Martin Parr, the renowned British documentary photographer, has utilized a diverse array of camera gear throughout his career, adapting his equipment to suit various projects and evolving photographic styles. Here's an overview of the gear he's employed: Cameras and Lenses Film Cameras: Leica M3 with 35mm lens : Used during the 1970s for his early black-and-white work. Leica M3 Plaubel Makina 67 with 80mm f/2.8 Nikon lens : Employed in the 1980s, notably for The Last Resort series. Plaubel Makina 67 Mamiya 7 : A medium format rangefinder camera favored by Parr for its portability and image quality. Mamiya 7 Digital Cameras: Canon EOS 5D Series : Transitioned to digital with the Canon 5D in 2007, later upgrading to the 5D Mark IV, which he describes as intuitive and well-suited for documentary work. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5DS R : Utilized for advertising shoots requiring high-resolution images. Canon EOS 5Dsr Lenses: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II...
"The camera is an instrument that teaches people to see without a camera" - Dorothea Lange