jaduff Loc: Northern NJ

Just got this package (A6000 & 18-105) myself for Christmas. Much sharper than the two kit lenses and easy to carry around for the day. Also got a ThinkTank sling, several extra batteries and a two battery charger.

Have a great time!

John

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Lots of choices. Compacts -

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-point-and-shoot-under-500/
http://www.bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/g706/point-and-shoot-digital-cameras/


Read comparisons and specs, and decide what features are important to you.
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu

stevebein

Everyone has a favorite. Instead of stating what is my favorite, I would like to ask you what is the end product you want. If you will not be printing larger than 20x30, then a M 4/3 may be convenient. The Olympus E-M1 has come down in price. Not sure which is cheaper, but a Panasonic 14-140 or the Olympus 14-150 might make an outstanding all around lens for everything but low light action. I took my Oly E-M1 bodies with 5 lenses, two flashes, the small fill and a larger one, 6 batteries, etc. It was not all in the economy range when finished, but the whole system weighed 10.5 pounds. I was 75 then and the weight was not bad. One body and one lens would have been much easier, but I did use all. I did not weigh the single lens and body but the 14-140 Panasonic was what I had at the time and it was used the most. Prints up to 20x30 with no issues. I now also have the Sony , it is more expensive and heavier but I can make larger prints and crop more. Fuji makes outstanding mirrorless as does Sony and other manufacturers. I guess the best consideration is to get to a camera store and see how they feel to your hand. Lighter means that if you take a tripod, it can be lighter also, or just hand hold or brace well. Enjoy the trip. Also consider using a black rapid strap or one of the better clones, It is just more convenient.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I got the same combo when it was on sale - good deal. Then I got a 55 - 210mm on ebay. Look at the Gary Fong site. He has a video about using the A6000 for $29.

muggins88 Loc: Inverness, Florida

Sony a6000 with kit lens. Purchase Gary Friedman, Sony's Alpha Digital Camera book. Do this early enough to get in lots of practice before the trip.

jackpi Loc: Southwest Ohio

Recommend you consider the Sony RX100 (Mod 3 or Mod 5) or the Panasonic LX100. I have the Sony RX100 Mod 3. It produces high resolution, sharp images in the 24-105mm range. Because it is so easy to carry in my pocket, I frequently get great images I would have missed if I relied only on one of my other cameras.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

I've got an em1 in great condition for sale...
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-434913-1.html

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I am not saying what you should buy but when it comes to mirrorless cameras I went with Olympus. Olympus went into a joint venture with Panasonic years ago and the lenses manufactured by one fit the bodies of the other.
This, as very well you know, implies that there is a good selection of lenses to choose for according to one's needs.
Nikon and Canon are not to a par with other mirrorless cameras. Sony has APS and full frame sensors if that is what you prefer but I am not familiar with their lens selections. Zeiss manufactures in Japan lenses for Sony and they are very expensive.
The gentleman that recommended the OM-5 and OM-10 happens to share my same opinion if you decide to go Olympus. The second hand market is loaded with mirrorless cameras at very attractive prices. Refurb is another good option to save money.

Opusx300

I am a Nikon d750 and d500 owner since both were released. Love them both but couldnt bear the thought of carrying either of these around for a 10 day trip to Europe. Wanted to go lighter so decided to purchase the Sony a6300 and am glad I did so. Saved me quite a bit of neck and shoulder pain. While the quality of pic's weren't quite as good, they were close enough. The price is slightly higher than $1000, it may be worth your time to take a look.

I have attached a few pics.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Or just get an IS that is worth a darn and pass on the tripod.

Bogin Bob Loc: Tampa Bay, Florida

Also consider 18-200 Sony/Hasselblat for all around. With Sony's Clear Digital Zoom app/feature you get super 2x zoom with no distortion like plain digital zoom

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Look at the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G85 with kit zoom. Camera of the Year on several review sites, and a dpreview Gold Award winner.

https://m.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-g85-g80

RWCRNC Loc: Pennsylvania

Sony a6000

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Good camera, small easy to use: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00HPQ09NA/ref=dp_olp_used_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=used
A6000 w good lens: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00I8BICB2/ref=sr_1_1_olp?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1485266940&sr=1-1&keywords=A6000+used&condition=used
Have a good time!

h2odog Loc: Brooklyn NY

It depends on how portable you want to go and what your focal range requirements are. Do you want a camera where you can change lenses? I can highly recommend either of the two cameras I use, the Lumix GX85 and the Lumix GM5. I use the Panasonic 12-32 f3.5-5.6, 35-100 f4-5.6, Panasonic 20 1.7II and Olympus 45 1.8 (great for portraits). All of these lenses are very small, and produce wonderful image quality. Any combination of either camera and lens will give you a nice focal range 24-200 for the zooms, and great lowlight capabilities with the primes.