Razzle/Littman: Good Travel Camera ?

**Ken Lee** · 4-Jan-2009, 14:34

Thanks for the tips ! The price of the Littman certainly keeps away those who are merely... curious. It worked for me.

On deeper reflection, I wonder if I haven't been thinking backwards. Instead of going smaller, lighter, and less obtrusive, why not go the other way ? Why strain so hard to squeeze sharpness out of miniature negatives ?

So why not bite the bullet, and bring the old 5x7 Kodak 2D with its cherry wood, brass finish, and red bellows ? I already own one. My consumer-level scanner is more than adequate to make lovely prints as large as I need. No need to get a $2000 Nikon scanner and slow-speed film. With the money I save, I can get a lightweight tripod.

Whenever I have used a wooden field camera, it has been a magnet for friendly passers-by. The quaint appearance of the camera puts people at ease. Being made of wood, and already quite old, who cares if gets scratched up a bit more ?

**kmack** · 4-Jan-2009, 16:05

Originally Posted by Ken Lee

Whenever I have used a wooden field camera, it has been a magnet for friendly passers-by. The quaint appearance of the camera puts people at ease. Being made of wood, and already quite old, who cares if gets scratched up a bit more ?

A Crown Graphic will have the same effect and what you loose in movements is offset by portability.

**BrianShaw** · 4-Jan-2009, 16:42

Originally Posted by Ken Lee

So why not bite the bullet, and bring the old 5x7 Kodak 2D with its cherry wood, brass finish, and red bellows ? I already own one.

I'd love to see you hand-hold that one!

**Ken Lee** · 4-Jan-2009, 16:51

Many many thanks to those who suggest a Crown Graphic. I will have to study the subject. They look very promising and... affordable !

**vickersdc** · 20-Jan-2009, 05:47

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