mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

3 cameras??? I went to Tanzania last September. Took 2 cameras, put my 150-600 equivalent on one and 28-200 on the other most of the time. I doubt you’ll need the 16-35. I also had a 80-300 that I didn’t use as much. Don’t forget that your weight allotment includes your clothes, etc.

Jack 13088 Loc: Central NY

Assuming you are going to the bush on a tour I’m thinking the operator and equipment used is much more variable than camera/lens pairing. Not an ideal test setting.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Personally, for a trip like that, I would use Micro 4/3 gear and save probably half the bulk and weight. Yes, that would be a radical move for you, one you are probably unlikely to make, but it's worth a thought, and watching this video: https://youtu.be/7qW9zsGmZEM?

And maybe watch this: https://youtu.be/m031CZQUBeg?

Consider:

2 - Lumix G9 Mark II bodies @ (1.45 lb / 658 g) each ( total) (1316 g)

1 - Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens 2.2 lb / 985 g (200-800mm FF equivalent)
----- OR -----
1 - Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens 1.44 lb / 655 g (100-400mm FF equivalent)
----- PLUS -----
1 - Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens 11.29 oz / 320 g (24-120mm FF equivalent)

1 - Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. Lens 11.11 oz / 315 g (16-36mm FF equivalent)

If you go with the longer zoom (twice the reach of your 100-400mm Canon zoom on the 5D IV), this whole package weighs about 6.5 pounds.

Throw in a tiny prime or two (15mm f/1.7 (115 g — 30mm FF equivalent) and 42.5mm f/1.7 (130 g — 85mm FF equivalent)) and maybe a macro, and you are still under 7.5 pounds.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

SO glad I just pack my camera and go.....

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Or the RX10m4 - 2.3 lbs. - includes 24- 600mm lens. - OR, take two - one for back up - 4.6 lbs.

Hip Coyote

M43 gear is perfect for travel and particularly to Africa. Two bodies, the 100-400 on one and (in my case) the 12-100 on another camera. FF equivalent reach of 24-800 mm total. IBIS is amazing on the Olys so no real need for beanbags.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

The Panny Dual IS II stabilization (lens plus body) is equally amazing. One of the videos I linked has some demonstrations where both the OM-1 and the G9 II yielded very nice results with five second hand-held exposures.

imagextrordinair Loc: Halden, Norway

I will go to the USA in May as usual. I have in the past taken two 1dx MK3's, a tripod, and a boatload of lenses to cover all the bases for my magazine shoots. Lots of heavy gear, a huge backpack, and a lot of babysitting!

Last trip I forced myself to bring only one body and two lenses. The outcome was more than I expected with excellent professional results not much different than my past years.

This upcoming trip will be something all new for me. I will be ordering a Nikon Zf and two lenses.

As a lifelong Canon shooter, I will progress and teach myself to travel lighter... with more freedom... and look forward to the image stabilization along with the many other mirror-less features in this competing brand.

I previously owned the Fuji X100F but it just never really impressed me... in fact the auto focus sucked in low light! None the less, it was adequate in some ways and was the perfect size for travel, but it was frustrating and limiting. Most important negative for me? ... it had a crop sensor.

Be smart, When traveling take advantage of the latest image stabilization (no tri-pod), pixel count (to crop) mirror-less features (backlit sensors), and most important simplicity with the size/ weight advantages possible from most all manufactures.

Composition utilizing physical distance (your feet) to capture images can be much easier on the back and look much less foolish than hauling a backpack full of heavy pro gear... and you won't get murdered in some back street!

The Nikon Zf appeals to me because that is the physical characteristic I enjoyed in the early 80's. There are more technical camera bodies I can afford, but for met this is perfect solution for travel. Now that there is a capable FF body now available (Canon pay attention) I am excited to embrace the capabilities and the increased freedom from the Nikon brand.

Want plenty of stress on a trip? OK, go threw customs, checkpoints, unfamiliar areas, or leave your your excessive gear in your hotel room and hope it is still there when you head home or what about dining or stopping at a bar? Nothing is more frustrating than being told there is not enough room for your $20K carry on just before a connecting flight and you gear is now going (thrown) in the hold...

Have a great trip and travel light... it will be worth it and you may even get better images than you expected with all of the gear you really don't need.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

I’m curious as to why you think mirrorless cameras produce better IQ (emphasis on IQ) than an equivalent DSLR, especially using the same lenses (with an adapter for the MILC).

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Other than a different sensor and processing software, how are they better?
If one put a MILC sensor and supporting software in a mirrored camera body, would it be lousy?

imagextrordinair Loc: Halden, Norway

My "hybrid DLSR) 1DX MK 3's are every bit as good as any mirror-less and I have proven that at shoots that afforded no compromise. I will continue with the Canon gear because of the resultant quality and accuracy, but they are tanks and weigh a ton, especially with a lens attached...

Its all about size, weight, simplicity, stabilized sensor and accurate auto-focus for my travels. The Nikon can produce the end product results in that roll.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

You are preaching to the choir. I’m keeping my Canon FF system also, but my Fuji crop system is getting most of the use, especially for travel - weight and IBIS.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

There is one here? I just hear a cacophony when it comes to UHH advice.

If there was a way to describe the common theme, it would "Ear piercing cacophony".

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Because they have later technologies ie more MP, better ISO, better image stabilization, ....in general - there may be some isolated exceptions for those who want to argue I suppose .....

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

What is a "hybrid DSLR " ??