if you do get benefits does it go back to the time that you applied. is that possible way that you can buy a camera not as good but decent one when you do get benefits. I think it's actually more important for you to have a camera for your well being then to pay off those credit cards when you get benefits. I'm sorry you're in this situation and I know how much it sucks.do your parents know that you had to sell your camera?maybe you can find someone that will let you borrow that camera I know it has to be really good friends and so on so that you can take it on your trip?

again I am so so sorry, I know how much those things mean and how horrible it is to have to give them up. I hope you can find a solution so you can enjoy your trip.