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Gustavo Minas

  Gustavo Minas , the Brazilian-born photographer based in Brasília and São Paulo, crafts visual essays in color that feel like living paintings—full of reflections, architectural geometry, people in motion, and sharp contrasts. Although his inner world is dense and cinematic, his camera gear has evolved with intention and clarity. Gear Journey: From Fuji X100 to X‑Pro3 Fujifilm X100 (2014–2016) Minas discovered Fujifilm in 2014 when his DSLR broke. He borrowed an X100 and immediately fell in love with its slide-film color aesthetic and compactness. He then transitioned to the X‑Pro1 with a 27 mm lens , giving him more compositional control and a 41 mm equivalent field of view, better suited to Brasília’s urban scale . Fujifilm X100 Fujifilm X‑Pro1 → X‑Pro2 In 2016, Minas upgraded to the X‑Pro1 + 27 mm and the versatile 18–55 mm zoom , which allowed him to work with layered reflections and unified depth, blending planes into visual metaphors .  Fujifilm X-Pro1 He moved to the...

Yukio Uchida

  Yukio Uchida is a celebrated Japanese photographer often affiliated with Fujifilm’s X-Photographers, and his gear reflects his passion for capturing emotional, monochrome street and landscape scenes. Here's an in-depth look: Core Camera Systems Fujifilm X-Pro3 Uchida's primary camera listed on Fujifilm’s official X‑Photographer page . Renowned for its discreet rangefinder-style viewfinder and rugged yet compact build—perfect for expressive street photography. Fujifilm X-Pro3 see it on Amazon Fujifilm X100 Series He began shooting with the original X100 in 2011, praising it for image quality and intuitive design . Fujifilm X100VI see it on Amazon He expressed a particular attachment to the X-Pro1 paired with the XF56mm lens, valuing the camera-lens "closeness" and creative control. Fujifilm X-Pro1 see it on Amazon Preferred Lenses On the X-Pro3 (and earlier X-Pro1), Uchida favors prime lenses known for their character and sharpness: XF14mm f/2.8 –...

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 us...