Hersley‑Ven Casero favors a compact, agile mirrorless kit designed for street and documentary photography—along with a few robust DSLR bodies early in his career. DSLR Beginnings Originally used heavy-duty DSLR bodies with zoom lenses , provided by the Los Angeles Times during his early work and teaching days. Mirrorless & Prime Lens Setup Currently shoots with a Fujifilm X-T30 mirrorless camera , paired with a 23mm, chosen for its compactness, lightweight design, and low profile —ideal for candid street photography. Fujifilm X-T30 Previously, he also used a Canon Eos 1D paired with a 28mm lens, as the data on some of his shots on Flickr indicates : Flickr data from Hersley-Ven Casero Canon Eos 1D Other photos indicate a Canon Eos Rebel T3i paired with a 14mm f/2.8L USM or a EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Canon Eos Rebel T3i Why This Gear Works Discreet & lightweight : easy to carry and less intrusive. Stealth & spontaneity : helps capture the “randomness of li...
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