LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

I would start with what you need (and don't need) for attire. Americans take too much luggage. I could fit what I would need in a Timbuk2 biking back pack. 3-4 changes of light weight underwear and socks, one pair of canvas shoes, 2 pairs light weight trousers, 1 pair walking shorts, small toiletry bag, water bottle, light water proof jacket, hat for rain/ sun protection. For photographic gear a Fuji xt-2 with an 18-55 lens ( or comparable) 4/3. Round it out with memory cards, charger, extra battery. The fabric of today's trave/camping gear makes it easy to sink wash the essentials and they'll dry overnight. Traverlers rarely regret taking too little; they often regret taking too much. Why tote around 20#s of dirty laundry? Anything else you need can be purchased.

Charlie Schomer

I just returned from three weeks in France, Germany and Switzerland. I took my trusty Nikon P510 224 to 1000mm lens not as bulky as as the full size. Sorry, there is no raw setting. Have a great Trip. There is always the P-900 but it is a lot larger than the P-510..

Luzern, Switzerland Medieval Bridge


French Alps From Sixt fer a Cheval, Haute Savory

aellman Loc: Boston MA

I would always want to have a backup. Your phone can provide this.

jcboy3

You are either going on vacation or going to take pictures. If going on vacation, then get a good P&S camera. I prefer one that shoots RAW, because even with a P&S I like the results I get from post processing.

On the other hand, I am always going places to take pictures. So I use micro four thirds system, and take an ultra wide angle zoom, fast wide angle zoom, moderate telephoto zoom, and two fast primes (18mm and 45mm). And I take a carbon fiber travel tripod (Sirui T-025X) for night and pano shots.

It's a matter of priority. If I only had a DSLR, I would at least take it, one moderate zoom lens, and one fast prime. And a P&S for backup.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

To tell you the truth, my son took great photos on a trip to Europe with a Nikon point and shoot similar to the one in the link below. It was very convenient. I was very impressed with the results. If you really would like convenience, go with this. At the time, his only delivered 12.1 pixels. This delivers 20.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nikon-coolpix-l32-20-1-megapixel-digital-camera-red/3574063.p?skuId=3574063

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martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida

For a photographer, that's about the silliest question I've ever heard. It's obvious your not a photographer, so why ask the question??? Just go have fun....