S Paul—born Sharampal “S” Paul—was a legendary Indian photojournalist, and his gear reflected both the depth and breadth of his passion: Early & Medium Format Gear    Zeiss Ikon 6×6 medium-format  (e.g., Nettar): his first professional camera, used during his early development in Shimla in the 1950s .  Zeiss Ikon Nettar   First paying camera: Rolleiflex : a pivotal medium-format twin-lens reflex that helped launch his career. Renowned “Gear Collector”    Owned over 100 cameras , spanning multiple brands and formats, always eager to explore new tools .   Later Gear (Visual Evidence & Interviews):    Sony Alpha 7 / A7 series    He was often photographed with it in his hands during photo walks and interviews.    Lightweight and mirrorless, the Sony A7  likely appealed to him because of:    Full-frame sensor  with high dynamic range    Compact body (compared to DSLRs)    Compatibility with classic lenses via adapters — important for someone with a vast camera collection.     ...
"The camera is an instrument that teaches people to see without a camera" - Dorothea Lange