Ob1 Loc: Utah

On our Alaskan trip I took two bodies. A full frame A7rll with a 24-70. A 6500 with a 70-300. Both lens are not that big. Remember this is Alaska is RAINS. I did not want to worry about water and changing lens. Take camera covers you will need them. You will take many panorama images. Denali is a photographers dream. It is an amazing place.

Walt C

Have been to Alaska many times. Great landscape views. Fortunately I now have a Nikon 610 and a 750 to easily swap lenses. Definitely take two cameras, a tripod and good protective camera packs, as you have a rental car to haul that gear. That 600mm and the 18-135 should fill the bill for shooting purposes and if room a 28mm something and a handy small 300mm. Have camera protection for rain and mist. The bus trip through the park is an absolute must as you are almost assured of getting good bear, moose and caribou shots. If you can plan to camp at Mirror lake you will have an opportunity, if you are lucky, to get spectacular shots of the mountain. It sometimes stays clouded over for days. Luckily I got to take my truck thru once, camped at Mirror and got took shots all night long while the the mountain shed its clouds. Get down to the water fronts to take pictures of those huge halibut and stream side for spawning salmon. It is our last frontier that is slowly disappearing before the onslaught of the greed of mining and drilling, which the politicians are encouraging to take precedence over the irreplaceable environment. PS depending upon time and money a trip to Glacier Bay and the cruise up it to the Glaciers is unforgettable.

carl hervol Loc: jacksonville florida

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annconstantino

Thanks everyone, after reading all these responses, I'm definitely leaning toward two bodies. I do have a 10-year old D60 that I could take instead of the Sony. Hmmmm, now it's getting even more complicated.
Ann

jbartkus

I would recommend two cameras. I just returned from the Galapagos, and it was much easier to deal with two cameras than to change lenses in the field. Plus, in case one got damaged, I had a backup. In addition to my two Sony DSLRs (lenses were 70-400 and 18-135) I also brought my Nikon P900, which has a small sensor and does not have raw support, but has an awesome zoom and was easy to carry on some challenging hikes. I found that I used it a whole lot more than I thought I would and the photos are more than acceptable. Quite good actually. As an aside, our photo instructor carried a DSLR with telephoto lens and a cell phone for wide angle. And my husband’s cell phone landscapes are very nice. Go figure.

ocman

It rain/drizzles a lot in Alaska, the best thing I brought was a cheap “raincoat” that fit a longer lens. It had a cinch string so that it would go out to the end of the lens. It also covered the camera just not the front glass part.
I definitely was able to shoot in weather when other folks just kept their cameraps in the bag.

This was the best thing I brought, and the least expensive. I think I paid $15 for a 2 pack that was labeled “disposable” ( but I still have them).

Bob

pmackd Loc: Alameda CA

On trips where I'm going to be shooting wildlife and landscape/seascape/cityscape I prefer two DX bodies, in my case a D500 and a D7100. My 300mm f4 VR PF stays on the D500 (with or without a 1.4x TC). The D7100 mounts Nikon DX 16 - 80mm, 70-300 DX AF-P, or DX AF-P 10-20mm. The AF-P lenses are very light, so the whole kit plus case is under 10 lb. If I want to carry one camera, I leave the D7100 in my room or hotel and change lenses on the D500. My FX D750 stays home. (I mean home, home as in not taken.) For city trips, especially where low light/night photography will be important I take only the D750 and usually only the 24 - 120mm f4.

steinr98

I just got back from a photo shoot and found that by having 2 cameras, I "DID NOT" miss a shot. No way would I have gotten some of my shots with having to change lenses!! I used a belt clip for one camera and a neck strap for the second one- this way, when I need the belted camera I could drop the neck strap camera and use the other one- I'm sure you get the point- There are many ways to use two cameras and you will need to figure what works for you. I had a long lens on one camera, and th eother camera had an overall lens. Tamron came out with the 18-400 lens which is a all in one however- depending on how critical you are on sharpness this may not be the best choice. I know some folks say it it pretty darn good however Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, if you get my drift- I'm not knocking this lens but it is not the sharpest kid on the block-It is a pretty good lens tho for an over all lens.

ExposuresandArt

In a little late on this one-BUT- I offer my recent experience out West, did the 5 Natl Parks & few State Parks in AZ, Utah area. Brought two mirrorless Fujis, 12mm Zeiss on one, 18-135mm on the other. Several spare batteries & adequate # of cards. Worked out very well as my goal was interior slot canyons (used BOTH cameras) and exterior landscapes & panos. Captured amazing sights and did not need to change lenses (valuable in the slot camyons with 'Spirit' dust). In your case the 150-600 for wildlife as well as scenics, so I suggest both cameras listed & lenses. Enjoy your Photo Safari & pls post pics on your return.

DeanS Loc: Capital City area of North Carolina

Were you on the MiM tour with NCM last Sep?

DeanS Loc: Capital City area of North Carolina

Were you on MiM your with NCM last Sep?

current Loc: Hooper Utah

I just got back from a week long trip to Europe and took one camera - Canon 5d Mark lll, not light - and two lenses. I walked all day every day and can’t imagine having lugged two cameras.

Exposures and Art Loc: Murrells Inlet SC

No, rented RVs w/friends in May for 18 days-memorable!

Bike guy Loc: Atlanta

I already own two just for the reason of having a backup on an important trip

RolandDieter

For trips like this I take two cameras, each with a different lens which I don't remove. You would miss many shots if you need to change lenses. If you really prefer either two cameras or two lenses, get two high quality bridge/point-and-shoot cameras ... some have lots of zoom but narrow apertures and others have wide apertures but much less zoom.