Japan Camera GradesReading a Japanese Listing: The Commercial Terms
Optical faults are one vocabulary. Money, accessories and returns are another. These are the words that decide whether a listing is worth opening.
Last verified: 2026-10-29.
The fault glossary covers what is wrong with the glass. This page covers everything else on a Japanese listing: what you are buying, what comes with it, and what happens if it is broken when it arrives.
Condition words that are not grades
| Term | Literal | What it means in practice |
|---|---|---|
| 現状品 (genjōhin) | "as-is item" | Sold in its current state. At Fujiya this is a specific grade, outside the used warranty, for items with a partial fault |
| 訳あり (wakeari) | "with circumstances" | A known defect is being disclosed. At RE Camera this is grade E, and the item may still work depending on your use |
| 難あり (nan'ari) | "has difficulty" | A defect exists. At Kitamura this is grade C — the tier just above junk |
| ジャンク (janku) / ジャンク扱い | junk / "treated as junk" | Not guaranteed to work. No returns. See the junk guide |
| 動作未確認 (dōsa mikakunin) | "operation unconfirmed" | The seller has not tested it. Treat as junk with unknown faults |
| 通電のみ確認 (tsūden nomi kakunin) | "power-on confirmed only" | It switches on. Nothing else is claimed |
| 部品取り (buhin-dori) | "for parts" | The eBay-style label for junk. Bought as a donor |
| コレクション | collection | Fujiya's lowest grade: barely functional, for display or parts |
Accessories and completeness
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 付属品 (fuzokuhin) | Included accessories — check the list against the photos |
| 元箱 (motobako) | Original box. Adds value on collector models |
| 説明書 (setsumeisho) | Manual |
| 保証書 (hoshōsho) | Warranty card. For used items this is the shop's own card, not the manufacturer's |
| 欠品 (keppin) | Missing part. Usually followed by what is missing |
| ジャンク箱 / 元箱なし | No original box — the most common deduction on a collector price |
At Map Camera, every accessory is itemised per listing, and the shop states that battery degradation is either noted or the battery is replaced before sale. On a body sold without a battery, budget for one.
Money and payment
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 税込 / 税別 | Tax included / tax excluded. Used prices are usually shown 税込 in retail, 税別 in wholesale |
| 送料 (sōryō) | Shipping. Often 全国一律 (flat rate nationwide) — but "nationwide" means Japan |
| 代引き (daibiki) | Cash on delivery. Domestic only |
| 振込 (furikomi) | Bank transfer |
| 領収書 (ryōshūsho) | Receipt. At Map Camera, a bank transfer receipt or card statement serves as one unless you ask |
| 海外発送 (kaigai hassō) | Overseas shipping. If this word is absent from the page, assume it is not offered — see who ships |
Returns and defects
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 返品不可 (henpin fuka) | No returns. Standard for junk |
| 初期不良 (shoki furyō) | Dead on arrival — usually the only guaranteed remedy on used goods |
| 中古保証 (chūko hoshō) | The shop's used warranty. Period and exclusions vary — see the warranty comparison |
| 現状渡し (genjō watashi) | Handed over as-is, no warranty implied |
Fujiya and RE Camera both exclude their lowest grades (現状品 / コレクション and J) from warranty. Kitamura excludes items under ¥10,000. None of that appears in the grade letter alone.
Three phrases that change the price most
- 元箱あり — original box present. On collector models this is worth a visible premium and is the easiest thing to verify in photos.
- 動作未確認 — untested. The price drops because the risk moved to you; it is not a discount, it is a transfer.
- 返品不可 — no returns. Combined with ジャンク, this is the combination that produces the cheapest listings and the most disappointment.
A five-line pre-purchase scan
1. Grade → which shop's scale, and what does that grade mean there?
2. Faults → カビ / クモリ / バルサム切れ / モルト / 幕切れ in the comment field?
3. Contents → 付属品 list vs photos; 元箱 present?
4. Remedy → 初期不良 only, 中古保証, or 返品不可?
5. Shipping → 海外発送 present on the page, or domestic only?
Sources
- Kitamura ネット中古「商品の状態について」 https://www.net-chuko.com/static/public/buy/pop/item-status.html
- Fujiya Camera「中古商品のランク表記について」 https://www.fujiya-camera.co.jp/shop/guide/pg/1c-cg-udRk/
- RE Camera「コンディションランク」 https://re-camera-shop.com/guide/conditionrank/
- Map Camera「よくあるご質問 Q&A（通信販売）」 https://www.mapcamera.com/html/qanda/
Terminology is as used by the shops above; usage varies between sellers. Confirm on the individual listing.
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