Kodak Tourist (Anastigmat)

The Tourist (Anastigmat) is a basic, fixed-lens 35mm viewfinder camera produced by Kodak between 1948 and 1951 as part of their post-war push to make snapshot photography accessible to the masses. It embodies the era's emphasis on simplicity and affordability, lacking advanced features like rangefinders or interchangeable lenses. Utilizing the then-standard 135 (35mm) cartridge film, it provided a straightforward point-and-shoot experience for casual photographers, likely constructed with Bakelite or similar materials characteristic of the period's budget cameras. Its "Anastigmat" designation indicates a corrected lens suitable for general snapshots, though it was not a sophisticated optical system, prioritizing ease of use over performance. The Tourist represents the commonplace end of the Kodak spectrum during this period.