What Camera Gear do they use?

  Letizia Battaglia: Bearing Witness Through the Lens Letizia Battaglia (1935–2022, Italy) was one of the most courageous and influential photojournalists of the 20th century. Based in Palermo, she dedicated her life to documenting the brutal reality of Mafia violence, poverty, and the resilience of Sicilian life. Her black-and-white images are raw, poetic, and profoundly human — revealing both the horror and dignity of her city. Camera Gear Letizia Battaglia’s equipment was practical and direct — tools for truth rather than glamour. Her gear evolved over time but always reflected her commitment to immediacy and authenticity. Film Era Leica M2 & M4 – Her primary cameras during the 1970s–1990s, chosen for their reliability and discretion on the streets of Palermo. Leica M2 Leica M4 Nikon F2 & FM2 – Used for assignments requiring faster operation and interchangeable lenses. Nikon FM2 Nikon F2 Pentax K1000 - one of the cameras she was known for using Pentax K1000 Ko...

  Françoise Huguier – A Traveling Eye and Cinematic Gaze Françoise Huguier (b. 1942) is a French photographer whose career spans fashion, documentary reportage, and deeply personal travel narratives. Growing up in Indochina and later documenting life in Africa, Siberia, and Russia, she weaves cinematic storytelling with empathetic intimacy.  Huguier’s celebrated books—such as Sur les traces de l’Afrique fantôme and Kommounalki — showcase her profound ability to blend cultural observation with emotional resonance. Camera Gear Françoise Huguier’s gear choices are less documented than her imagery, yet clear from her approach—favoring tools that move quietly with her and allow for deep immersion: No fixed signature camera —she adapts her equipment to the context of each assignment, from intimate portraits to expansive landscapes. Zenit : in her early years, she used an old Zenit camera.  Zenit Nikon : Françoise Huguier has indicated in a video for Nikon that she alway...