Camera
Nikon
Nikon F
Introduced in 1959, the Nikon F was Japan's first professional 35mm SLR. Its rugged construction, interchangeable viewfinders, and the F-mount lens system made it the predominant camera in photojournalism and war photography through the 1970s.
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Smith used Nikon cameras for his photo-essay work at Life magazine, particularly the later essays. His use of Nikon equipment is documented in "W. Eugene Smith: Shadow and Substance" (1989) and in his correspondence.
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Arnold used Nikon cameras throughout her career as a Magnum photographer. Her preference for Nikon is documented in interviews and in accounts of her documentary and editorial practice.
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Hosoe used Nikon cameras for his collaborative work with Yukio Mishima on "Barakei" (1963). His camera choices are documented in accounts of the Vivo collective and in exhibition materials.
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