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David Alan Harvey

 

David Alan Harvey has used a variety of camera gear throughout his career, often favoring a minimalist approach with a "one-camera, one-lens" philosophy. 

Here's a summary of the equipment he's known to have used:

Cameras

  •  Leica Rangefinders: He started with a Leica IIIF when he was 14 and later used an M6 for 25 years. He has also mentioned using a Leica Monochrom and Leica M series cameras more recently.
Leica IIIf
  • Fujifilm: He often uses Fujifilm cameras, including the X-T1, X-Pro1, X-Pro2, and X100. He takes the X-T1 when a smaller size is useful.
Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-Pro 2
  • Nikon: He has used Nikon cameras, including the D800 and previously a D100.
Nikon D800
  • Canon: At one point, he used a Canon EOS 1D X.
Canon 1Dx
  • Medium Format: He has experience with medium format cameras, specifically mentioning the Fuji 6x9 and Mamiya 7.
Fuji 6x9
Mamiya 7
  • Other: He has also mentioned using a Panasonic GF1 and even an iPhone.

David Alan Harvey and an iPhone
  • Epson: He used the Epson R-D1.
Epson R-D1

Lenses

  • His most frequent lens choice throughout his career has been the 35mm focal length
  • More recently, he has grown fond of the 50mm too, and sometimes uses a 28mm.
  • Specific lenses mentioned include the Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4, Fujinon XF 35mm f/1.4 R, and Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 (in Fuji X mount).

Flash

  •  He uses a flash indoors quite a bit, specifically a Vivitar 2800 with a warming gel for nighttime street photography, often using a "dragging the shutter" technique.

Bags

  •  He designed camera bags with Filson, emphasizing portability, durability, and a discreet appearance.

It's clear that while he has preferred certain setups (especially Leica with a 35mm lens), he is adaptable and emphasizes creating images over specific gear, stating that he doesn't care what camera he shoots with, only that he can create images.



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