What Camera Gear do they use?

David Bailey’s camera gear has evolved from modest beginnings through to top-tier film and digital setups.  Here's an enhanced breakdown: Early Career & Film Era Rolleiflex TLR (2.8F / 3.5F) His first camera came via Singapore during his National Service—a cheap Rolleiflex copy that kickstarted his iconic portrait style .  He continued using higher-end versions (Zeiss Planar, Schneider Xenotar) for medium-format studio work . Rolleiflex 2.8F Pentax Spotmatic S3 (35 mm SLR) Switched for portability and reliability, especially favored for street and candid shoots. He admired its durability and Takumar lens lineup—particularly the 15 mm f/3.5 . Pentax Spotmatic S3 Nikon & Nikkormat SLRs Also used these earlier, learning what he liked and eventually returning to Pentax for quality consistency. Studio & Magazine Work Large-format cameras (5×4 / 10×8 inch) Preferred for high-end studio and editorial projects. Bailey noted each sheet cost ~£50, but valued ...

  Joel Meyerowitz, a pioneering figure in street and color photography, has utilized a diverse range of camera gear throughout his career, adapting his equipment to suit his evolving artistic vision. Early Career: 35mm Street Photography Leica M Series : Meyerowitz began his photographic journey with Leica M rangefinders, often carrying two simultaneously—one loaded with black-and-white film, the other with color. He favored wide-angle lenses, particularly 35mm and 28mm, for their ability to capture the immediacy of street life. Joel Meyerowtiz and his Leica Pentax with 50mm Lens : Initially, he used a Pentax camera with a 50mm lens but soon found it limiting. He transitioned to a Zeiss Flektogon 35mm lens, which he described as transformative for his work. Transition to Large Format 8×10 Deardorff View Camera : In the 1970s, seeking greater detail and tonal range, Meyerowitz adopted a vintage 8×10 Deardorff camera equipped with 10" or 12" Commercial Ektar lenses. Th...