Some background... I'm fairly new to photography but take pride in my shots (don't we all). I shoot mainly wildlife (especially birds). For the last few years I've been using a Canon Digital Rebel XT w/ kit 18-55 as well as a 70-300mm f 4.5-5.6 IS USM.


I'll be going to Alaska in the near future and have about $1500 w/ which to upgrade my gear. I've considered upgrading both my camera (to a t1i or t2i) or upgrading to a 15-85mm, 70-200mm f4L, or 100-400mm. Or, some combination of camera + lens in that price range.


While I do shoot mainly wildlife I can't imagine giving up landscape shots in Alaska. So, I'm in that all too familiar area... do I sacrifice one for the other? Is there any combination of lenses/cameras that will allow me to get quality shots of both on my trip?


Thanks for any and all suggestions.