Should I buy my camera before leaving?

[danslak]

Originally Posted by MMM

I have brought back all kinds of major electronics, games systems, etc. all declared and never had a problem. I have never had more than about 1000 dollars worth of stuff...maybe that is the difference.

We use the same memory cards and such as the US, so it might be fun to have a camera that can time-stamp in Japanese or isn't available in the US.

1000 bucks might be it. I've been burned bad, as each country has it's own model number, so a sony whatever will have a different model number in America than it does in Japan. I've noticed that electronic goods aren't cheaper, but you can get the latest stuff that you can't find here! SWEET! But, I'd still check the exchange rate! Just a few years ago, the you could buy a Canadian Dollar for 57 cents. It now costs $1.12. YIKES!

[Katura]

I'd say totally buy a camera here instead.

It's a chance in a life time dude Don't waste it.

Yeah, plus you don't know how pricey it could get there :P Maybe perhaps stuff that need batteries too, instead of needing to be recharged. You also don't know how much the eletric bill's are there :P