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Yukio Uchida

  Yukio Uchida is a celebrated Japanese photographer often affiliated with Fujifilm’s X-Photographers, and his gear reflects his passion for capturing emotional, monochrome street and landscape scenes. Here's an in-depth look: Core Camera Systems Fujifilm X-Pro3 Uchida's primary camera listed on Fujifilm’s official X‑Photographer page . Renowned for its discreet rangefinder-style viewfinder and rugged yet compact build—perfect for expressive street photography. Fujifilm X-Pro3 see it on Amazon Fujifilm X100 Series He began shooting with the original X100 in 2011, praising it for image quality and intuitive design . Fujifilm X100VI see it on Amazon He expressed a particular attachment to the X-Pro1 paired with the XF56mm lens, valuing the camera-lens "closeness" and creative control. Fujifilm X-Pro1 see it on Amazon Preferred Lenses On the X-Pro3 (and earlier X-Pro1), Uchida favors prime lenses known for their character and sharpness: XF14mm f/2.8 –...

Daido Moriyama

  Daido Moriyama, the influential Japanese street photographer, is renowned for his raw, high-contrast black-and-white imagery that captures the gritty essence of urban life. His choice of camera gear has consistently reflected his philosophy of spontaneity, simplicity, and unfiltered expression. Primary Camera Gear Ricoh GR Series (Film and Digital) : Moriyama has long favored the Ricoh GR series, starting with the 35mm film-based GR1s and later transitioning to digital models like the GR Digital and GR III. He appreciates these cameras for their compactness, lightweight design, and fixed 28mm lens, which allow for quick, unobtrusive shooting—essential for his candid street photography. Ricoh GR1 Ricoh GR III Nikon F and FM SLRs : In the earlier stages of his career, Moriyama utilized Nikon F and FM series SLR cameras. These robust, manual-focus cameras enabled him to capture the dynamic street scenes that became a hallmark of his work. Nikon F Nikon FM Nikon Coolpix S91...