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Originally Posted by dammage79
So I'm planning on doing some traveling for the next year or so and I feel I need a good camera to take with me. I was going to go DSLR but decided on a mirrorless as they're lightweight and easier to travel with.
I should clairify that I am no professional photographer so I'm not look for ALL the bells and whistles but certainly looking for something better than a point and shoot pocket camera.
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Wait a minute, if you're going to be backpacking or travelling light, especially for a year - you're coming at this the wrong way.
Forget camera specs and bringing a bunch of lenses - what you'd need is something compact, good range zoom, manual controls, and weatherproofable. I laughed at the German guy and his NEX-5 lugging this satchel of lenses everywhere and trying to change in the dust of the Namibian desert.
What you need is a Canon G16 / G1X Mk 2 and a Pelican 1050 case ($24). Good controls (manual), decent IQ, all in a company weatherproof / dust proof case. Not too expensive so if it does get stolen it's not the end of the world. Discrete too so you don't attract unwanted attention.
I'm a photographer but a traveller first - and that means a compromise on the camera side.