via QR code
Bic Camera
- Development Fee: Around 880 yen
- Smartphone Transfer Fee: 1,600 yen (standard) to 2,900 yen (high quality)
- Pickup Method: In-store pickup or download
- Features: Option to choose direct transfer to smartphone or download, highly convenient
Palette Plaza (55 Station)
- Development Fee: 1,100 yen
- Smartphone Transfer Fee: 980 yen (standard) to 1,280 yen (high quality)
- Pickup Method: Immediate pickup by scanning QR code in-store
- Features: Nationwide presence, easy pickup via QR code
Camera Naniwa
- Development Fee: 950 yen
- Smartphone Transfer Fee: Available at some stores (check with store for details)
- Pickup Method: In-store pickup
- Features: CD data conversion available, smartphone transfer available only at some stores, check in advance
Koide Camera
- Development Fee: 990 yen
- Smartphone Transfer Fee: 2,090 yen (500 yen student discount)
- Pickup Method: Immediate pickup via QR code in-store
- Features: Many stores in the metropolitan area, student discount available for cost-effective use
Minamiya (Rakuten Market)
- Development + Smartphone Transfer Fee: 980 yen (free shipping)
- Pickup Method: Complete by mail
- Features: Online order type that completes everything from home, easy smartphone transfer
Toy Lab
- Development + Data Conversion Fee: 550 yen
- Smartphone Transfer Fee: 550 yen for online download
- Pickup Method: Download online after mailing
- Features: Affordable, easy to use by completing with mail and download from home
Check the fees, pickup methods, and features of each store, and choose the service that suits your usage style.
