What Camera Gear do they use?

  Paul Strand – The Father of Modern Photography Paul Strand (1890–1976) is often hailed as one of the founding figures of modern photography . His career bridged the worlds of art and social documentation, shaping the medium into both a form of creative expression and a tool for truth-telling. From his abstract studies in New York to his portraits of ordinary people and vast documentary projects across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, Strand’s work established photography as a serious art form on par with painting and sculpture. His uncompromising vision, combined with his mastery of photographic tools, continues to influence generations of photographers. Camera Gear Strand primarily used large format view cameras , including 5x7 and later 8x10 models. These heavy, tripod-mounted machines gave him the precision and detail he sought in his landscapes and portraits. For his early street photography, he often relied on a Graflex camera , modified with a dummy lens that allowed ...

  Man Ray (1890–1976), the legendary avant-garde artist, was best known for his experimental photographic techniques rather than for being associated with specific camera gear.  However, here’s what we know about the equipment he used: Cameras Man Ray Used Large-format view cameras (plate cameras) Man Ray primarily worked with large-format cameras that used glass plates or sheet film, common in the early 20th century. These cameras allowed precise control over focus and exposure, essential for his portrait and fashion work in Paris. Specific brands/models are not well-documented, but likely candidates include: Voigtländer , Zeiss , or Contessa-Nettel plate cameras Possibly Graflex or similar American studio cameras during his early career Rolleiflex TLR (later years) In his later career, when technology advanced, he is reported to have occasionally used a Rolleiflex twin-lens reflex for more portable work. Rolleiflex TLR More important than the camera: his te...