Peter Lindbergh’s images weren’t just about fashion, they were about people, emotion, and storytelling. He had a way of stripping everything back, removing the excess, and finding the soul of his subject. His black-and-white portraits feel timeless, and as powerful today as when they were first made.

What’s truly inspiring is that he created some of his most iconic work using Nikon DSLRs, cameras that many photographers still resonate with today.

Lindbergh has had a long history with Nikon. Before the digital age, Lindbergh used Nikon SLR film cameras , particularly the Nikon F3 and Nikon F4, to craft his signature cinematic style. The Nikon F3, with its rugged build and manual focus precision, was a favorite among professionals for its reliability and excellent metering. As autofocus technology improved, Lindbergh embraced the Nikon F4, one of the first professional cameras to feature fast and accurate AF. These cameras enabled him to capture raw, emotional, and timeless images that redefined the fashion world.

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