You can also see the newest cameras and lenses. The Japan Camera Show is geared mainly for amateur shutterbugs and it centers on SLRs, compact cameras, and digital cameras. About 20 manufacturers were on hand for the 1998 show, the 39th. A variety of events during the show are held, including a talk show, photo contest exhibition, photo sessions, and stage entertainment. The Japan Camera Show Catalog is also available for 300 yen.
Admission is free.
The exhibitors include LPL, Minette, Kenko, Hansa, Hakuba, Chikuma, Slik, Sunpak, Kokuyo, Konica, King, and Cabin. Companies like Comet, broncolor, Toyo, Wista, Dicomed, Ilford, Canon, Nikon, Hasselblad, Linhof, Noritsu Koki, Kindai International, and Horseman are represented. Over 132 companies showed at the 27th IPPF in 1998. In 1997, over 65,000 people visited the fair. A number of seminars about digital photography, large-format photography, and other topics are offered at cost.