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Originally Posted by Amethyst
So I've been researching things and it seems like there are three good options:
1) Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
2) Nikon Coolpix P900
3) Canon Power Shot SX60HS...
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A bit of a controversial advice here. I understand your urge to have a better camera for the trip, but honestly, none of the above cameras are going to give you a serious advantage over a cell-phone photography. Yes, some advantage, but nothing of real substance. No good zooming, no reach, no image stabilization, no low-light capability. You said it yourself, photography is not something you consider a hobby, so why spend any money at all on an inferior camera? I mean, serious amateur photographers (i.e. crazy and sick bunch of people) are guilty of vanity in hoarding up expensive gear and trying to take a semi-pro shot of something just to say: "Look, I took that shot myself!" But you are not going that way, I take it, so why bother? I sometimes come back from traveling and can hardly remember the views, because I only look at them from a camera viewfinder.
I suggest just enjoying the majestic scenery with your own eyes and taking a few shots with your phone to remember the special moments you want to remember.