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Raghu Rai: The Eye of India by Jerome D. Introduction Raghu Rai (18 December 1942 – 26 April 2026) was an Indian photographer and photojournalist widely regarded as the greatest chronicler of independent India — and, by many accounts, the finest photographer his country has ever produced. Born in the village of Jhang in Punjab, British India (now Pakistan), he trained as a civil engineer before discovering photography through his elder brother, the photographer S. Paul. His first published image — a donkey staring straight into the lens — appeared in The Times of London . He joined The Statesman newspaper in New Delhi as chief photographer in 1966 and never looked back. In 1971, the legendary Henri Cartier-Bresson , impressed by an exhibition of Rai's work at Galerie Delpire in Paris, nominated him to join Magnum Photos — making Rai the first and, for decades, the only Indian member of the world's most prestigious photography cooperative. He formally joined in 19...

  Jeff Wall is a Canadian artist best known for his large-scale, backlit photographic tableaux that blur the line between reality and fiction. A pioneer of the "staged photography" movement, Wall’s work is influenced by painting, cinema, and literature — often echoing the compositional grandeur of classical art but through the medium of contemporary photography. While many photographers capture moments that unfold before them, Jeff Wall builds his moments. His works are often the result of weeks or even months of planning, casting, lighting, and post-production — making his gear choices central to his ability to construct seamless, believable scenes with extraordinary detail. Camera Gear & Process Cameras Jeff Wall has used a variety of large- and medium-format film cameras , and more recently digital systems, including: Linhof Technika 4×5 view camera (in earlier works) Linhof Master Technika Classic Hasselblad medium format systems Phase One IQ digital bac...

  Fred Herzog, a pioneer of color street photography in mid-20th‑century Vancouver, worked with a surprisingly modest yet powerful analog camera setup rooted in portability, intuition, and technical precision. Cameras he used Kodak Retina I His very first camera , inherited from his uncle—a folding plate format he later traded for a more manageable model . Leica Rangefinders (M3, later M2/M4) In 1957 he bought a Leica M3 , and later used the M2 and M4 models for street photography . Valued for discreteness, sharp lenses, and quick focusing—ideal for street scenes. Leica M4 Nikon F SLR Added a Nikon F to his kit later, used for flexibility and different lens choices . Nikon F Yashica 635 TLR Photographed using a Yashica 635 twin-lens reflex later in life—an example captured by a fan at CBC Vancouver . Yashica 635 Canon WP-1 Also experimented with the rugged Canon WP‑1 waterproof 35 mm camera. Canon WP-1 Film & Lenses Kodachrome color slide ...

  Raghubir Singh’s signature photographic style was rooted in analog 35 mm gear , chosen for its reliability and mobility—perfect for his vibrant street and documentary work: Core Camera & Lens Setup Hand‑held 35 mm Leica (later Nikon SLR FA) Early in his career, Singh used Leica rangefinders while learning from Henri Cartier‑Bresson. Later, he simplified to a single Nikon FA body paired with a fixed 35 mm lens , which he described as:  I have simplified my work into one body and one lens… If that lens can’t take the photograph then I don’t take it. Raghubir Singh and his Nikon FA Nikon FA Film & Flash Kodachrome slide film Preferred for its rich colors and fine grain—rare in India until the late 1980s due to trade restrictions. Allowed him to use small apertures and slower shutter speeds to capture deep depth of field and clarity . On‑camera flash Experimented with flash at dusk or in crowded scenes—though unconventional for documentary photograp...

Stephen Shore is known for his pioneering work in color photography and for elevating everyday American scenes into art, particularly in the 1970s. His gear evolved significantly over time, depending on the phase of his work.  Here’s a breakdown of what cameras he has used: Early Work (1960s) 35mm Leica M3 Used during his teenage years while documenting Andy Warhol’s Factory Equipped with standard Leica lenses Leica M3 1970s: Iconic Color Work (e.g., Uncommon Places , American Surfaces ) 🔹 American Surfaces (1972–1973) Rollei 35 (compact 35mm camera) Very small and portable Allowed him to shoot casually and frequently in color Shot on Kodak color negative film Rollei 35 🔹 Uncommon Places (mid-1970s onward) Linhof Technika IV 4x5 Large format camera Used with color 4x5" sheet film (Kodak) Shifted to more deliberate compositions, with extreme detail and clarity Often mounted on a tripod Linhof Technika IV 4x5 Deardorff 8x10 View Ca...

  Maciej Dakowicz is a dedicated Fujifilm X‑Photographer , and his transition from DSLRs to Fujifilm mirrorless marked a pivotal moment in his gear evolution . Here’s a detailed look at the equipment he uses: Digital Mirrorless: Fujifilm X Series Fujifilm X‑H2 His main camera as of 2023–24, chosen for its traditional control layout, user‑programmable PASM dial, and fast handling in varied light. Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X‑T3 His reliable backup body since 2018, after upgrading from the X‑T2. Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm X‑T2 The model that sparked his love for mirrorless during a 2017 workshop in Myanmar, thanks to its tilting screen and faster autofocus. Fujifilm X-T2 Consistent with street and travel photography, he uses a simple yet effective setup: 23 mm f/2 prime 18–55 mm kit zoom Here's a quick view of some of his settings on his X-H2: Maciej Dakowicz settings on his X-H2 with 23mm Shooting mode: M (Manual) Iso : 400 Aperture Auto : A (here the camera is at f/10 g...

  Maude Bardet is a French street photographer currently living in the Netherlands who discovered street photography in 2017.  She's guided by light and textures and likes to use strong colors to emphasize compositional elements in her pictures. From her pictures on Flickr we get some information about the gear she used and is using now. DSLR Gear (Older Work) Canon EOS‑1Ds Mark III — seen in a 2011 shot Canon Eos 1Ds Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark III — also used frequently, with an EF 100–400 mm f/4.5–5.6 L IS II lens  or  a EF 24–70 mm f/2.8 L USM. Canon Eos 5D Mark III Mirrorless Phase (Recent Work) Newer uploads (late 2023–2025) show c amera as Fujifilm  X-T5  with an XF23mm F2 X WR lens. Fujifilm X-T5 and XF23mm lens

  Ernst Haas, a pioneer of color photography and a key figure in photojournalism, used a range of camera gear throughout his career.  His equipment evolved over time, but here are the main tools he was known to use: Early Career (Black and White Work): Leica Rangefinder Cameras : In the 1940s and 1950s, Haas primarily used Leica cameras , notably the Leica III series and later the Leica M3 , with screw-mount or M-mount lenses. These cameras were small, quiet, and ideal for his early black-and-white reportage. Common lenses included the 50mm Summicron and 35mm wide-angles. Leica M3 Color Photography Era (1950s onward): Leica M3 and M4 : He continued using Leica rangefinders as he transitioned to color photography. His Leica M3 was especially important in his early color work for Life magazine and later personal projects. Leica M4 SLRs – Nikon and Canon (Later Years) : By the 1960s and 70s, Haas also used SLRs (especially for zoom and telephoto flexib...