Photography in China - History and film camera hunting in Shanghai & Beijing

Photography in China - History and film camera hunting in Shanghai & Beijing

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Jan 18, 2026

In An Instant goes east in part one of this three part series in China! In this series premiere, we adventure through Shanghai and Beijing to uncover the unusual history of photography in one of the world's most populous countries. We also dive into a gigantic camera market to try and hunt for some classic Chinese cameras. Finally, we meet with a photography legend who has been a key part of both Chinese and Polaroid history.