2nd Base by Sanpou Camera

Nestled beneath the train tracks in Akihabara, 2nd Base by Sanpou Camera stands apart from the area’s gritty, old-school electronics shops. An offshoot of Sanpou Camera’s flagship store in Jiyugaoka, the store has a warm, urban rustic atmosphere and features a thoughtful mix of digital gear (like point-and-shoot digicams) and classic manual-focus lenses for film cameras. Its curated displays feel almost like a gallery, showcasing funky vintage soviet lenses and well-preserved film camera models. Unlike many other camera stores, most items aren’t locked away behind glass here, so you can pick up the cameras and get a feel for them as you search for the perfect match.