gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

If you want to print up some wall hangers from your trip, then take a wagon load of stuff. If not, and you’re just documenting your trip, your choices get much simpler. A wide to moderate zoom would be the only choice. Or a quality smartphone with which you could easily do some nice video clips.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

I have done a number of cruises in exactly that area of the Mediterranean as well as other cities in Europe and used to carry a whole bag of 2 Nikon cameras and 4-5 lenses. I finally settled on the D800 with ONLY the 24-85 lens for everything. I suspect you could only take your 24-70 and come home with incredible photos.

Dennis

ksmmike

Both cameras will get you images. All the lenses you mentioned will get you memories. The only question would be what do you plan to do with them once you're home? I own a Z50 and a Z7II. For my taste printing anything beyond an 11X14 would look better with the Z6. If you want memories and nothing more, take the Z50. IMHO the Z6 with the S primes will get you superior results, you just have to decide if it's worth to you or not based on weight and how serious you want to be with the final images.

Mike

radiojohn

Too bad it has a touchpad. Maybe you can see them outside, can't.

Canisdirus

Take the same gear would would on any trip away from home.

Rainforests...deserts...extreme locations may require thought and planning on selections.

This is all the 'middle' stuff.

You take the same gear to Venice...London...Berlin ..as you do to Cleveland.

photoman43

This is the same advice I was going to post. I do recommend a fast prime lens for indoor places like churches and museums. The focal length will depend on what you want to shoot. I have taken these prime lenses on such trips (just one): 20mm, 35mm or 50mm. If you do not want to do that just increase your ISO when indoors with your zoom lens.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

I would stick with the Z50 and kit lenses.

ELNikkor

For simplicity, just the Z50 and two lenses. The few times you need to shoot in low-light, just bump up the ISO, the sensor can handle it. On a recent 6-week trip to Indonesia, I just took my D5100, 18-55 and 55-200. Rarely used the tele.

n4jee Loc: New Bern, NC

Sounds like the same Norwegian Epic cruise that my wife and I are booked on for the end of August. :You have such a short time ashore in each port that you can't see everything there is to see, much less do real photography. I'm leaving my Sony A7c with 24-240 lens at home and taking my Panasonic ZS-100. My wife and daughter will both have their ZS-70's with their incredible zoom range that I can borrow if I need the reach. We'll be enjoying the vacation and taking snapshots to record the memories. Either camera will make nice 16x20 prints if i get a really great picture.
The ZS-70 has the Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 720mm, a 1/2.3 sensor and sells for $350. The ZS-100 has the Equivalent Focal Length: 25 to 250, a 1' sensor and sells for $400. Both are 20MP, have eye level finders and are pretty much the same except for the larger sensor of the ZS100. I bought the 100 because I already had the use of my wife's ZS70. Of the two, I think the 30x zoom of the ZS70 trumps the 10x zoom of the ZS-100 and I've never really been glad I had the larger sensor. You'll find that you get more use out of a pocket camera )for non critical photography) then your more capable cameras. Enjoy your trip.

Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area

It’s really that simple.

JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

One additional thought...Take the camera and lens(es) you are most familiar with using. Why?

In September 2022, I did a float trip on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. I purchased an Olympus T-6 because it was well reviewed and more specifically waterproof. I was concerned about the rapids and my EM1 MKII bodies. I confess I did not familiarize myself with all the functions of the T-6 before the trip. While I have many good shots, I wish I had had my EM1 MKII with me in a dry sack as well. So regardless of camera size, take the kit you are most familiar with. Traveling to a special location like Europe is not the time to be learning a new kit.

eagle76sct Loc: 10930

Thanks for this info. I also have an 18-140 and use it as my go to lens. I was just considering what I want to carry when I go west on May to Denver and Arizona. I need to lighten my load and not carry so much stuff. Thanks again

Blues Dude

Go with your Z50 because your kit lenses will cover closeups to telephoto images.
If you don't have one already, buy the smallest camera bag that will hold everything.
Every night, back up your images to the cloud, just in case Murphy's lurking around.

Mainridge Loc: NW Mich, SW Fla

Thank-you hoggers for all your helpful replies. I found the following suggestions to be particularly helpful:
1) Most of you suggested the lightest kit possible.
2) Look at travel photos from past trips to see what focal length(s) were used the most.
3) The need for a faster lens if a lot of interior shots will be taken
4) Take the camera you are most familiar with.
5) Back up images daily if possible.

Thank-you again for all your sound advice! I am looking forward to the trip.

stan0301 Loc: Colorado

When ever I am out simply to take pictures I have a 8-16, and an 18-300 (which does pretty reasonable closeups) - not much it can’t handle