What Camera Gear do they use?

  Yutaka Takanashi: The Poet of Tokyo’s Concrete Yutaka Takanashi (1935–2019) was one of Japan’s most influential postwar photographers, known for his poetic yet analytical exploration of Tokyo’s urban landscape. A founding member of the legendary Provoke movement (alongside Daidō Moriyama and Takuma Nakahira), Takanashi captured the tension between modernity and tradition — between the individual and the overwhelming machinery of the city. His work combined intellectual rigor with emotional intensity, making him a central figure in Japanese photographic history. Camera Gear Yutaka Takanashi’s choice of gear reflected his transition from commercial photography to avant-garde personal projects: Nikon F and F2 (35mm film) – His primary cameras during the 1960s and 1970s; rugged, reliable, and suited to the rapid rhythm of street photography. Nikon F Leica M3 and M4 – Occasionally used for quieter, more intimate work. Leica M4 Nikkor 35mm f/2 and 50mm f/1.4 lenses – His...

  Daido Moriyama: The Radical Eye Who Redefined Japanese Street Photography Introduction Daido Moriyama, born in 1938 in Osaka, is one of the most influential photographers of the modern era. Known for his raw, gritty, and emotionally charged style, Moriyama transformed how the world understands street photography. His images are not polished or technically perfect — they’re visceral. They pulse with the rhythm of crowded alleyways, neon signs, cigarette smoke, and the restless energy of postwar Japan. Moriyama came to prominence in the late 1960s through the groundbreaking Provoke movement, which challenged traditional photographic standards and embraced subjectivity, imperfection, and chaos. His radical approach — grainy images, tilted horizons, blurred motion — evolved into what many now view as the visual language of contemporary street photography. Above all, Moriyama believes photography is less about technique and more about instinct. His cameras are tools for capturi...