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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...

Shin Noguchi

Shin Noguchi primarily shoots street and documentary photography using Leica film cameras and digital Leica gear: Analog film gear Leica M6 and Leica MP for his personal projects—classic mechanical M bodies that offer a tactile, deliberate shooting experience . Leica M6 Leica MP He favors Kodak Portra 400 film for its tonal richness and atmospheric quality, saying film captures an “atmosphere” or mood that's hard to replicate digitally Digital kit Leica M9-P : Shin uses the digital M9-P for assignments, combining M-series handling with film-like aesthetics in a digital workflow. Leica M9-P Other cameras Previously shot with Nikon D700 , appreciating its responsiveness and versatility . Nikon D700 Currently sometimes uses a Fuji X100 —chosen for its compact form, quiet shutter, and low presence in public settings Fuji X100F Why this gear combo works for him: Film gear (M6/MP + Portra) : Lets him slow down, immerse in tonal subtleties, and evoke a sense of atmos...

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...