FAQ About Henri Cartier-Bresson
What equipment did Henri Cartier-Bresson prefer to use?
Henri Cartier-Bresson was known for his affinity for the Leica camera, which he started using in the early 1930s. He preferred the Leica M3 combined with a 50mm lens. This compact, quiet rangefinder camera facilitated his unobtrusive, candid style of photography, allowing him to naturally capture more spontaneous and genuine scenes without drawing attention to himself or disrupting the environment.
