My first post as a new member after introducing myself...and looking forward to hearing back form you all.

I have just sold my entry level Pentax DSLR (and lenses) which was three years old and much used and loved and am looking at replacing it. I will be carrying it on bushwalks, mostly only day walks but also the occassional multi day walk so want to travel reasonably lightly. Also, I want to avoid having to change lenses outdoors. I also want a camera which will record HD video.

Have been doing a lot of looking and reading and have almost decided on a Nikon D7000 body and a Tamron 10-270mm lens. Will this combination be suitable for photographing landscape, also birds and wildflowers and not too bulky or heavy?

If I do need a second lens, what would you suggest?

Regards,

hikerheather