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Matt Stuart

  Matt Stuart, a renowned British street photographer, is known for his minimalist approach to gear, favoring simplicity and discretion to capture candid moments. Here's an overview of the camera equipment he uses: Film Photography Camera : Leica MP Lens : 35mm f/1.4 Leica Summilux Film : Fuji Superia 200 and 400 Stuart prefers the Leica MP for its compactness and quiet operation, making it ideal for unobtrusive street photography. He appreciates the anticipation involved in shooting film, stating, "I like film as I am still in love with the process of waiting to see what you may or may not have got." Leica MP Digital Photography Primary Digital Camera : Leica M10-P with a 35mm f/1.4 Leica Summilux lens Additional Digital Camera : Leica SL For Commercial Work : Canon 5D Mark III Matt Stuart and his Leica Leica M10 While Stuart uses digital cameras for commercial assignments, he maintains a preference for film in his personal street photography pr...

Joel Meyerowitz

  Joel Meyerowitz, a pioneering figure in street and color photography, has utilized a diverse range of camera gear throughout his career, adapting his equipment to suit his evolving artistic vision. Early Career: 35mm Street Photography Leica M Series : Meyerowitz began his photographic journey with Leica M rangefinders, often carrying two simultaneously—one loaded with black-and-white film, the other with color. He favored wide-angle lenses, particularly 35mm and 28mm, for their ability to capture the immediacy of street life. Joel Meyerowtiz and his Leica Pentax with 50mm Lens : Initially, he used a Pentax camera with a 50mm lens but soon found it limiting. He transitioned to a Zeiss Flektogon 35mm lens, which he described as transformative for his work. Transition to Large Format 8×10 Deardorff View Camera : In the 1970s, seeking greater detail and tonal range, Meyerowitz adopted a vintage 8×10 Deardorff camera equipped with 10" or 12" Commercial Ektar lenses. Th...