Fan Ho, renowned for his evocative black-and-white photographs of 1950s and 1960s Hong Kong, primarily utilized a single camera throughout his illustrious career: the Rolleiflex 3.5A (Type K4A) , a medium format twin-lens reflex camera. Camera and Equipment Rolleiflex 3.5A (Type K4A) : Gifted to him by his father at the age of 14, this camera became his lifelong photographic companion. Its 6×6 cm negatives provided the flexibility to crop images to various aspect ratios, a technique Fan Ho frequently employed to achieve his desired compositions. Rolleiflex 3.5A (K4A) Leica Rangefinder : While the Rolleiflex was his primary tool, Fan Ho occasionally used a Leica rangefinder camera, though specific models and usage details are less documented. Darkroom Techniques Fan Ho was not only a master behind the lens but also in the darkroom. He often enhanced his photographs through meticulous post-processing techniques. For instance, in his iconic image Approaching Shadow (1954)...
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