wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

Read my post just before your post. I actually recommend renting the polarizer to go with the rig. I am not sure there are any P&S left that have threads for filters. There may be some magnetic attachable filters or filter systems.

GEANNIE

Why not rent from lensrental.com

cbtsam Loc: Monkton, MD

I'd do the same, but with the 24-120 f/4. Saves a bit more than 3/4 pounds over the 24-70, and almost doubles the reach. With the 850, you've got plenty of room to boost ISO to make up for the lost stops from 2.8 to 4.

RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri

Thanks Bob, how about something like this "If I were doing that trip, my first choice would be the D850 etc, etc" If however, there were size and weight limitations that made that choice impractical or impossible and I had to carry something smaller, my choice would be a __________> Then you would actually be providing a helpful suggestion.

cidbearit Loc: Canton, MI, USA

I went through the same exercise about 4 years ago when I was heading to California for the Desert Trip concert festival. I wound up getting the Canon G5X. It's an older model now, but is still available and at a price point that won't break the bank. It's not DSLR quality (with a 1" sensor), but it does the job with all the settings you're used to on a DSLR. And with a viewfinder, articulating screen, decent video specs, and RAW capability, it checks enough boxes that this is my "everyday carry" camera.

https://www.cameralabs.com/canon-powershot-g5x-review/

I'm including a shot I took with it from Nick Mason's recent Saucerful of Secrets tour. The iso and exposure were bumped a bit so there is some noise, but I'm pretty happy with the result. And at this concert and Desert Trip, they were restricting cameras to "non-professional" models, and this one made it through both checks pretty readily.

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DeanS Loc: Capital City area of North Carolina

If you can find one, take a look at the Leica V-Lux 4. It is small, light wt, very good IQ, and lens eff range is abt 28-600. Lots of feature you will find useful on your excursion. Good luck, and have a great experience.

Gilkar

I always take my Nikon P900 camera - it's older but still very reliable - and who can argue with a zoom range of 28 to 1000mm. I've traveled all over Italy, Germany, Hungary, Austria etc. with it with no problems. It's light weight, easy to handle. Fits my luggage so there are no extra camera bags. Uses easy to get anywhere SD cards but I bring 3 or 4 64 gig cards with me and they are more than enough.

John Howard Loc: SW Florida and Blue Ridge Mountains of NC.

I was on a photo trip in Feb with a Nat Geo pro who was sponsored by Sony. He had three cameras- A 9, A7r4 and RX10 IV with 0.03 s. AF/25x optical zoom. He used the latter more than half the time. He said the lens was really really good. But you need to get your head around the Sony menu.

mr spock Loc: Fairfield CT

At $5000 plus I would hope the image quality is superb. Kinda silly to recommend a top shelf camera like that without having a clue as to the OPs financial situation.

11bravo

I lived in various countries in Europe for 8 years, but that was back in the '80's with an SLR, multiple lenses, and a Lowpro Trekker backpack. For the past 6 years, I've traveled every year for 2 months in China, this year being the first where I didn't. For the first year or 2, Canon G12. When that failed, bought a Panasonic FZ1000 (original model). Haven't looked back. 1" sensor, shoots RAW, 25-400 zoom, f2.8-f8.0, FULLY articulated screen, EVF. I can carry it all day in a Lowepro Apex 140 AW with extra batteries, SD cards, and cpl filter. Not pocket size, but easily manageable. 4k video (I don't shoot much but nice to have). If you're more into video, the FZ2500 has better video capabilities (my understanding). Not exactly unobtrusive, but with the fully articulated screen, I have taken discreet street photos, ground level, overhead in crowds, and even around corners (my arm outstretched through balcony railing camera pointed around corner, screen positioned so I could see). I don't use the full articulation a lot, the EVF preferred, but I wouldn't have a camera without it.

After I dropped my original FZ1000 on frozen ground (Harbin Ice Festival), zoom jammed past 300, so given the subsequent price drop since I first bought, I liked it so much, bought another. If I was to buy now, I'd buy the successor, the FZ1000m2; some enhanced features over the original. Not weatherproof, but I've used it in FREEZING conditions. YMMV.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

The last time I visited Europe I took my Nikon D800 and a Nikon 24-85 lens. That was it. I was never wanting for anything else.

I mean no offense but I feel the need to ask, why did you buy one of Nikon's best cameras only to go on the trip of a lifetime and take an inferior camera?

Dennis

Fiddlingbill Loc: Mass.

Hi. I have a d750 with a 24-120 f4g lens they worked out pretty well when i was shooting. I hope this was helpful to you.

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

I strongly suggest a camera that includes an EVF since relying on the rear LCD is not my preference.

gitano48 Loc: Houston

Took river cruises and land road trips last year in Europe. Used a Canon Power Shot 620 w/25x Optical Zoom and built-in flash (important!). Great shots and never disappointed. Hardly missed my 80D which I left at home. It’s a little old now (wife’s B-Day gift a couple of years ago) but I’m sure there’s newer similar models that will make you happy.
Enjoy your trip.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

The OP explained why he needed to take less weight and less bulk, which is exactly how so many travellers feel. So what you are asking is - why buy the Nikon in the first place? Well, to answer that question, technology moves on - even the died in the wool oldies (including Nikon) recognise the advantages of EVFs and articulating monitors, and no more 'clunk click every trip'.