Both sold or just the 12-100 f4 ??

It is refreshing to see an attractive model who hasn't been inked up or pierced. Smile in #1 looks a bit unnatural to me. And yes, finger off the trigger until you're ready to shoot!!! BTW, what model laser sight is that? Doesn't look like a Crimson Trace.... old Tasco perhaps?

Mines...minds???

Sure looks like that first bag is a traveling man's bag, especially with the attached light.

Sony

At least you saved the best for last!!
Aim High...Go Blue...Air Force!!!

Beautiful shots; incredible camera...really puts the word "resolution" into perspective.

Another reason why I LOVE my Pany GX9!!

I miss Big Sky country. This is one reason why. Great shot!!

Beautiful captures of my birthplace!! Ain't no place quite like The City!!

I have the Oly 60mm Macro and wouldn't have any other. That ability to get 1:1 from a longer lens to subect distance is real important.... I don't have to worry about camera/lens shadows on the subject, and if it it an insect it won't be as quick to scurry/fly away.
And you can't go wrong with Oly weathersealing. I also like the button on the barrel where you can select one of three focus ranges. Read up on it at dpreview.com or any of the other review sites.

YES!!! I am so tired of reading about the Canon v. Nikon wars and about mirror slap when using tripods.

We havw many forums on UHH, I subscribe to 7 at present and have subscribed to 12 in the past.

It costs nothing and would help those who use mirrorless.

The best place for mirrorless at present is MU-43.COM, dedicated to ILC M43 systems.

I am tired of the FF PROs, semi-pros, and "enthusiaats" proclaiming "if you ain't FF, you ain't shit".

I spend a lot of time reading thru the various forums, and would like to see SEVERAL new ones: FF Mirrorless, M43 ILC, P&S, and Bridge. It would let people read only what concerns them.

If they want general info, they can always go to the MAIN photography forum.

It costs nothing and would be helpful.

I am amazed about how much crappy info is posted to answer a simple question, especially from people living outside the USA who have zero knowledge of CBP regulations or the application thereof.

If you don't KNOW the answer, then STFU!!

The poor OP is now more confused then ever.

To the OP: do some research on your own at the CBP website. The answers are there if you look.

Some thoughts to ponder: you will be traveling around Japan mostly on a train or a bus, and shooting through windows
The Shinkansen bullet trains are VERY fast (think 290 KPH) and high shutterspeeds are required regardless of focal length.

You will not do interior shots of shrines, as they are small and only Shinto priests (and funeral mourners) are usually allowed in.

Buddhist temples are much bigger, sometimes with several buildings, and visitors are usually welcome. The interior of temples are usually dimly lit, requiring a fast lens, preferably f1.8 or better, and a focal length or 28mm or shorter. Flash may or may not be allowed in a temple, depending on the meditation activities going on at the time and the policies of the head monk.

The most striking thing about nights in Japanese cities is the plethora of colors. They have bright colorful lights in urban centers, much more so then in the typical US city. It's like a Times Square only more so.

My choices would be a 24-70mm f2.8 zoom as this will cover landscapes, shots from busses and trains, and daytime street shots.

Second choice would be a fast wide angle in the 14-24mm range (prime or zoom) for temple interiors and maiko/geisha performances.

I don't think you will use a 70-200mm f4 that much. Too big, too heavy, and you can crop in LR. Just my opinion, but I lived there for 10 years....

Gan batte kudasai !!

The Presidio has some great spots to shoot the GG Bridge. Also check out Lombard Street, Telegraph Hill, Nob Hill, The Wharf, and Ghiardelli square.

Do NOT go into the Tenderloin, the Mission district, Potrero Hill, Haight-Ashbury, or Hunters Point.