nkedel

Just because you've got 15MP doesn't mean that you've actually got the optical resolution of a 15-18MP camera with a larger sensor. (Doesn't typically matter for day to day use, as long as you compose for most of the frame; the biggest loss is ability to crop.)

Also, lack of optical zoom (in most cases) and (for those who care) lack of ability to blur the background.

pushback

Great for snapshots maybe but if I am going someplace where I want to get serious my Canon 5D Mark III and my assortment of lenses/filters comes along. There's no right answer--it's a matter of what you want out of your final product.

sea_jeff

I don't think anyone is going to argue that a camera phone is a substitute for a big sensor and really fast glass - I think some of you are missing the point. We know that a camera phone isn't going to be a bokeh monster.

Camera phones are getting better all the time and there are times when I don't want to or cannot carry a big kit.

Have you seen these iPhone 6 shots? Pretty nice - regardless of the gear.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...n-mobiles.html

flipstah

Camera phones are good enough but if you want quality photos for enlarging, you can't beat a dedicated camera with optical zoom

The Lumia 1020 is ridiculously good for what it is.

Kyoto

Canon 120. Upgraded from S90.
Great because it is small and fits into my jeans pocket (even with pouch as below). Great mix of features, especially the 24mm (equivalent) wide angle lens (great for street photography).

It is perfect with this camera case: As tight as it gets, but still room for one spare battery (careful, with a spare battery in the little inner pocket, the camera goes in only one way/orientation). Even with this case, it still slides easily into my jeans front pocket. Or the inner pocket of my suit jacket. Thus, when traveling, the camera is always with me. You can even use the belt loop for an additional carrying option (this is where the camera and case is when I am on a flight - on my belt).

Always take some spare batteries, at least two, they are always in my pants, in a tiny pouch. Weighs almost nothing. Third party batteries, work as well as the originals, and cheap, check on amazon.

Shoot RAW format, and spend a bit of time with a simple RAW editor. The one that comes with Canon cameras is ok. Easy to operate.

I traveled with heavy camera equipment in my past, and multiple lenses. No longer. Rarely do I miss a longer tele lens. 99% of my time I am fine. And the best camera is the one you ALWAYS have with you. The camera is nothing but a tool. The brush does not make the famous painting. It is the artist, with his hands, and eyes.

rajuindia

I always used my canon camera when I am in traveling.

PradoC

Anyone know when the RX100 Mark4 will be announced?

wco81

It's been about a year since the Mark 3, which is still being sold at full price.

In fact all the Sony lineup is about a year old.

Maybe there's some photo event coming up?

PradoC

The RX100 have been historically introduced every June. Hopefully soon.

glennaa11

Just spent two weeks in Spain with my Olympus E-M1. Still the "best" camera I have ever used (in terms of ease of use and quality output for the size) and my favorite travel companion.

12Mermaids

I'm just starting to explore photography beyond a smartphone and my Nikon D3300 is being shipped this week.

In August, I'm on a Baltic cruise and wonder if I should just take the kit lens or also the 55-200mm telephoto. I'm thinking both, but don't want to overdo it.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

nkedel

I wouldn't call two lenses overdoing it, and if it's anything like the Canon one, the 55-200mm telephoto should be pretty light.

If you truly only want to bring one, bring the wider kit lens, but I'd bring both (you can always lock up the 55-200mm in a suitcase when not in use.)

abmj-jr

Best advice is to spend a lot of time between receiving your new camera and that nice trip just getting to know the camera. Take a lot of pictures, even if just in your back yard or neighborhood. The idea is to become familiar with the camera, its idiosyncrasies, capabilities and controls so that when it really matters you don't have to think about it. Or worse, need to refer to the owner's manual every few minutes for how to do some simple adjustment. A Nikon DSLR is a lot more capable camera than a phone or a point-and-shoot but also more complicated and demanding. Leaving it in Auto and just using it like a big P&S rather defeats the purpose of buying a nice camera.

I agree with the advice from nkedel that taking both lenses is not "overdoing it." You will want to take most of your "walking around" photos with the basic kit lens but the telephoto will come in handy for taking photos from the ship of shore-side sights and perhaps other vessels and such.

UA_Flyer

Congratulations on starting your DSLR with Nikon D3300.

Two lens definitely not over doing it.

Enjoy your trip and hope you share a few photos with us or do a trip report in the trip report forum!

PradoC

Just bring both, it's a cruise afterall! You won't need to be hauling it around everywhere anyways.