MarkD Loc: NYC

Depending on how light you want to travel:

1. a compact like a Sony RX100 m3 or a Nikon P7800

2. a bridge camera like a Panasonic FZ1000 or FZ200

3. your 6D with a Canon 18-135 IS

FWIW, if I were going to Rome I'd take my D5200 with my Tamron 16-300 VC PZD and my Nikon P7800 for the times that I don't want to shlep the DSLR.

Don't forget to set money aside to pay the taxes on the value of the trip.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

Congratulations!
My daughter won us an all inclusive trip to Jackson Hole Wyoming once. From Riverton, WY.
Not as far as Rome, but fun for us.

Rome at 50% off. Sounds great to me, Paul.

I like luggage with wheels myself.
As for the camera / gear dilemma....
If you can get them to consent, or just be good and sneaky, slip your gear into each of the 4 suitcases and let them share the load.
Just leave some of their undies at home to make room. ;)

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

".....renting a camera for the trip."

I don't think rental is the only choice.

It seems that, like it or not, the new order of camera retail is online from places like B&H, Adorama, Amazon, Sony, Panasonic, Wal-Mart, etc.

In exchange for traditional brick and mortar distribution costs other systems are in place. Since you can't hold, touch or feel what you are buying, better online companies have liberal exchange or refund programs. The costs for this service, and the required resale channels for returns, are built in.

Good ethics and a good conscious are important. But, if you are reasonably sure you will like a camera well enough to keep it, you should order it. If you don't find it up to your expectations, all the majors will take it back, typically for up to thirty days, without question.

The first 30 days are literally a trial period.

I bought my RX100i from a primary online source. In an email I explained that I was buying it for a cruise-ship trip and would not be "testing" the camera until departure. Should I wait until the last few days, or order anyway. The reply was to buy and enjoy with a 30 day extension to the normal 30 day policy of guaranteed return for any reason.

With such generous and sincere customer service, my wife and I have spent a good bit of money with that store since.

I'm quite sure they keep track and obvious abuse would get you removed from the customer list!

I've never done it, but I suspect if you were trying to choose between two similar cameras like a Sony RX100 and a Panasonic LX100, they would send you both for "trial", agreeing to take one back.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

Check out the Sony RX100 III. It will keep you and your family happy. Have fun.

drmarty Loc: Pine City, NY

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Psergel Loc: New Mexico

It's on my short list

Thanks

Infinite Imager Loc: California

I have both of the following but prefer the SX280 HS for extended travel and being able to pocket it then whip it out whenever or wherever. SAFE JOURNEY
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX60-HS

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

Love the X-E2

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Donkas1946 Loc: Southern NH

If this is a camera that you will be using every now and then I would recommend the SX50. I was in the same situation going to Disney and bought the SX 50. I was so impressed with it that I see no need to upgrade to the 60. If you are going to use it quite often then I would go with the 60. Took close to 800 photos and did not have to delete many at all. Hope this helps.

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

What a great trip. Look into Canon's SX 50 or SX 60, look at Linda's pictures for distant shots and mine lately of macro shots. I sold my Canon 5 D Mark II and all my professional big lens in leau of these two cameras. Have fun and good luck.

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

My wife went on a Europe trip a couple of years ago and took a Canon SX160. It worked out well for her. It is a little slow sometimes because it uses AA batteries, but that is why she took it so she wouldn't have to worry about charging the battery. She took AA rechargeable batteries and a dual voltage charger with her but there were times when it was handy to buy a couple of batteries on the spot. It also has a great image stabilization feature to allow for inexperienced photographers a 16X optical zoom and 16 MP. On a 10 day trip she brought back about 10GB of photos.

lalezo Loc: Gainesville, FL

My Travel, Carry -around, bridge camera is a Canon G12 ... all you'need is plenty of SD Cards and and at least one additional battery, and of course the battery charger and adapter to plug-in the charger.

Enjoy your trip and bring back wonderful memories and loads of images.

Lloyd

ole sarg Loc: south florida

SX 60 you know the canon menu system.

singleviking Loc: Lake Sebu Eco Park, Philippines

Panasonic's LX-100 is they're answer to Sony's RX-100M3. Both are exceeding small and well made cameras with similar optics and capabilities. When I was shopping though, the Panasonic was not released so I chose the Sony RX-100M3 but Panasonic went 1 step further by using the 4/3 sensor. They are both excellent cameras for travel.

Fleckjohn65 Loc: Ajax Ontario Canada

P. You know your 6D and its capabilities. This may be a trip of a lifetime. If you want memories that will last for the years to come. Take the 6D
Why risk a new camera and it's unknown functionality. I bet when you get home the family will appreciate your 6 D art. Bon voyage! You will love Rome.