Suggested Camera and Equipment Kit

Note: This is a travelling experience, so try to keep weight to a minimum while still covering the basics.

Camera bag - a backpack with waist belt is suggested

Camera body

Wide angle zoom, 24-70 mm

Telephoto zoom, 70-200 mm (optional)

Lightweight tripod, sturdy enough to hold your heaviest lens and camera combination

Polarising filter for landscapes

Flash - small, dedicated

Cleaning kit

Spare camera battery

Battery charger

Laptop preloaded with Photoshop and Lightroom

At least 1.5Gb RAM

Back-up device or DVDs or CDs

Card reader

Mouse

Power cables and Italian plug adaptor