Vintage Camera Shopping at Champagne Court 2019

[@LyndonPatrickSmith]

For me this kind of video represents the best of what KZbin is all about. Great vid Take - always good to see Mr. Chan & his masterpieces!

[@bigheadtaco]

Thanks. Yes I love creating content like this. It takes time and energy (and money) so I hope to find some way to keep this channel alive with content that actually goes viral without losing the integrity of my vision for my brand. Thanks for watching!!

[@adiw.852]

Mr. David Chan is a legend and very knowledgable. Look at the way he dresses. Very professional! I enjoyed this video a lot. Thank you.

[@bigheadtaco]

Yes Mr.Chan is old school, a throwback to another generation, and I’m glad he’s still around.

[@PaulN1237]

I shoot with a Leica IIIb and it looks just the one that Mr Chang was holding on his left. I am so much in love with this camera, so much fun shooting with it.

[@bigheadtaco]

Awesome. Ya I’ve been thinking of getting an old screw mount Leica or Contax

[@PaulN1237]

Yeah and it’s more affordable than the M mount ones and more compact too :) I love your videos Take, honestly just one of a kind. Thank you

[@Monkeyshaman]

Mr. Chan is lifegoals in perpetuity.

[@bigheadtaco]

He hustled when he was young, and he said he did struggle at first. Now he owns multiple units at the mall and rents out to other retailers. That’s why he doesn’t need to sell his ‘master pieces’. He just talks with customers and has tea time :-)

[@Monkeyshaman]

@@bigheadtaco I'm sort of teetering, I'll either have an equable decade to find a fresh clothier to keep me supplied with waistcoats for the remainder. or I'll have a proper knee injury and just embrace the Joey Washington pops swagger.

[@KingJvpes]

Champagne court looks like paradise, but I’d go broke in a heartbeat 😂 Loved this video!

[@bigheadtaco]

Easy to blow money there. Lots of Minolta stuff in Hong Kong, not too expensive either except for the really rare MC lenses

[@FluffyHotTub]

I live in hk so........

[@1989Goodspeed]

Nice video... David Chen the Godfather of classic cameras, that's cool. What a bunch of photography candy stores...wow.

[@bigheadtaco]

He is the ultimate cool uncle!! Imagine he was your grandfather or father or uncle? That would be nuts. But his kids have no interest in cameras.....

[@1989Goodspeed]

No kidding… that would be awesome… “Uncle, can I borrow the dual stroke black M3…it´s for a school project”, I am not really into rangefinders, but anyway. Well it would be cool to see Champagne court in person someday. Anyway I love David´s quote from 2015 (a lite reworked): “Digital is McDonald´s, film is the private kitchen”. @@bigheadtaco

[@themikepadua]

Wow, more Hong Kong! Always so much to see! Excited to watch this.

[@bigheadtaco]

We need to go to Hong Kong and give away more pins... no patches for HK though... for some reason everyone forgot how to sew here :-)

[@lucretius8050]

I think he needs to open a camera history museum. HK should really provide a place to showcase the cameras and his knowledge.

[@bigheadtaco]

Exactly, I shot a video saying just that.

[@lukegong2890]

The still camera as a time machine, compose, focus, slow down your breathing and capture the moment. Yes!

[@tylerdoestech]

I am delighted to see Mr. Chan still going strong in Champagne Court! Thanks for this lovely video, Take!

[@ceilihmcgrady4125]

That was the most beautiful shop I've ever seen

[@bigheadtaco]

It use to be 3 times bigger in the past, and he has 3 off-site storage units with more stock. He says what you see is only 10% of his collection.

[@ceilihmcgrady4125]

@@bigheadtaco wow

[@richardb.1414]

Feel so pleased to see him , "the godfather" David Chan

[@mhsvz6735]

Man, I really enjoy your vlogs to the Hong Kong camera shops. Thank you.

[@TheRacerRich]

Yay, I love the trips to see him!

[@bigheadtaco]

Me too. If I just visited Champagne Court, I’d be fine

[@Photojouralist123]

Great to see you back in HK Take. I’ll be there in HK in September. I love seeing Mr. Chan Diana bought a Leica lens there. We had a great time talking to him.

[@bigheadtaco]

Hey John, ya I was jealous that she was able to convince him to sell something to her, ha ha!! Maybe next time I’ll bring my wife and convince him to sell me the new-in-box Nikon FM2T

[@davehanner360]

Love the HK videos, thanks for sharing!

[@bigheadtaco]

Thanks for watching!!

[@berndtwiest4571]

Really like these video’s, thanks for sharing.

[@bigheadtaco]

Thanks for watching. I love making them, although I don’t love video editing

[@cw42Utube]

Great video as always. We're travelling to HK today from Manchester UK, will keep an eye out for you tomorrow 😀

[@bigheadtaco]

I’m already back in Vancouver, although I hope to come again soon....

[@cw42Utube]

@@bigheadtaco despite walking round the block umpteen times we failed to find David Chan's shop, or even champagne court for that matter. Gutted 😕 Still in the area having lunch though

[@cw42Utube]

@Vincent Tam cheers Vincent. We were in that area for ages but just couldn't find it 😕 No worries though, we're going to be in Tokyo in a couple of weeks for a week so plenty of opportunity to see camera stuff 😀

[@DougieSSyd]

Was just at Champagne Court last week. Love your vids Take...comfort viewing!

[@bigheadtaco]

Do you live in HK? If so, that’s great for you, thanks for watching!

[@TheAlexstam]

I could watch hole series with Mr.Chan talking about cameras he won't sell! Hope we get some bonus footage.

[@bigheadtaco]

I have lots of behind the scenes footage of Mr.Chan over the years

[@TheAlexstam]

Yes of course i have seen all of them and i hope for more :)

[@Traveljournalist]

amazing video as always, and instructive as well thanks to the special knowledge of Mr Chan. Keep up the good work !

[@bigheadtaco]

Thanks for watching!! yes Mr.Chan is very knowledgeable

[@gregcromie9939]

Cool video Take. Love your devotion to that man!

[@bigheadtaco]

Greg Cromie I want him to adopt me :-)

[@joshneill7695]

Mr Chan is an absolute LEGEND!

[@bigheadtaco]

Yes he is. Not many left of his generation who's still so passionate about film cameras...

[@pritush]

For that German guy 😝 he was a humble dude with Leica n Rolex and no fb and insta.. big cheers 🍻 for Taco always

[@bigheadtaco]

Ya John was cool. I got his email address and he does have IG, it’s just private. Good guy. A purist and idealist when it comes to his photography.

[@kriXoff75]

Hello, did you talke lunch with him? New video with Mr Chan, he is very interesting!

[@jyc313]

Great video as always man. I was in HK late December and visited champagne court. Walked into David's shop to browse but I was a bit shy about conversing with him in length. It was a cool experience nonetheless to see him in person. Cheers!

[@bigheadtaco]

Don’t be shy. He’s there so he can talk to people. What else is he going to do? He doesn’t drink, he doesn’t gamble, he just likes working and talking about cameras :-)

[@jyc313]

@@bigheadtaco haha well I'll be back in HK this holidays so I'll drop by again :D. Enjoying your videos!

[@CiniEnFi]

Love it Take

[@bigheadtaco]

Thanks for watching!

[@woodrowclose]

Last month I had a stopover in Hong Kong so rushed to get to see Mr Chan. I thought that his shop closed at 8pm. I got lost on the way and finally got there at 7:55pm thinking that at least I could get to see him and his shop and spend 5 minutes there, however most of the shops were closed included his!!! I'll get there one day.

[@northstar1950]

I think it's a Leica IIF in the window. No slow speed knob on the front.

[@bigheadtaco]

Nice, thanks for the info!!

[@northstar1950]

@@bigheadtaco , I think I have developed Leicaphilia for which there is no known cure!

[@patio87]

Wow, this was great!

[@bigheadtaco]

Thanks!!

[@TL-vt8uk]

Gotta love Mr. Chan!!

[@bigheadtaco]

Uncle David is awesome!!

[@PhilKnall]

Wow, I know where I'm going when I'm in HK next! I'm at the used stores in Shinjuku all the time, and Shanghai every once in a while, but never been to Champagne Court!

[@bigheadtaco]

Sim City in Mong Kok is also good, although Champagne Court specializes in older film cameras.

[@PhilKnall]

@@bigheadtaco older film cameras are definitely where it's at for me. Thanks for the tip!

[@davidmilton2956]

Visited HK and Japan over the last three weeks. Visited Campaign Court during the last week of February 2019 - Mr Chan store was closed! There are some notices saying that he has opened a new store on HK island from Kowloon - very disappointed as this was my last day in HK. Was looking to purchase some items for my Leica IIIf

[@bigheadtaco]

That’s odd. I’ll check in on him to make sure he’s still around. Thanks for tip

[@iambeetle]

Last time I went there they weren’t open.... I think it was Sunday or Saturday..

[@bigheadtaco]

Closed Sundays and opens late Saturdays.

[@iambeetle]

I was so sad... I was so ready to get me some new gears haha

[@stuartbaines2843]

Brilliant 👍 "Mr Chan" not for sale ..

[@bigheadtaco]

He’ll sell me something some day...... I hope. I’m eyeballing his new-in-box Minolta CLE full kit he has.....

[@AsiaStreet365]

Thanks mate, great video.

[@steventartakoff9393]

superb video.

[@bigheadtaco]

Thanks!!

[@danyu5208]

There should be a "LOVE" button for us to click for this video!

[@bigheadtaco]

I can ‘heart’ you back for your comment :-)

[@Adrian-wv1nb]

He's holding a Montblanc and I'm guessing its a fountain pen too

[@87321opc]

I miss Hong Kong so much☕☕

[@Charlie-cz3xg]

This video is dope. Good work T 🤙

[@bigheadtaco]

thanks for watching!

[@AlanMorrisSF]

I am not a collector or film user but I love your videos with Mr. Chan.

[@bigheadtaco]

Yes there’s lots to learn about camera design and function. It’s the foundation of what digital photography is today. I actually believe much of the older cameras have way more innovation than current digital cameras with their boring design and copy-cat features. No innovation, creativity or risk-taking at all. Digital photography is truly boring, with a few exceptions.

[@AlanMorrisSF]

@@bigheadtaco Nex time you are in San Francisco you can shoot with my Leica IIf with a Summilar f/2 lens. Prime condition

[@Kevin-finity]

Love your HongKong vlogs as always.

[@gsdwong794]

One of your best !👍👍👍👍👍

[@bigheadtaco]

Thank you very much. Hopefully I can make more videos in Hong Kong again soon!!

[@ronitsingh85]

The anticipation of meeting Mr. Chan again is mutual Take! I love these vids and meeting fellow photographers

[@bigheadtaco]

Yes that's the fun part of these tours, I never know who I'm going to meet. I don't pre-plan these visits. I always just drop in and see who I meet.

[@ronitsingh85]

Makes it even more interesting! Amazing

[@calvinchann1996]

Funny that the sign still says Contax.

[@bigheadtaco]

Lots of cool vintage signs in Hong Kong, not just camera brands.

[@mitrashahi1461]

Because of you I purchase XE3 fujifilm. And really i feel very happy 😃 now I complete stop using Nikon.!!! I will be more happy if they update LUTs🙏 Thank you 💐💐

[@bigheadtaco]

Mitra Shahi Congrats on the X-E3, it’s a great camera. for such a small body I really like how much room there is for your thumb. It’s a comfortable all day carry camera!!

[@mitrashahi1461]

I agree with you 😊 amazing camera.!! Excellent performance thank you for recommendation.!! Looking forwards to see new video and some more update regarding fujifilm. Thank you so much for your response 💐 wishing you a great day 👍👍

[@vangstr]

Does he sell things online for us people who cannot go there to buy?

[@bigheadtaco]

I have a link in description to his Facebook page. I don’t think he has an online store though. M&K and All Good Friend both have online store as well as EBay stores

[@Kevon420]

What was the camera he mentioned at about 17:42 ? A Contax?

[@bigheadtaco]

Contarex by Zeiss

[@daniellefernandes8423]

do you recommend buying online from their websites if in the US?

[@throughmyeyes9940]

no masterpiece for you

[@bigheadtaco]

through my eyes One day he will sell me one of his master pieces... he has both the 28ti and 35ti new in box....

[@throughmyeyes9940]

@@bigheadtaco niiiiice

[@bryanasmar7682]

20:00 Leica solar panel to supply power , the second camera vertical is viewfinder , rangefinder style . 😂 not for sale !! No no no no

[@JTan74]

I love Mr. Chan. 😍

[@hanslim4031]

Ahh Alfred, a very british hongkong name

[@MarcS4R]

what camera is he referring to (controlex??)

[@bigheadtaco]

Marc H Contarex

[@MarcS4R]

@@bigheadtaco thank you :)

[@bigheadtaco]

Marc H I have another upcoming video of Vishal from Camera Film Photo shooting with his own Contarex on the street... rare black paint

[@MarcS4R]

@@bigheadtaco looking forward to see that, keep up the good work

[@bikecommuter24]

❤️ Mr. Chan

[@bigheadtaco]

The Godfather of vintage cameras

[@luiscurran4520]

Hi Take, Thanks for your latest video from HK. It was great and really informative to me. I hope you missed the cold weather and snow here in Vancouver! I hope to be passing through HK later this spring on my way to Beijing. Although I’ve been to HK before, your videos have always given me the incentive to explore once again the 'bowels' of Tsim Tsa Shui and the surrounding areas. Great city! BTW, which hotel do you stay in when there, or do you stay with friends and/or family? I’ve stayed at the Imperial Hotel and The Salisbury YMCA near Nathan Road in the past - a number of years ago, though. Any suggestions other than these? Thanks. Lu

[@bendelandesful]

Do you know what is the best 6x9 Mr Chan is keeping in his private collection ? (not for sale of course !)

[@bigheadtaco]

Probably German.......

[@bendelandesful]

@@bigheadtaco yes, probably, but France and England where also not doing bad things back in the days. I've tried to figure out from an image out of one of your previous videos, but the 6x9's where seen from the bottom . It's not a Voigtländer Bessa and not a Zeiss Ikon either.

[@nhssepp]

epic intro, nice vid lika always. Still love your content. greetings from berlin germany :)

[@harisferi4237]

I couldn't understand which camera was he talking about. The best camera?

[@bigheadtaco]

Contarex

[@chiyanlau479]

Is his pen a 146 or 149?

[@dennislam8102]

Is that Noct?

[@bigheadtaco]

You mean in the intro sequence? Yes

[@carlharrison9503]

miss you BHT

[@bigheadtaco]

Hello Carl!!

[@carlharrison9503]

Hi there @@bigheadtaco . An honor to have such a nice reply.

[@TheTommytommy1234]

Did he say Contax?

[@zeliglui6656]

May I know what camera you are using for vlogging?

[@bigheadtaco]

details of my gear can be found in the description...

[@zeliglui6656]

@@bigheadtaco Just saw that, thanks mate

[@krishartsphotography5643]

Nice & Thanks :)

[@bigheadtaco]

Thanks for watching!

[@themikepadua]

...and Sub makes an appearance!!!

[@bigheadtaco]

Mike Padua ha ha, ya it was a work trip for the show :-)

[@ronitsingh85]

16:08 don't let Mr. Chan's words be in vain

[@stumpycatvm7115]

vlogs in backwards, wipes out a whole shelf of Leica's

[@robertcarmona1982]

NOT FOR SALE!

[@bigheadtaco]

That’s right!!

[@robertcarmona1982]

@@bigheadtaco I do believe that one day he will give in and sell you something though. One of his "Masterpieces".

[@jakeman0x0]

NOT FOR SALE....How is he still in business?

[@bigheadtaco]

Because he's been selling for 50-60 years and has made his money. He's basically retired and his store is a museum... most of the other shops around him are renting space from him. He also collects cars, watches, pens and is the chairman of the antique society of Hong Kong.... he doesn't need to work.

[@yuwawan]

nice video man

[@bigheadtaco]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@johnrflinn]

What a difference 3 years can make. I wonder how they are dealing with the new regime.

[@borderlands6606]

I like to think people buying Mr Chan's cameras will put hundreds of rolls through and take thousands of pictures, and carry them everywhere. I fear they'll sit on a shelf or be brought out as male jewellery. A camera was made to take photographs.

[@bigheadtaco]

I’ve seen international clients come in and buy very specific items from him, super expensive and collectable. But I’ve also seen shooters come in and immediately mount a lens and start shooting.

[@shifeixiang1]

太棒了

[@jonathanrobinson8161]

i want a shirt that says..... no no no no no no no not for sale

[@josephelario9088]

the Ken Hansen of the Far East . .

[@Mc007Queen]

It's like camra heaven , would be a big turn off if you wanted to buy a Nikon F3 .... and turned around and said no, mean while he's got 3 of them brand new in a box but the woman that has been working for him for 30 years if he's not there she'll sell you one LOL

[@fangxusun1723]

Some of his thoughts are so outdated.

[@bigheadtaco]

Yes, but do you blame him? What would his store be like if it was half digital cameras? He’d be out of business or he’d have to be hustling outdated and worthless digital gear in his 70s. He’s smart to stick with cameras that hold their value. Let the young hustlers focus on digital gear.

[@derryk1]

Mr. Chan real cool guy but he doesn't sell anything how does he stay in business?!? LOL!!!

[@bigheadtaco]

As I mentioned in the video, he no longer has to sell cameras. He’s made all his money and his store is more a museum than a camera store. That’s good for us since he takes his time talking to you. He doesn’t care if you buy from him or not...

[@FluffyHotTub]

He has other business,cars,paintings,etc