Steve McCurry, renowned for his evocative portraits like the iconic "Afghan Girl," has utilized a variety of camera gear throughout his illustrious career, adapting to technological advancements while maintaining his distinctive photographic style.
Current Camera Gear
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Leica SL2 and SL3 Mirrorless Cameras: In recent years, McCurry has embraced Leica's SL-series mirrorless cameras. He frequently pairs these bodies with the versatile Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–90mm f/2.8–4 lens, which he uses for the majority of his work. Additionally, he employs the 15–35mm f/3.5–4.5 and 90–280mm f/2.8–4 lenses for specific shooting scenarios.
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| Leica SL2 see it on Amazon |
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| Leica SL3 see it on Amazon |
Smartphone Photography: Demonstrating adaptability, McCurry has also explored smartphone photography. Notably, he used the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro to capture a series of portraits for the #MyUnsungHeroes project, showcasing the potential of mobile devices in professional photography. He also used the Xiaomi 13 Series (Xiaomi 13 Pro).
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| Steve McCurry using Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro |
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| Xiaomi 13 Pro Leica Lens |
Previous Camera Gear
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Nikon DSLRs: Before transitioning to Leica, McCurry was a long-time Nikon user. His digital arsenal included models such as the Nikon D810, D4, D3, D700, and D2X. He often paired these bodies with the Nikon 24–70mm f/2.8 lens, which he relied upon for approximately 98% of his work.
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| Nikon D4 |
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| Nikon D2X |
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Film Cameras: During the film era, McCurry utilized various Nikon models, including the FM2, N90S, F5, F4, and F100. He also employed the Olympus OM-2N. His early work, including the famed "Afghan Girl" portrait, was captured on Kodachrome film using Nikon SLRs.
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| Nikon FM2 |
Books by Steve McCurry
