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How are these long focal lengths possible on such short lenses?

druthven

I own the D 500 with the 18-300mm, 4 lbs, the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ 1000, 2.13 lbs and the Sony RX 100 vii. a mere 15 oz with pouch and extra battery. The D 500 is my go to camera but if I am going to be doing a fair amount of walking I invariably go with the Lumix because of the weight. The Sony is a great pocket camera but it is so small it just doesn't have a camera feel and the controls are difficult to instinctively feel. With a harness such as the Cotton Carrier Skout or the Sling Belt the Lumix is barely noticeable. Both of these are $89.00 at B&H If you insist on using a neck strap I have a vintage Minox spy camera you can borrow. Sounds like a great trip.

lreisner Loc: Union,NJ

I assume that you bought the expensive camera because you love to take pictures. Buying the Sony RX100 VII or similar as a back up pocket camera makes sense no matter where you are. If you passion is taking pictures then take your Nikon 850 and if you have it a 24-70 lens, or a wide angle and medium range lens. The 850 has enough pixels that you can always crop. If needed for prints you can always use an enlargement program, by Topaz or PS...

As far as security, keep the camera close to you and get an ordinary day pack to keep it in. I have been using a Jansport day pack for years and it looks it. Just pad the bottom of the pack. Most hotel rooms in Europe have safes in them. In the evening when you go out and may not want to take the camera, leave it in the safe and use the small Sony. I have traveled to over 130 countries over 45 years and only have had cameras stolen in the United States. Point being you do not have to go overseas to get unlucky. Use a generic neck strap that doesn't advertise Nikon. I spent over a month traveling in the countries that you plan to visit on my own and never had a problem, with my good (expensive) camera, three lenses and a flash. I rarely used the flash. For peace of mind, insure your camera and periodically swap out the memory card so if the worse does happen, you do not lose everything, if the worse happens.

Final point: The benefit of having the Sony with you as well, if you use a wide angle on you Nikon, you can always pull out the Sony and use the 200mm lens, or the other way around. You would not need to fumble changing lenses, attracting attention or just missing the shot.

Horatio

A few months ago I purchased the Nikon P1000. What an outstanding camera. The zoom lens is incredible. The body is a little bigger than your point and shoots, because of the lens, but there is no changing lenses and you will definitely be happy with all the images. 3000 mm, low-light sensor, 16 megapixels and 4K video is what I remember about it. There is much more, but I would take a look at it.

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/compact-digital-cameras/coolpix-p1000.html

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Look at Fujifilm's Xseries cameras, a lot smaller than a DSLR and take great photo's.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Yes!!

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

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OleMe Loc: Montgomery Co., MD

Olympus OM-D E M10 Mark IV
https://m.dpreview.com/reviews/olympus-om-d-e-m10-mark-iv-review

Get it with the pancake "kit" lens, 14-42mm (~28-84mm equivalent). Interchangeable lenses but the basic is a good travel camera. I have the Mark III and love it. The IV ups the MPX to 20.

Look for a package deal with the "pancake" lens.

With lens retracted, this camera will even fit in a big pocket!

AJFRED Loc: Alabama

I have had good results with Canon’s G7X MK II. It will fit in a shirt pocket, collects both RAW and JPEGs and has a pretty decent set of optics. Downside is limited zoom range, which I found not to be a serious limitation for travel type photography. Some of the special “scene” modes are nice, too, such as night scenes handheld, and HDR when needed. It could use an electronic viewfinder, especially on very bright days, but then it does not stuff into the pocket so easily. I use the furnished little wrist strap to prevent drops and grabs. Nothing puts a bigger target on you than a big bag of fancy looking camera gear. Back in my film days, I once had my nice 35-300 zoom Nikkor disappear out of a bag carried on my shoulder, while riding a train in Prague from the train station to city center. The lock on the zipper was undisturbed, but a razor had neatly cut open the bag. I am sure there are other equally good smaller cameras which will meet your needs, but I am very happy with the G7X-II.

Lagoonguy Loc: New Smyrna Beach, FL

Sorry for your loss. That is a rotten feeling, my 84, at the time, year old stepfather was pickpocketed by a tag team on a Prague trolley even after they had tried once and failed to steal my wife’s bag. He was revisiting his WWII experience and it broke his heart that he could no longer stop it from happening as he had been a tough platoon sergeant in the war. The good news was his wallet was waiting for him at home when he arrived as the Prague Police had recovered it, sans his money but all his important papers were there. He died two weeks short of a hundred after a great life.

Nitroclimber Loc: Nebraska

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

If it were me, I'd be using my Samsung S21 Ultra. I wouldn't be burdened with bulky equipment and looking like a tourist. Probably be a lot safer too.

AJFRED Loc: Alabama

Great story about your stepfather. The crooks’ techniques have not changed. A crowd surrounded us on an already crowded rail car. Luckily, I had papers, money and passport in a bag hanging on my neck, and hidden away under clothing. I still do that technique to this day.

Lagoonguy Loc: New Smyrna Beach, FL

Good idea.

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

Many years ago I spent a month in Manhattan doing a special assignment for my employer. It required me to be out and about at all varied hours of the day. As a native Texan who had been to New York City only a couple of times, and never totally "under my own power," I had many of the same concerns that seem to be lurking just under the surface of a lot of the replies here. When I arrived and asked the folks there how to avoid trouble, their replies all summarized exactly the same way:
--Don't go into any dark alleys.
--Keep your head up at all times.
--No matter the truth, never, never look lost.

Even though it required some focus at first, I decided to just swallow hard and follow the advice. I ended up being there every day for four weeks, except for a two and a half day trip home in the middle. I never had even the hint of trouble, and I was working on our company's evening operations, which ran until a little after midnight.

That same advice has continued to serve me for the last 30 years in a number of locations. So just don't go to places that you can tell by looking that you have no business going. Stay aware of your situation and those around you at all times. And present the image that even if someone identifies you as a visitor, they know that you have been there at least 25 times before. If you look nervous or frightened, you're likely toast already.