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Joseph-Philippe Bevillard

  Joseph‑Philippe Bevillard is renowned for blending medium-format film photography with digital tools in his long‑term documentary work.  Here's a breakdown of his gear: Film: Hasselblad Medium Format Hasselblad medium‑format cameras and lenses : Bevillard has used these since at least 2009 to capture square-format black‑and‑white environmental portraits. His work on Irish Travellers began in black and white with these film systems. The most iconinc Hasselblad cameras were the  Hasselblad 500C/M or 503CW. Hasselblad 500C/M Hasselblad 503CW He prioritizes detail and authenticity — often including the film border in his prints to mirror what he sees through the viewfinder . Digital: DSLR or Mirrorless with Wide-Angle Zoom After losing a bag of film gear on a train in 2018, he continued documenting with a digital camera. He mentions using “a short wide-angle zoom lens and a fast 8 frames per second option,” ideal for capturing spontaneous, candid moments Why Thi...

Anton Corbijn

  Anton Corbijn, the renowned Dutch photographer and filmmaker, is celebrated for his raw, intimate portraits of musicians and artists. His distinctive style is characterized by minimal equipment, natural settings, and a preference for analog photography. Camera Equipment Hasselblad Medium Format Cameras : Corbijn often utilizes Hasselblad cameras for square-format images, like the Hasselblad 501CM or the 503CW. These cameras are known for their simplicity and reliability, aligning with his straightforward approach to photography. Hasselblad 501CM Hasselblad 503CW Leica 35mm Rangefinders : For 35mm photography, Corbijn prefers Leica cameras. He appreciates the tactile experience and the anticipation involved in shooting film, stating that digital photography's immediacy can alter the shooting process and diminish the sense of adventure. Film and Processing Kodak Tri-X Black-and-White Film : Corbijn favors Kodak Tri-X film for its grainy texture, which he believes adds a ...