SUMMARY
Seeking to travel light, a photographer chose a compact Yashica Tank for a trip to New York City instead of their usual DSLR setup. The lightweight, inexpensive Yashica offered a simple point-and-shoot experience with a flip-up screen. However, the author found the screen difficult to use in bright light and the image quality acceptable only for casual snaps, concluding that their smartphone provided a better overall experience for traveling light.
TAKEAWAYS
A photographer used a compact Yashica Tank for a trip to NYC to avoid carrying heavy gear.
The Yashica Tank is lightweight, inexpensive, and easy to use as a point-and-shoot.
The camera's screen was difficult to see in bright light, and image quality was basic.
The author concluded their smartphone offered a better experience for light travel.