kodak tourist 2 camera value

Ask for help in our forum if you can't find a price for your camera.

Don't forget to update your personal camera inventory

• Categories:
• Most watched

Find a camera by name:   

View thumbnails only

Home | Library | Forum | Advanced search | --> Most watched listings | About | Disclamer | Contact us © Copyright 2007-2023: CollectiBlend®

Kodak Tourist

The Kodak Tourists were the last in a long line of American-made folding roll film cameras from Eastman Kodak . The original Tourist series was introduced in 1948, and included a range of quality levels at different price points. In 1949 a high-end version with a 4-element Anastar lens and Synchro-Rapid 800 shutter was released. The original Tourist series was replaced by the Tourist II series, which was introduced in May of 1951 and features a redesigned top cover and a new viewfinder. The redesigned top cover was expanded and appears to have been designed for a possible integrated rangefinder addition, though this was never developed. The Tourist II line dropped the f/8.8 model and added another higher end model with a Synchro 400 shutter (see "Lenses and Shutters" below). The remaining specs of the two cameras are essentially identical. Production was discontinued in July of 1958.

• 2 Lenses and Shutters
• 4.1 Original documents

In standard form, all Tourists use 620 film , making eight 2¼×3¼ inch (6×9 cm) exposures. The Tourist's most unusual feature is its back; through the use of cleverly engineered latches, it can be opened on the left side, right side, or removed completely.

Removing the back allows the use of the optional multi-format Kodak Tourist Adapter Kit , which consists of:

• a replacement camera back with red windows for three additional formats
• film frame masks for "Square" (2¼×2¼ inch / 6×6 cm on 620 film), "Half 620" (2¼×1⅝ inch / 6×4.5 cm on 620 film), and "828" (28×40mm on 828 film ) masks
• 828 roll film supply and take up spool adapters
• clip-on viewfinder masks for each of the three additional formats.
• zippered carrying case and instruction manual
• an empty 828 reel for the first use

The Kodak Tourist Adapter Kit, which originally sold for $14.50, is compatible with all Tourist and Tourist II models with f/6.3 or f/4.5 lenses.

The Kodak Tourist is unique in being one of few cameras designed by the manufacturer to accept such significantly different film sizes as 620 and 828. Because the lens is not interchangeable, and with fixed lens focal lengths around 100mm, the camera becomes essentially a mild telephoto when used with 828 film. In this configuration it is suitable primarily for portraiture, though could also be used for other telephoto uses such as wildlife photography provided the subject did not require rapid refocussing of the lens.

The Tourists are well made and feature a die cast aluminum alloy body, covered in black "Kodadur", a synthetic leather of remarkable durability. Top plates are molded gray plastic that Kodak called "Tenite", which house eye-level telescopic viewfinders on all models. All models also feature a tripod socket and lens door-mounted shutter release. Frame advancement and shutter cocking are not coupled and are completely manual on all models. All Tourists feature flash synchronization via the ASA bayonet socket. The Anaston and Anastar lens models feature front-element focusing and top mounted accessory shoes sized to accept the Kodak Service Range Finder. The fixed-focus Kodet lens models lack these features and had smaller viewfinders. All models take a flash gun mounted on a special bracket that attaches to the tripod socket. All Tourists had sockets for cable release on the shutter body; on certain models this socket is accessed by first removing a cover screw.

The camera back on the Kodet f/12.5 and Anaston f/8.8 models is plain, featuring only a small window for the film frame counter with a traditional external rotating cover. The camera backs on Anaston and Anastar f/6.3 and f/4.5 models include a large, adjustable rectangular exposure calculator, which is specific to the lens and shutter mounted to the camera (i.e., the exposure calculator on a given camera includes only those shutter speeds and f-stops available on that model). The exposure calculator is biased towards over-exposure—it approximates a “sunny 8” rule , and may thus lead to photos that are moderately to severely overexposed, depending on the film's exposure latitude. The backs on f/6.3 and f/4.5 cameras also include a lever that actuates an internal cover for the frame counter window. The Kodak Tourist Adapter Kit back includes only a small circular film type reminder dial, with no exposure calculator, in order to make room for the multiple film format frame counter windows. Three frame counter windows are hidden behind a large disk that is rotated into position for all four different formats—the 828 and 6×6 formats use the same window—and includes an external rotating cover for the windows.

A variety of lens/shutter combinations were available on the Tourists, representing a very wide range of prices. At the low end, the Kodet version of the camera sold for as little as $24.50 and is little more than a folding equivalent of a box camera; at the upper end, the camera sold for as much as $95 (Anastar/Synchro-Rapid combination), and the f/6.3 and f/4.5 versions are capable of producing professional-level results.

The Tourists show a curious similarity to two European Kodak models introduced somewhat later. The British Kodak Sterling II and Juniors (Tourist) and the French Kodak Modèle B 11 (Tourist II) utilize strikingly similar folding struts and top plate/viewfinder assemblies, though the folding bed on these cameras are hinged on the left whereas the Tourist follows the American convention and is hinged on the right.

Lenses and Shutters

Single element meniscus lens (fixed focus):

• Kodet 86mm f/12.5 lens in Flash Kodon shutter app. 1/50 sec plus bulb and time

Three element Cooke triplet type lenses (front element focus):

• Kodak Anaston 100mm f/8.8 in Flash Diomatic shutter 1/25 – 1/100 sec plus bulb and time (not available on Tourist II)
• Kodak Anaston 105mm f/6.3 in Flash Diomatic shutter 1/25 – 1/100 sec plus bulb and time
• Kodak Anaston 105mm f/6.3 in Flash 200 shutter 1/25 – 1/200 sec plus bulb
• Kodak Anaston 105mm f/4.5 in Flash Kodamatic shutter 1/10 - 1/200 sec plus bulb and time
• Kodak Anaston 105mm f/4.5 in Synchro 400 shutter 1/5 - 1/400 sec plus bulb (Tourist II only)

Four element Tessar type lens (front element focus):

• Kodak Anastar 101mm f/4.5 in Synchro-Rapid 800 shutter 1 – 1/800 sec plus bulb
• PDF Manual - Tourist with Anastar lens on Mike Butkus' site
• PDF Manual - Tourist II with Kodet lens on Mike Butkus' site
• History of Kodak Cameras at Kodak's website (archived)
• Tourist , Tourist , Tourist II on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand (in French)
• Kodak Tourist review at CameraShiz!

Bibliography

Original documents.

• Brian Coe, Kodak Cameras - The First Hundred Years , Hove Foto Books, 1988
• Original Kodak user manuals for the Tourist and Tourist II
• 1949 Kodak "Camera Line-Up" sales brochure
• Flickr image
• 6x9 viewfinder folding
• Image by Jack Hufnagel
• Image by Tarn McDaddo

Navigation menu

Personal tools.

• View source
• View history
• List of Companies
• Community portal
• Recent changes
• Random page
• What links here
• Related changes
• Special pages
• Printable version
• Permanent link
• Page information
• This page was last edited on 29 August 2022, at 04:11.
• Text is available under GNU Free Documentation License 1.3 ; other licenses apply to photos.
• Privacy policy
• About Camera-wiki.org
• Disclaimers

Search Database

Completely synergize, dramatically engage.

Objectively innovate empowered manufactured products whereas parallel platforms. Holisticly predominate extensible testing procedures for reliable supply chains. Dramatically engage top-line web services vis-a-vis cutting-edge deliverables.

  Tourist II Kodak Camera

The Tourist II Kodak Camera was manufactured from 1951 to 1958. Capable of taking 12 exposures, 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch size, on no. 620 film. fitted with a Kodak Anastar f4.5 lens and syncro-rapid 800 shutter. Originally priced at 100.00. --> CLICK HERE for a list of Eastman Kodak Cameras. Historic Camera Value and Rating - Estimating Overall Worth ( about ) CLICK HERE for a list of Eastman Kodak Cameras. Historic Camera Value and Rating - Estimating Overall Worth ( about ) --> --> # 706 2015-06-05 21:33:51

• 6x9 viewfinder folding

Kodak Tourist

• Edit source
• View history

The Kodak Tourists were the last in a long line of American made folding roll film cameras from Eastman Kodak . The Tourist II , introduced in May of 1951, features a redesigned top cover and a new viewfinder, which contains frame lines for the optional 828 roll film adapter. Production was discontinued in July of 1958.

The Tourists use 620 films making 8 2¼×3¼ exposures. The use of 828 roll film for 8 28×40mm exposures was an option. The Tourist's most unusual feature is its back; through the use of cleverly engineered latches, it can be opened on the left side, right side, or removed completely.

Removing the back allows the use of the multi-format Kodak Tourist Adapter Kit, which consists of: a camera back with red windows for 4 different formats; 2¼×2¼ inch, 2¼×1⅝ inch, and 28×40mm masks; 828 roll film supply and take up spool adapters; and viewfinder masks for each of the three additional formats.

The Tourists are well made and feature a die cast aluminum body, covered in black Kodadur, a synthetic leather of remarkable durability. All models feature a tripod socket, a lens door mounted shutter release, and eye-level viewfinders. All Tourists feature flash synchronization . The Anaston and Anastar lens models feature cable release sockets on the shutter, front-element focusing, and top-mounted accessory shoes; the fixed-focus Kodet lens models lack these features and had smaller viewfinders. Frame spacing and shutter cocking are completely manual.

The camera back on the Anaston and Anastar lens models features a rectangular exposure calculator that is biased towards over-exposure – it pretty much uses a “sunny 8” rule . The exposure calculator on the Kodak Tourist Adapter Kit back is circular in format (and accommodates more film types).

A variety of lens/shutter combinations were available on the Tourists; at the low end, the camera is little more than a folding equivalent of a box camera; at the upper end, the camera is capable of producing professional level results.

The Tourists show a curious similarity to two European Kodak models introduced somewhat later. The British Kodak Sterling II and Juniors (Tourist) and the French Kodak Modèle B 11 (Tourist II) utilize strikingly similar folding struts and top plate/viewfinder assemblies, though the folding bed on these cameras are hinged on the left whereas the Tourist follows the American convention and is hinged on the right.

According to Kodak the Tourist was introduced at a price of $95 USD [1] (app. $870 USD in 2007). At this price, the model was probably the top-of-the-line Anastar version.

• 1 Lenses and Shutters
• 2 References
• 4.1 Original documents

Lenses and Shutters [ ]

Single element meniscus lens:

• Kodet 86mm f/12.5 lens in Flash Kodon shutter app. 1/50 sec plus bulb and time

Three element Cooke triplet type lenses:

• Kodak Anaston 100mm or 101mm f/8,8 in Flash Diomatic shutter 1/25 – 1/100 sec plus bulb and time (not available on Tourist II)
• Kodak Anaston 100mm or 105mm f/6.3 in Flash Diomatic shutter 1/25 – 1/150 sec plus bulb and time
• Kodak Anaston 105mm f/6.3 in Flash Diomatic shutter 1/25 – 1/100 sec plus bulb and time
• Kodak Anaston 105mm f/6.3 in Flash 200 shutter 1/25 – 1/200 sec plus bulb

Four element Tessar type lenses:

• Kodak Anaston 105mm f/4.5 in Flash Kodamatic shutter 1/10 – 1/200 sec plus bulb and time
• Kodak Anastar 101mm f/4.5 in Synchro-Rapid shutter 1 – 1/800 sec plus bulb

References [ ]

• ↑ History of Kodak Cameras at www.kodak.com
• PDF Manual - Tourist with Anastar lens on Mike Butkus' site
• PDF Manual - Tourist II with Kodet lens on Mike Butkus' site
• History of Kodak Cameras at Kodak's website
• Kodak patents , over 1,200 patents related to Kodak cameras.
• Kodak Tourist , Kodak Tourist , Kodak Tourist and Kodak Tourist II on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand

Bibliography [ ]

Original documents [ ].

• Brian Coe, Kodak Cameras - The First Hundred Years , Hove Foto Books, 1988
• Original Kodak user manuals for the Tourist and Tourist II
• 1 Radioactive lenses
• 2 Minolta XG series
• 3 Helios-44

Andrew D. Brosig Photography

Thursday, may 29, 2014, the end of an era - kodak tourist ii folding camera.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Kodak Tourist (1948)

Film Type: 620 Roll Film (eight 6cm x 9cm exposures per roll, varies with accessory kit) Lens: 105mm f/4.5 Kodak Anaston coated 4-elements Focus: 3.5 feet to Infinity Viewfinder: Scale Focus Optical Shutter: Flash Kodamatic Leaf Speeds: T, B, 1/10 – 1/200 seconds Exposure Meter: None Battery:  None Flash Mount: Coldshoe and M and X Flash Sync, if hotshoe, flash sync speed Weight: 810 grams (w/ Anaston), 834 grams (w/ Anastar) Manual: http://www.cameramanuals.org/kodak_pdf/kodak_tourist.pdf

The Eastman Kodak Corporation has a long history of making folding cameras.  If I had a nickel for every estate sale I’ve been to with at least one folding Kodak, I’d have…a lot of nickels.  Although there are some exceptions , many of these early 20th century Kodak folders were quite basic.  Many had meniscus or doublet lenses with basic single speed shutters.

While many collectors often thumb their noses at these early folders, it’s important to remember that Kodak always has been a “film first” company.  From the very first 1888 Kodak to the first Brownies, VP Kodaks, and even the Retina, Kodak produced cameras to generate more potential customers for their film.

Kodak’s reputation as a maker of quality cameras was often quite low as you really don’t need a state of the art precision instrument to make a photograph.  The thing is, Kodak would on occasion release a couple really terrific models alongside their run of the mill models.  Such is the case of the Kodak Tourist.

First released in 1948, the Kodak Tourist was a medium format folding camera that shot 6cm x 9cm images on their 620 format of roll film.  Kodak’s 620 film uses the exact same film stock as regular 120 film, except on thinner spools.  This fact alone often turns off many collectors as most cameras designed for 620 film cannot use regular 120 without some kind of modification or respooling.

I’ve never had much of an issue with this, as I find respooling 120 onto a 620 spool to be quite easy and something I can do in less than 2 minutes in a film changing bag.  Some people like to try to modify plastic 120 spools by either sanding them down or using a nail clipper to make them smaller.  Some models like the Kodak Medalist and Chevron have such tight film compartments, even filing down a plastic 120 spool won’t work as these cameras are extremely intolerant of anything but a genuine metal 620 spool.  While it’s possible to have some success doing this on other 620 cameras, the risk of a piece of plastic falling off inside the camera damaging it, or even damaging the film is too great.  I much prefer to respool the film.  If you’d like to try this yourself, the Film Photography Project made a really great video showing the same method I use.

The Tourist occupied the lower to middle end of the market below their Kodak Monitor series and was a replacement for the Vigilant Junior camera which was produced between 1940 and 1948.  They were generally well made cameras with a die cast aluminum body and covered in Kodak’s own synthetic leather called Kodalur.

The release of the Tourist coincided with an dramatic increase in popularity of Kodachrome slide film.  Originally released in both 35mm and 828 formats in 1936, Kodachrome’s popularity surged in the years after the war as a new generation of Americans were settling down, starting families, and wanting to capture precious moments in color.  As a result, Kodak tried to push Kodachrome on as many people as possible, even those who owned medium format cameras, so they created a Tourist 828 adapter kit, which added a 28mm x 40mm mask in the film compartment and replaced the Tourist’s rear door with an 828 specific one.  The 828 kit is compatible with all Tourist models with any of the f/6.3 or f/4.5 lenses, but not the f/8.8 or f/12.5 models.

In order to replace the door on the Tourist, there are hinge releases on both sides of the camera, which has the added benefit of allowing any door connected to the Tourist to open from the left or the right.  This is very convenient as it simplifies film loading by giving the photographer a choice of which side they want to start on.

If you weren’t a fan of 828 film but still wanted something smaller than a 6×9 exposure, there were optional masks for 6×6 and 6×4.5 that could be inserted in the film compartment as well.

The Tourist had a wide range of lens and shutter combinations from the single element Kodet 86mm f/12.5 with single speed Flash Kodon shutter to the Tessar based Anastar 101mm f/4.5 with Synchro-Rapid 800 shutter, with prices ranging from $24.50 to $95 depending on model.  These prices compare to $260 and $1000 today.

The Synchro-Rapid 800 shutter was based on the same shutter Kodak used in their Kodak Chevron camera.  With it’s 1/800 top shutter speed, it was the fastest medium format leaf shutter at the time of it’s release.

How Kodak was able to accomplish such a fast shutter speed was by using a unique design with two sets of shutter blades.  Unlike most leaf shutters in which a primary set of blades open all the way and change directions to close for each exposure, the Synchro-Rapid 800’s shutter only rotates in one direction for each exposure, cutting the length of time that it needs to work in half.

This has a side effect of requiring the shutter blades to move in the opposite direction when cocking the shutter, which would expose the film as the shutter has to open again, but backwards.  To prevent light from passing through to the film, a second set of shutter blades stays closed while cocking the shutter, so as not to expose the film.  This second set of shutter blades is not used for exposure, and merely has to get out of the way during normal exposure, but stay closed when cocking the shutter.

While this proved to be an effective way to achieve such fast shutter speeds, the additional complexity caused the shutter to develop reliability problems.  Many cameras like the Tourist and Chevron that feature this shutter exhibit problems today.

In 1951, an updated model called the Tourist II would make its debut with a revised viewfinder that Kodak referred to as the Scopesight viewfinder in which there was a projected frame line in the viewfinder to help with composition.  Earlier versions of the Tourist II had the name plate on the very top of the top plate, and later versions had it facing forward in attractive red lettering.

There’s no telling how many Tourists were sold, but the whole series was produced for 10 years and as I type this, there were 199 auctions for “Kodak Tourist Camera” currently for sale on eBay which suggest that quite a few were sold.

Today, there doesn’t seem to be much of a collector’s market for the Tourist, and frankly, I can see why.  Even though the f/4.5 models are quite capable cameras, the overwhelming majority of the ones out there are the lower end f/12.5 and f/8.8 models.  Kodak’s reputation in the folding camera segment doesn’t help either.  Sure, the company had quality medium format cameras like the Medalist and Chevron, but very few people in the market for a mid century medium format camera would consider the Tourist.  But that’s where this camera’s biggest strength is.  These things often sell for very little, which is probably why I’ve come across so many of them.  The Kodak Tourist is not only a feature rich camera, but also capable of wonderful results.

My Thoughts

In this hobby, sometimes cameras come, sometimes cameras go.  In the case of the Kodak Tourist, it would take the 4th Tourist to come across my desk before I found one that I was willing and able to shoot a roll of film through.

The first, was one of the lower end models that came to me in early 2015 when I first started collecting and simply had no interest in as I hadn’t yet ventured into the world of mid century Kodak 620 folders.

The second was an Anaston f/4.5 equipped one that I had an interest in shooting, but it had some major issues.  One of the folding struts was somehow missing, and the shutter was completely seized.  I thought I could still shoot it with the missing strut if I could at least get the shutter working, but Kodak in their infinite wisdom did not use a locking ring like pretty much every other maker of folding cameras, instead the shutter was riveted to the lens plate, and my attempt at getting it out, made it worse.

The third, was the top of the line Anastar version with the Synchro Rapid 800 shutter, but it too had a malfunctioning shutter.

Finally, the fourth, which is the one being reviewed here with the Anaston f/4.5 lens and Flash Kodamatic shutter.  Although not the top of the line lens and shutter combination, it was still a highly regarded performer that I had high hopes for.

Upon holding each of the final three Tourists, it is clearly evident that this is not just some cheap Kodak folder.  The Bakelite (or whatever it is) top plate I think is what cheapens the look of the camera, but despite any preconceived notions I had, the Tourist felt like a pretty decent camera in my hands.

Folded up, the camera is nicely detailed with chrome trim, and a durable synthetic body covering that doesn’t show scratches, cracks, or Zeiss bumps like other cameras have.  Of the four Tourists I came across, none showed any signs of body covering peeling or missing, suggesting that the Kodalur covering was up to the task.  The camera weighs 810 grams (~1.8 lbs) with the Anaston lens, which is heavier than both the Voigtländer Rollfilm at 544 grams and Kodak No.1 Autographic Special at 771 grams.

The top plate features the film advance knob, accessory shoe, two strap lugs, and a small knob that at first appears to do nothing, but is actually a release for the spool centering pin for loading in a new roll of film into the camera.  I’ll get to this later.

Another notable characteristic of the top panel is it’s color.  The plastic panel has some chameleon characteristics as it seems to change color depending on the lighting.  In each of these beauty pics, it’s color seems to wander between a teal green, turquoise blue, and gray.  I had half a mind to color correct the various photos in this article to make them all consistent, but decided to leave them as is, so you can appreciate it’s multi-pigment-ness!

The bottom of the camera lacks the plastic from the top and is just a flat piece of metal covered in Kodalur and has a centrally located 1/4″ tripod socket.

The standard back that comes with all f/6.3 and f/4.5 Tourists has a sliding exposure calculator, similar to the one that Kodak used on other cameras of the era like the Signet 35 .  Below the exposure calculator is the red window for viewing the exposure numbers on the back of the film paper.  To the left of the red window is a spring tensioned lever that opens and closes a metal door protecting the red window from excess light.  You need to press down and hold the lever while advancing the film in order to see the numbers.

To use the exposure calculator, there are two sliders, one for the type of film you have in the camera, and the other for changing the lighting conditions.  This being a Kodak camera designed in the late 1940s, they only give you film options for the 4 types of Kodak films that were available in 620 at the time.

I would set the calculator like I have in the image to the right if I were shooting Kodak Plus-X of an average subject in bright sunlight.  It recommends shutter speed and f/stop combinations of 1/200 @ f/5.6, 1/100 @ f/8, 1/50 @ f/11, and 1/25 @ f/16, all of which would give proper exposure.

Removing the film door requires sliding a door lock on both sides of the camera.  Remember, the Tourist allows you to swing open the door to the left or right, or remove it altogether.  Whichever you choose, you need to unlock the hinge.  In the image to the left, you can also see the large shutter release button on the front door of the camera.

The image to the right shows the camera’s right hinge separated from the body.  When you are ready to close the door, you must make sure the two sliding pins are in their correct position to hold the door securely shut.  The Tourist predates the use of foam light seals, so there was no degraded seals that I had to replace.

With the film back off the camera, loading the camera is mostly easy.  I say “mostly” because due to the nature of Kodak’s 620 film, the spools are very narrow.  Kodak intentionally made tight film compartments in their mid-century 620 cameras to discourage people from using standard 120 film with it’s large spools in their cameras.

Film travels from right to left, and in order to remove an old spool on the right side and insert a new spool, you must first release the spool centering pin, which is connected to the smaller knob on the top plate of the camera which I mentioned earlier.  To do this, you must first press down on the small knob on top of the camera and rotate it clockwise a quarter turn.  Once you’ve done this, the pin will pop up, allowing you to easily remove and install a new spool.  Without doing this, removing the old spool will be impossible, and any attempt to force it out will likely damage the camera.

For the take up spool, the winding knob must also be pulled up to give room to insert a spool on this side, but it doesn’t require any unusual steps.  Once you have a new roll of film loaded, make sure to reset the film centering spool and then close the door, making sure that the latches on both side of the camera are secure.

All versions of the Kodak Tourist use rim set leaf shutters with front unit focusing rings which work exactly like every other shutter of this style.  Shutter speed is changed with a dial around the perimeter of the shutter, and f/stops are selected by moving a small lever nearest the door.  The Anaston equipped models have shutter speeds from 1/10 to 1/200, plus B and T, and a self timer.  The Anastar versions have shutter speeds from 1 to 1/800, plus B, no self timer, but an adjustable M/F/X flash synchronizer.

The Tourist does not have a self cocking shutter, so you must do this by moving the cocking lever above the shutter speed scale as far as it will go.  It also lacks double image prevention, so do not cock the shutter until after you’ve advanced the film and are ready to make your exposure.

Finally, the viewfinder, although basic and offering no information about the status of the camera, is large and bright making composition of the large 6×9 frame a snap.  With the 6×6 and 6×4.5 baffle kit would have included a mask that clips on over the front viewfinder window to approximate the smaller frame, but I did not have access to this kit.

Like other mid century Kodak cameras, Kodak’s reputation as a “film first” company didn’t do their mid-tier cameras like the Tourist any favors.  While the series was a good seller, their value in today’s collector’s market is quite low, which is a shame because they can be quite nice cameras.  But what kinds of results do they give?

For the first roll through the Tourist, I hand rolled a fresh roll of Kodak Portra 160 onto a 620 spool in a film changing bag and went shooting.  Portra is one of my all time favorite films and looks awesome in medium format, so I was eager to see what the Kodak Anaston was capable of.

Mission accomplished…mostly.  The Kodak Tourist delivered exactly how I had hoped.  Despite it’s lackluster reputation today, I really believed this camera would deliver some wondrously sharp and contrasty images and it did.

On a couple of images, I noticed a bit of focus error that could very well be due to me miscalculating distance, but in the one of the little girl on the sidewalk, it almost looks like the blur is only in the middle of the images, and not the edges, which could suggest a film flatness issue.

You have to be careful with some large folding cameras like the Tourist when you extend and collapse the bellows with film in them.  The movement of the bellows creates a vacuum in the film compartment causing the film to move in and out of the focal plane.  The best way to avoid this with a camera like this is to just leave it open for the whole roll, but that’s not always feasible.  So in the cases where you have to open and close the camera with film loaded, do it slowly, and even after erecting the camera, give the film advance knob a small twist to help eliminate any slack that may have developed in the film.

That issue aside, the Tourist proved itself to be a worthy medium format camera in the same league as higher spec cameras like the Kodak Monitor series, or various German made folders by Zeiss, Voigtländer, and many other companies.  I thought it’s heft was reassuring of it’s quality, and the large and bright viewfinder was easy to use.  Of course, you just need to make sure to get the “good” lenses.  I was never able to shoot the top spec Anastar/Synchro 800 equipped model, but this “step down” Anaston/Flash Kodamatic is no slouch either.

So the next time you are trawling eBay or browsing a thrift shop and see a Kodak Tourist sitting there on the shelf, don’t pass it up.  Check which lens it has and don’t immediately assume it’s a piece of garbage.  It just might surprise you!

Related Posts You Might Enjoy

Kodak Monitor Six-20 (1940)

AGFA Billy-Clack No. 74 (1934)

External Links

http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Kodak_Tourist

https://www.bnphoto.org/bnphoto/KodakTourist.htm

http://www.jenniferstamps.com/journal/2019/camera-review-kodak-tourist

https://blog.jimgrey.net/2009/01/05/kodak-tourist/

https://www.lomography.com/magazine/118083-kodak-tourist-my-oldest-friend

http://www.jollinger.com/photo/cam-coll/cameras/Kodak_Tourist.html

https://schneidan.com/2012/06/03/kodak-tourist-ii-folding-6×9-putting-a-roll-through/

https://camerashiz.wordpress.com/kodak-tourist/

Like this article? Share it!

• Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
• Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
• Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
• Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
• Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
• Click to print (Opens in new window)
• Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)

11 Comments

I must say that the camera was able yield some very nice images. The brick building or court house is full of detail. The hard-coated Luminized lens seems to handle your choice of color film extremely well.

Considering the small quantities / limited availability of mid-priced cameras in the immediate post war period – I’d say that the Tourist and Tourist II definitely filled a need. German camera makers hadn’t yet been able ramp up their offerings.

Here’s a YouTube photographer/machinist who eschews the “re-roll 120 onto a 620 spool” approach. He did preferred to make his Kodak Tourist take 120 roll film, period. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue0jr5E0Axo

Good info, although….this guy…..is….very hard…..to listen…..to. 🙂 Another 620 camera that is commonly modified is the Medalist. There used to be some shops that specialized in adapting it to 120. For how infrequently I shoot 620 these days, it only takes me 2 minutes in a film changing bag to do one roll, so I don’t mind doing it that way.

Thanks for the informative article! Being from Rochester, New York, I am a casual collector of Kodak products (it reminds me of home). I just found a Kodak Tourist at the flea market: it’s in good shape, but not exactly like yours. It has no exposure calculator on the back, just a small round cover for the red window. On the front it says “Kodet Lens” and “Flash Kodon Shutter”. Can you tell me any more about my camera? I’d like to use it.

One more question; the Tourist I bought has a Kodak 6A close-up attachment in place over the shutter, and I can’t remove it. How is it done? Is the regular lens beneath it or do I need to find a lens for this camera? It only cost me $5.00, so if it has to be a decorative item I can live with that.

Hi Carl, answering both of your questions. The Kodet lens was the base option for the Kodak Tourist. I believe it is a two-element lens that while not going to be incredibly sharp, offers a huge depth of field making focusing the camera extremely easy. You’ll likely get images with good center sharpness, showing some vignetting and significant softness in the corners. This would work well for potraits or still lifes, as people tend to like soft edges on shots like that.

As I cover in the article, the camera uses 620 film, which means you’ll either have to buy some 620 online, or hand spool regular 120 film into 620 spools. It’s very easy to do and something you can do in a film changing bag, or just in a room with the lights off in your house.

Finally, the 6A close-up attachment is pressed on. You just need to pull it straight off. It’s not held on by screw threads. Having been there for decades, it’s likely very stiff, so you might need to pull pretty hard to get it off.

Good luck, and even if you never get a chance to shoot this camera, there are countless other options for mid 20th Century Kodaks to choose from!

Hello! I recently acquired a Kodak Tourist 2 folder. I will be re-spooling 120 onto 620 spools and had a question about advancing the film. Will the frame number in the red window correspond correctly to the 2×3 format in this camera? What numbers do I advance the film to make sure I don’t over-lap my photo’s? I’ve been shooting an Argus 75 and get the square negatives, and assume the frame numbers are meant for that size? I’m a long time 35mm film photographer, but just beginning my foray into the cool vintage stuff. I’ve searched all day trying to find an answer to this question, but can’t seem to find an answer to what seems to be a very vital question. I enjoyed reading your above article about this camera! Thanks, Mario

The exposure numbers on your respooled 120 will match perfectly as if you had real 620 film in there. No need to worry, it will work perfectly!

Thanks Mike! I just shot a roll while on a bike ride. I noticed it was really easy to accidentally trip the shutter while handling camera. Will this mean I got double exposures, if I had already advanced the film and I took another shot? I’ve recently started to develop my own b&w film. What fun! Will see how this roll turns out. Might of got a couple of good ones?‍♂️

Mario, the Tourist requires that you manually cock the shutter before you can fire the shutter. Once this is done however, then yes it can be easily tripped. For instances where you are carrying the camera around, like on a bike ride, I would not cock the shutter ahead of time, only waiting until right before you are ready to make an exposure.

I am repairing one now that has the good Anaston 4.5 lens. Most things work but the bellows is full of pinholes. I am hoping to use it as a regular shooter.

Like this Post? Let me hear your thoughts! Cancel reply

Please create an account, or Log in here

If you don't have an account, create one here .

Create a Show & Tell Report as inappropriate

Posted 13 years ago

aireboss (1 item)

I own an antique (?) Kodak Tourist Camera. It has a KODET LENS, with a FLASH KODON SHUTTER.

Camera is in excellent condition, it uses Kodak 620 Film.

Stamped on the film door housing is 193667. Stamped on the right side interior, just below the film loading carrier is 70086701.

I am assuming 1936 is the year it was manafactured, 67 is maybe month and day (?)

I would love to know the age and value of the camera...........anyone out there who knows?

Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below.

Want to post a comment?

Create an account or login in order to post a comment.

• Preplanned tours
• Daytrips out of Moscow
• Themed tours
• Customized tours
• St. Petersburg

Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

What is the kremlin in russia?

The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

• Bahasa Indonesia
• Slovenščina
• Science & Tech
• Russian Kitchen

Moscow metro to be more tourist-friendly

A new floor sign system at the Moscow metro's Pushkinskaya station. Source: Vladimir Pesnya / RIA Novosti

For many years now, Moscow has lagged behind St. Petersburg when it comes to making life easy for tourists, especially where getting around the city is concerned. Whereas the northern capital installed English-language maps, signs and information points throughout its subway system in the late 2000s, the Russian capital’s metro remained a serious challenge for foreign visitors to navigate.

Recent visitors to Moscow may have noticed some signs that change is afoot, however. In many stations of the Moscow subway, signs have appeared on the floor – with large lettering in Russian and English – indicating the direction to follow in order to change lines. Previously, foreign visitors using the Moscow metro had to rely solely upon deciphering the Russian-language signs hanging from the ceilings.

Student volunteers help tourists find their way in Moscow

However, this new solution has a significant drawback. “The floor navigation is visible only to a small stream of people – fewer than three people per meter. During peak hours, this navigation will simply not be noticed,” said Konstantin Trofimenko, Director of the Center for Urban Transportation Studies.

One of the biggest problems for tourists in the Russian capital remains the absence of English translations of the names of subway stations in the station vestibules and on platforms. The Department of Transportation in Moscow has not commented yet as to when this problem will be solved. However, Latin transliterations of station names can already be found in the subway cars themselves.

Finding the right exit

At four of the central stations – Okhotny Ryad, Teatralnaya, Ploshchad Revolyutsii, Lubyanka and Kuznetsky Most – the city authorities have now installed colorful stands at the exits with schematic diagrams of the station’s concourse and surrounding area, which provide information about the main attractions and infrastructural facilities.

The schematic diagrams are the work of British specialists from the City ID and Billings Jackson Design firms, who have already implemented successful projects in New York and London.

According to Alexei Novichkov, expert at the Design Laboratory at the Higher School of Economics, the design of these information booths raises no objections: The color solutions, font, layout and icons are consistent with international standards.

However, the stands do have some shortcomings. “Many questions are raised about the fact that the developers of these maps did not apply orientation to the north, and have provided layouts of the surrounding areas with respect to the exits,” says Novichkov. “A system like that is used for road navigators, but most of the ‘paper’ guides and maps are oriented strictly to north. The subway map is also oriented to north, so people may become confused.”

Muscovites and foreign visitors are generally positive about these navigation elements, with most of them citing the numbered exits from the subway as the most useful feature.

The fact is that many Moscow subway stations have several exits. One of the busiest central stations of the Moscow subway in particular, Kitay-Gorod, has more than a dozen exits. Previously, these exits were differentiated from each other only with signs in Russian referring to the names of streets and places of interest to which they led – making it easy for tourists and those with poor navigation skills to get confused.

Now, when making an appointment to meet a friend, instead of struggling to find the right spot when they tell you: “I'll meet you at the exit to Solyanka Street,” you can just propose to meet under a specific exit number.

“I’ve lived in Moscow for seven years,” says Angelika, a designer from Voronezh, “but I still don’t always know where to go to find the place I need, so the new schematic diagrams will be very useful. Previously, some subway stations had maps, but not with so much detail.”

Teething problems

Foreigners, meanwhile, focus their attention on other elements. “It is good that the new information boards have QR-codes, which can be ‘read’ by smartphones,” says Florentina, a writer from Vienna. But there are also shortcomings. “The English font of the information on posters and in the captions to theaters and museums is too small – you have to come very close to see it well,” she says.

Pleasant encounters on the streets of Moscow

Florentina was also dissatisfied with the fact that such posters are not provided at all subway stations: “When I was trying to find Tsaritsyno Park (a museum and reserve in the south of Moscow) at a subway station with the same name, it turned out to be quite difficult,” she says.

“There are no maps with landmarks for other areas, such as those already in the city center. There were no clear pointers in the English language, and the passers-by I met did not speak in English, so they could not help me,” she adds.

Officials say that the navigation system is gradually being redeveloped and improved. According to Darya Chuvasheva, a press representative for the Department of Transport of Moscow, the introduction of a unified navigation system will take place in stages.

“By the end of 2014, the system will first appear on the first subway stations on the Circle Line. By the end of 2015, we plan to install the system at all major stopping points, subway stations and transport interchange hubs,” says Chuvasheva.

All rights reserved by Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

to our newsletter!

Get the week's best stories straight to your inbox

This website uses cookies. Click here to find out more.

• Bahasa Indonesia
• Eastern Europe
• Moscow Oblast

Elektrostal

Elektrostal Localisation : Country Russia , Oblast Moscow Oblast . Available Information : Geographical coordinates , Population, Area, Altitude, Weather and Hotel . Nearby cities and villages : Noginsk , Pavlovsky Posad and Staraya Kupavna .

Information

Find all the information of Elektrostal or click on the section of your choice in the left menu.

• Update data

Elektrostal Demography

Information on the people and the population of Elektrostal.

Elektrostal Geography

Geographic Information regarding City of Elektrostal .

Elektrostal Distance

Distance (in kilometers) between Elektrostal and the biggest cities of Russia.

Elektrostal Map

Locate simply the city of Elektrostal through the card, map and satellite image of the city.

Elektrostal Nearby cities and villages

Elektrostal weather.

Weather forecast for the next coming days and current time of Elektrostal.

Elektrostal Sunrise and sunset

Find below the times of sunrise and sunset calculated 7 days to Elektrostal.

Elektrostal Hotel

Our team has selected for you a list of hotel in Elektrostal classified by value for money. Book your hotel room at the best price.

Elektrostal Nearby

Below is a list of activities and point of interest in Elektrostal and its surroundings.

Elektrostal Page

• Information /Russian-Federation--Moscow-Oblast--Elektrostal#info
• Demography /Russian-Federation--Moscow-Oblast--Elektrostal#demo
• Geography /Russian-Federation--Moscow-Oblast--Elektrostal#geo
• Distance /Russian-Federation--Moscow-Oblast--Elektrostal#dist1
• Map /Russian-Federation--Moscow-Oblast--Elektrostal#map
• Nearby cities and villages /Russian-Federation--Moscow-Oblast--Elektrostal#dist2
• Weather /Russian-Federation--Moscow-Oblast--Elektrostal#weather
• Sunrise and sunset /Russian-Federation--Moscow-Oblast--Elektrostal#sun
• Hotel /Russian-Federation--Moscow-Oblast--Elektrostal#hotel
• Nearby /Russian-Federation--Moscow-Oblast--Elektrostal#around
• Page /Russian-Federation--Moscow-Oblast--Elektrostal#page
• Terms of Use
• Copyright © 2024 DB-City - All rights reserved
• Change Ad Consent Do not sell my data

• Скидки дня
• Справка и помощь
• Адрес доставки Идет загрузка... Ошибка: повторите попытку ОК
• Продажи
• Список отслеживания Развернуть список отслеживаемых товаров Идет загрузка... Войдите в систему , чтобы просмотреть свои сведения о пользователе
• Краткий обзор
• Недавно просмотренные
• Ставки/предложения
• Список отслеживания
• История покупок
• Купить опять
• Объявления о товарах
• Сохраненные запросы поиска
• Сохраненные продавцы
• Сообщения
• Уведомление
• Развернуть корзину Идет загрузка... Произошла ошибка. Чтобы узнать подробнее, посмотрите корзину.

Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.

Refresh your browser window to try again.

Trains Moscow to Elektrostal: Times, Prices and Tickets

• Train Times
• Seasonality
• Accommodations

Moscow to Elektrostal by train

The journey from Moscow to Elektrostal by train is 32.44 mi and takes 2 hr 7 min. There are 71 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:15 AM and the last at 11:46 PM. It is possible to travel from Moscow to Elektrostal by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Get from Moscow to Elektrostal with Virail

Virail's search tool will provide you with the options you need when you want to go from Moscow to Elektrostal. All you need to do is enter the dates of your planned journey, and let us take care of everything else. Our engine does the hard work, searching through thousands of routes offered by our trusted travel partners to show you options for traveling by train, bus, plane, or carpool. You can filter the results to suit your needs. There are a number of filtering options, including price, one-way or round trip, departure or arrival time, duration of journey, or number of connections. Soon you'll find the best choice for your journey. When you're ready, Virail will transfer you to the provider's website to complete the booking. No matter where you're going, get there with Virail.

How can I find the cheapest train tickets to get from Moscow to Elektrostal?

Prices will vary when you travel from Moscow to Elektrostal. On average, though, you'll pay about for a train ticket. You can find train tickets for prices as low as , but it may require some flexibility with your travel plans. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets. Unfortunately, no price was found for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find price results. Prices will vary when you travel from Moscow to Elektrostal. On average, though, you'll pay about for a train ticket. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets.

How long does it take to get from Moscow to Elektrostal by train?

The journey between Moscow and Elektrostal by train is approximately 32.44 mi. It will take you more or less 2 hr 7 min to complete this journey. This average figure does not take into account any delays that might arise on your route in exceptional circumstances. If you are planning to make a connection or operating on a tight schedule, give yourself plenty of time. The distance between Moscow and Elektrostal is around 32.44 mi. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 2 hr 7 min. However, the fastest routes between Moscow and Elektrostal take 1 hr 3 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

How many journeys from Moscow to Elektrostal are there every day?

On average, there are 71 daily departures from Moscow to Elektrostal. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include , and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 18 departures from Moscow which travel directly to Elektrostal. There are 53 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

Book in advance and save

If you're looking for the best deal for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal, booking train tickets in advance is a great way to save money, but keep in mind that advance tickets are usually not available until 3 months before your travel date.

Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys

Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from Moscow to Elektrostal.

Always check special offers

Checking on the latest deals can help save a lot of money, making it worth taking the time to browse and compare prices. So make sure you get the best deal on your ticket and take advantage of special fares for children, youth and seniors as well as discounts for groups.

Unlock the potential of slower trains or connecting trains

If you're planning a trip with some flexible time, why not opt for the scenic route? Taking slower trains or connecting trains that make more stops may save you money on your ticket – definitely worth considering if it fits in your schedule.

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Moscow to Elektrostal

The cheapest Moscow - Elektrostal train tickets can be found for as low as $35.01 if you’re lucky, or $54.00 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $77.49.

Find the best day to travel to Elektrostal by train

When travelling to Elektrostal by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Moscow to Elektrostal CO2 Emissions by Train

Anything we can improve?

Frequently Asked Questions

Go local from moscow, trending routes, weekend getaways from moscow, international routes from moscow and nearby areas, other destinations from moscow, other popular routes.