Dsrapa Loc: Outside of nyc

Oh I know what you mean...but I don't want a condominium yet. But thanks 😎

Dsrapa Loc: Outside of nyc

I've tried the hat plan but I think it may be worse because I wear glasses, transitional lenses so they're always sun glasses when outside. I can lift them but then everything's fuzzy. Might just get canon sx50 for trip. LUmix 200 feels a little big for my delicate little hands.

I think the world needs a pocketable camera with a moderate zoom (10x or 15x) and a viewfinder with excellent IQ.

Paul J. Svetlik Loc: Colorado

easy answer:

Panasonic DMC Lumix ZS40

EVF, zoom 24-720, RAW, and a compact size.
As a backup: Any "Brownie" that would like to come close.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

I wear photo sensitive glasses too, just got new ones, had to adjust the diopter on my camera as the progression started in a different place, shot a long time with a G7, learned to find a shady patch to shoot from if possible, best lens shade of all but not very convenient for carrying, VBG, Bob.

texaseve Loc: TX, NC and NH

I have two friends that went there recently. One friend used a Oly TG-4, a Gopro and her Nikon D810; the other a Fuji XP and a Gopro. The one with the Fuji did get some nice shots, although says she will get an underwater housing for her Nikon if she goes back.

pterosonus Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio USA

You should look into the new Sony HX90V.It has a 30X (24-720mm)Carl Zeiss zoom and a pop up viewfinder that's better than the built-in viewfinder on the Panasonic ZS. It's about the size of the small Sony RX cameras and only weighs about 9 ounces. Being brand new it is still selling at full list price of $428. I'm saving my pennies and selling a couple of other compacts to get one myself.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

I would take Sony RX10 - 24-200mm (equiv) f2.8 Zeiss. Goes to 400mm with clear image zoom ( JPEG) ......

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

After using one for the past 7 months, the first recommendation is easier to suggest.
Looking at the cost/IQ/value/ versatility - I would purchase 2 - Sony a6000's. (or wait a month or two until the rumored a7000 is released).
I would use one with the 16-50 kit lens for outdoor stills and video, and either the Sony 50/1.8 or the Sigma 30/1.4. The former is a pocket camera set up.
If you plan shooting any wildlife, going "light" becomes a more relative term. For that, the Sony 70-200/4 is arguably as good as any 70-200 on the market and is a bit lighter. Without the 70-200/4 you would be well under 2K for both cameras and lenses depending on your shopping skills and may be able to get that package for hundreds less. I have not seen any discounts however on the 70-200 so that would add $1500 to the total investment. The a6000 has a tilt LCD to help in daylight.

If IQ is the prime goal, I would also look at Fuji. If quality video was the most important, suggest Panasonic is definitely worth researching. Just one more opinion. Good hunting.

Nelson.I Loc: Monument, Colorado, USA

Dang, at first I read "I just hold a cat to cast a shadow..." I been practicing elective reading for way too long!

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

I was in the Galapagos last November - trip of a lifetime. Although I took most of my pro DSLR equipment I am thinking that it would have been fine to take something like a Nikon P900 bridge camera. It has a huge zoom, bright LCD, and takes wonderful pictures. I have a friend that owns one and previously had the P600 which is also very nice. The only draw back to this bridge camera is that the doesn't shoot in raw.

For snorkeling, I must give you some advice that you should really listen to. Take with you, or reserve, a weight belt with at least two weights on it. Also bring a GoPro camera and plenty of cards. You absolutely need weight so that you can swim down 10 or 15 feet, hold your position for as long as you can hold your breath and shoot video of the sea life. There is way more under the sea than you'd expect to see. Also bring or reserve a wet suit that is 3-4mm thick for added comfort. I'll see if I can post a couple links of video I posted on youtube of the see life in Galapagos. They are only about 2 minutes each.

http://youtu.be/CkBson0Qtu8

http://youtu.be/4iQgQm-NVFc

http://youtu.be/aqN4vo0dDd0

http://youtu.be/5Me8dx_yiFE

JPL

One very small and very capable camera is the Nikon 1 J5. It does not have viewfinder but there is a good solution available on Ebay. I have been using this for an older model of Nikon 1 and it works very well in sunlight. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/V5-2-8x-LCD-Magnifier-Viewfinder-Extender-3-0-for-Nikon-V1-J1-DSLR-Camera-O-/301633681377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item463ac4b7e1

the hiker Loc: San Diego

I had this on my aw100 it was ok but really didn't solve the problem.I took mine off the camera.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Yes, I have one of the snouts.. works fine, but big.. could be considered obscene if in your sweat pants. I constructed the unit shown below which is a modified screen sun shade. I have already referenced the UHH reference for it.

You hold the camera close to your eye; the screen is focused by the lens. Your head shades the screen from behind, the screen shield from the top and sides.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-323862-1.html

SUNSCREEN THAT CAN FOLD ADDS ONLY 1/4" TO THICKNESS

A. C.Cooley

I've been very happy with my Canon G 11. Of course there are newer models available now, but this camera has an optical viewer, a reasonably wide zoom range as well as the usual other adjustment features.

Good Luck on your trip.