Daido Moriyama, one of Japan’s most celebrated photographers, has built a career on raw, unfiltered images that capture the energy of the street. His high-contrast, grainy aesthetic has influenced generations of photographers, solidifying his place in the history of the medium.
Yet, despite his status, he has never been one to chase after the latest or most high-end equipment. Instead, he has consistently used compact point-and-shoot cameras, including the Nikon Coolpix – a camera series many consider entry-level rather than professional. He has also been known to use compact Ricoh cameras throughout his career and is believed to shoot with a modern Ricoh GR even today.
