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So the girlfriend and I are backpacking Australia in a few months and I want to buy a camera that will take great pictures but not require its own set of luggage. The only thing is I dont know a whole lot about cameras. Anybody out there that could give me some advice on what to look for. There will be tons of outdoor pictures, nightlife, action shots, as this is going to be the trip of our lifetime! Thanks alot guys!!