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