I have traveled many places with cameras and never been asked about them, but I don't take a lot of gear with me--at most a camera and a couple of lenses, maybe a gorilla pod. The only country where I have had any issues was Brazil, where they carefully note cameras and computers you have with you when arrive and then make sure you still have them when you leave. But that is a whole different issue--it was Brazil wanting to make sure you were not bringing anything in for Brazilians.

I have had excellent luck buying Canon refurbished products, including one bundle. The price was so low on the bundle, I got it even though I only wanted the camera. I sold the lens, making the camera even less expensive. All of the refurbished items I have bought from them have been like new and come with a one year warranty. I haven't really priced out that particular combo, but if it seems like a good deal to you, I would go for it.

This would definitely be true unless you were using a camera that had come out before Windows 10. You should be able to view those raw files just fine. In fact, I think Microsoft was updating codecs regularly before Windows 10.

I spent way too much money trying to find a good bag to carry camera equipment on the plane. Bought and sold many I thought sounded right only to be disappointed when it arrived--mostly too big. Finally went into local camera store and explained my issues. (Absolutely, my bad--it is the first place I should have gone!!) They found me exactly the bag I needed and wanted, which was a smaller Think Tank Airporter (I believe is what it is called). You don't have much equipment really, the navigator would probably be fine for you. These bags are on the expensive side, but I found it sort of like buying a tripod. You can waste money on bags that don't work or get one that is right the first time. Also, the internet isn't necessarily the best place for asking for bag advice. I took some advice from this site, but most people recommending bags turned out to be quite a bit bigger than I am and that didn't work so well.

I realize not everyone has a camera store near by, but if you do, you might want to check it out.

Actually, the Sony doesn't do this (at least the a7iii and a7riii don't) and are real dust magnets. The Nikon is probably better dust wise. But, a rocket blower will become your best friend!

To the OP, Amfoto has given you some good, clear steps to follow. Try his suggestions. It seems like you are saying the camera recorded the raw files in addition to the jpgs but your computer programs don't recognize them.

The codec (basically a program to read raw files) can be a real pain in the neck, no question about it, but once you solve the initial problem of seeing the photos in your program, you should be able to process raw files pretty easily and enjoy the benefits of it.

Different people more comfortable with this or that solution will have different ways of dealing with the codec problem. It is possible that if you have an older version of Paintshop Pro or that suite (before say September 2017--around the time the 6d ii was first released)--it could be a problem with the program, and you would need to update it. The updated program should be able to recognize for CR2 (raw) files. If you have had the program for a long time, I would first try to upgrade the program.

After that, I think the recommendation to download Faststone's Picture Viewer might be the easiest way to actually see what the raw files look like (though as others have said, that may not be necessary if you can get them into your processing program). At first, as others have pointed out, they probably won't look as good as jpgs, but you will be amazed what you can do processing them.

As others have pointed out, you can view all Canon raw files in Canon's DPP4. It actually is not bad as a photo viewer (or editor), but it is another level of software, and it is not particularly user friendly, so I would kind of recommend staying away from it even though I have worked it into my pp routine since acquiring the Canon R.

Good luck!

Do you have files next to the jpg files that have some kind of logo on them? If so, those are the raw files, so you have them in your folder. You can't see them because the Canon 6 D II was released after your Windows version was. CR2 is the raw format Canon used to use, but they changed it with each model. I believe I read somewhere that if you update to the newest Windows 10 version, you can then add newer camera Codecs which include the CR2 files for your files.

If you see the files with icons, you might try to open them in the Corel program the way you normally open your jpg photos. Good luck.

Something in the Sony RX100 series.

There is no reason to assume this at all. After shooting at a beach, it was obvious a massive fire had started somewhere nearby. We all decided to get out while we could. I was walking toward the car when the fire appeared coming over a hill. I dumbly turned to photograph it while walking and tripped on a step I didn't see. The camera and lens hit the ground, although I took both into Canon and while you could see scratch marks nothing serious was affected. Just the other day I was looking for something in my bag and a lens that wasn't well secured dropped out, but only fell a short distance. I haven't even checked that one out yet, as it is an old fisheye I don't use much (which is probably why it wasn't as secure in the bag as it should be. Stuff happens.

The lens is definitely not one of Sony's best lenses, but it is not terrible and is incredibly light. I used it with an a7iii for awhile as a hiking combo. A fairly inexpensive step up would be the Tamron 2.8 equivalent.

I have a Sony a7riiii. Though mft are smaller and lighter, I am very impressed with the quality of the a7riii. I am older and have back issues, but I can carry it all day without issues. In traveling to Europe, I use it with the 12-24 F4 lens (a bit heavy, but great for cathedrals, other large buildings, and certain street scenes. I also use the very light and sharp Tamron 28-70 2.8. Just the a7riii and the Tamron could probably be fine for most people. The only thing I don't like about the Sony is that I have a hard time keeping dust off the sensor even though I am very careful changing lenses.

Knowing, I would be changing lenses a lot, I recently went to Bali and used a Canon R with the Rf 24-105 f4 and EF 16-35 f4 lenses. It was pretty light and again I walked around with it all day. The photos were striking--very, very good. It doesn't seem to collect dust the way my Sonys have. I would make the R my main camera even for Europe, but Canon's closest equivalent is the EF 11-24 F4, which is very bulbous in front, which makes it not such a great travel lens and is also heavy.

I think you said you have been with Nikon. I am sure the Nikon z6 and z7 are also excellent.

I have found a bit of a learning curve on all of them, even the R though I have been using Canon's for years. But whatever you get should be good. Both of these are full-frame cameras. Other choices would be smaller, but I like both of the systems I am using a lot.

lock it up in your safe any time you are not in your room! This is not a New York thing, but a common sense hotel thing.

If what you list here is correct, it is a very old lens. What camera do you want to pair it with? My inclination would be to say look at the f/4 version which is very sharp and has IS, though I do understand why you might want the faster lens for real estate.

I have an use the lens on my "kayak camera," the camera I use in my kayak and other small boats for birds and wildlife. I think it is a great lens, especially for the price right now! I find it very sharp (using it with an sl2) as I don't want to take really expensive equipment on the water. I also like that it is very light weight so I can maneuver it well at the same time I am kayaking. It is a really great lens for the price!