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7 hours ago, Docker123 said:

is that a specific United Airlines flight?
 

all their literature allows a carryon plus a personal bag.

 

United Airlines Carry-On Allowance

1 personal item: FREE
1 standard carry-on bag: FREE (including Basic Economy Transatlantic flights & excluding all other Basic Economy fares*)

 

@Docker123 that’s what I thought but when I researched after purchase this is the info I found. 

14 hours ago, pierces said:

This is most of my response from your post on another thread. 

 

 

...if you already own a good DLSR (or two), use them. To me, not traveling with my "good" cameras is like buying formal wear but hitting the red carpet in t-shirt and shorts because it's more comfortable and you might spill something on your "good" clothes.

 

I've owned Powershots and a Sony HX-5V and while I liked the size and convenience, I always ended up with the big camera when the pictures mattered. When I picked up a Nokia Icon phone about six years ago, I stopped carrying the compact camera because with the exception of occasionally missing the compact's longer zoom, the phone took better pictures. My current Pixel didn't do anything to change my mind about compacts but I still use the big camera when the photos matter. (Full disclosure...I like my camera and I like using it.) There are compacts like the Sony RX100 series that will rival or beat phones in overall versatility but nothing under the $500 mark and most over $1000. 

 

Instead of spending a couple hundred dollars on a cheap camera for Alaska, pack a DSLR, rent a good zoom and have fun taking pictures. I assume you bought the DSLRs because you like taking pictures and if that's the case, you'll find that Alaska is worth a little effort. It is a target-rich environment for photography.

 

My opinion. Your mileage may vary.

 

Dave

Dave,

Thanks for your suggestion.  It's more about traveling and having to pack my camera in my checked luggage.  I want the Camera with me and my flight doesn't allow a carry-on.  

3 hours ago, Paul S said:

Have you thought about a new camera strap for the DSLR? DW and I each bought a Black Rapid double breathe to carry two cameras, and if we only have one camera each with us we split the double and use it with the brad breathe underarm stabiliser strap. We each have a Fuji X-H1 with battery grip as the main camera, and a selection of lenses up to a 100-400, which combined is fairly weighty, but the strap gets the weight off our necks onto the shoulders with a good balance and we can walk around all day hardly noticing it. This is especially important for DW as she moved up from an X-T10 and was worried about the extra load, but with the new strap it isn’t a problem. I’m sure there are other brands which will do a similar job. Maybe something like this would help?

it's more the added weight and desire to have my Camera with me and lack of ability to bring a carry-on with Untied Airlines.  I don't want it backed in my checked luggage.  I'll check out the straps your suggesting for future trips.  Thanks so much.

11 hours ago, Oakman58 said:

 

I'm 74 years old and I no longer want to lug a heavy DSLR and lenses with me.  For my purposes a bridge camera from Nikon or Canon with a long zoom is all I need.  I'm not going to be making mural sized pictures from the photos I took in Alaska.  The photo of the mountain goats I posted was taken from a moving cruise ship with my camera fully zoomed (1200mm).  They were little white dots and hard to spot on the mountainside and hard to spot with the naked eye and it was luck that I got two shots of them.  I'm a big fan of bridge cameras with long zooms and I think the photos I posted can stand up to anybody's criticism.

Thanks for the input.  I like your suggestion for a bridge camera.  I'm not planning on making any mural sized photos either.  I like the idea of a bridge camera to save space.  United Airline doesn't allow a carry-on, so the weight of my Nikon and desire to back it separate from my checked bag is my primary concern for wanting a smaller and easier to manage camera.  I'm going to check out the Cannon you recommended and make a decision.  I know my local Wal-mart just marked down the CannonSX530.  

11 hours ago, Oakman58 said:

 

 

1 hour ago, bronzey214 said:

I was the opposite way. I had an RX10 and sold it to buy a Canon EOS R because I wanted to be sure I was happy with the photos I took. I know the DSLR is bulky, but, if you're not going to go back to Alaska frequently, maybe rethink not bringing it.

What DSLR do you have?

Nikon D90 and an older Cannon Rebel

I'm so glad to see your post.  I too love to see photos of the food so that I can have a better idea of what to expect.  Meals are an experience and we eat with our eyes as well.  I'll be going on my first cruise in May 2020 to Alaska and can't wait.  I'm a real foodie and love wonderful meals, so I'm hoping to learn more about what to expect.  Happy sailing.

45 minutes ago, Oakman58 said:

These are great images!!!! It can't get here soon enough

 

 

I was very satisfied with the results I got with my Canon SX530 for our Alaskan trip.  It has a good optical zoom lens (50X) and excellent image stabilization.  It is a tiny bit smaller than most bridge cameras and lighter in weight.  The biggest negative for the SX530 is it doesn't shoot in RAW.

 

Here are a few of my favorite images.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have a Cannon DSLR and Nikon D90, but looking for a bridge camera to take on my cruise to Alaska, do any of you have a suggestion for something that's reliable, higher photo quality than your typical point in shoot or phone camera?  I've been looking at the Panasonic Luminex LZ85 I think is the model and some of the Kodak and Cannon models.  I'd like to stay in the 200-300 range, as I already have other cameras for use at home, I just don't want the extra weight on the flight and cruise.

Thanks

Hi ChicagoPaul,

Could you please share what type of camera you took on the trip?

Hi everyone, 

Looking for suggestions on the best camera to take on cruise to Alaska.  I don't want to bring my DSLR, it's bulky and will take room in luggage, so I'm looking for suggestions on a Bridge Camera to bring.  For those who have taken the cruise, I will be going May 2020 out of Vancouver.  I've seen lots of great pictures posted on these forums, but not sure what everyone is shooting with.  I don't want to rely on a cell phone as they do not produce the quality of pictures that I am looking for.  Suggestions greatly appreciated.  I'm just counting the days and reading everything I can about cruising.  This will be my first cruise and my first trip to Alaska.  

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Reading your journal about the cruise makes me even more excited for mine in May 2020.  I also wanted to say I hope your daughter is doing well and that she will continue to do well.  What a wonderful way to celebrate her survivorship.  F###Cancer is so true.  Here's to many more trips to you, your wife, beautiful daughter and soon to be son-in-law.

I have so enjoyed reading about your cruise.  We will be cruising to Alaska May 17, 2020.  I'm even more excited about our cruise after reading about yours.  Can't wait.  Loved all the pictures and your honest detailing of the cruise and Vancouver.