Alessio Jacona from Rome, Italy
Elliott Erwitt
PhotographerKnown for:
humorous and observational street photography
Education:
Art Center School, Los Angeles; New School for Social Research, New York
Elliott Erwitt joined Magnum Photos in 1953 and spent the following seven decades photographing people, animals, and the intersections between them with an eye for absurdity and quiet observation. He is best known for his photographs of dogs, though his portfolio also includes political images - among them a photograph of Nixon and Khrushchev during the Kitchen Debate. He directed award-winning films and television commercials alongside his still photography career.
Elliott Erwitt's Gear List(1)
Leica
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PetaPixelInterview
Connection note
Said "Leica M3. It's just the best. The one that I use the most."
Product description
Introduced in 1954, the M3 was Leitz's first camera to use the M bayonet mount. Its combined viewfinder and rangefinder, with 0.91x magnification, set a standard for 35mm rangefinder design that every subsequent Leica M followed.
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Last updated March 20, 2026
