01 Japan Camera Hunter AKA Bellamy Hunt in Tokyo, Japan

Episode 01 — Bellamy Hunt (Japan Camera Hunter)In the debut episode of the Shoot Wisely podcast, I sit down with Bellamy Hunt — better known as Japan Camera Hunter — inside his Tokyo office in 2019 for a rare and personal conversation.We talk about his move from England to Tokyo, what it really takes to adapt to life in Japan as a foreigner, and how he built one of the most respected names in the world of film cameras. Bellamy shares how he sources rare and legendary cameras, what makes Tokyo such a unique place for collectors, and why he chooses to keep much of his own photographic work private.This is an uncommon, behind-the-scenes look at the man behind Japan Camera Hunter — thoughtful, intentional, and deeply committed to craft.In This EpisodeMoving from England to TokyoAdjusting to life in Japan as an outsiderBuilding the Japan Camera Hunter brandHow he finds rare and collectible camerasTokyo’s camera cultureWhy he doesn’t publicly display much of his own photographyThe philosophy behind collecting and shooting filmAbout the GuestBellamy Hunt is the founder of Japan Camera Hunter, a globally respected source for rare and collectible film cameras. Based in Tokyo, he has built a reputation for sourcing exceptional gear for photographers around the world while remaining deeply connected to analog photography culture.