What Camera Gear do they use?

  Diane Arbus is one of the most iconic photographers of the 20th century, and her choice of camera gear was crucial to her distinctive, intimate, and often unsettling portrait style. Here’s a breakdown of what she used: Diane Arbus’ Camera Gear by Period Early Years: 35mm Format Camera : Nikon S2 and Contax rangefinder cameras Lens : 50mm standard lens Film : 35mm black-and-white film Nikon S2 ➡️ Used during the 1950s while she transitioned from fashion and editorial photography (working with her husband Allan Arbus) to more personal work. Most Famous Work (1962–1971): Medium Format Camera : Rolleiflex TLR (Twin-Lens Reflex) Likely models: Rolleiflex 2.8F or 3.5F Lens : Fixed Carl Zeiss or Schneider 80mm f/2.8 or f/3.5 Film : 120-format black-and-white film , typically Kodak Tri‑X Rolleiflex 3.5 ✅ The Rolleiflex was the defining camera of her mature period. It allowed: Waist-level framing , helping subjects feel less threatened Square form...