Medium Format Film Photography for Beginners

Medium format film photography uses an image area larger than 35mm film and smaller than traditional large-format sheet film. For many photographers, the format begins with 120 roll film, a paper-b...

Medium Format vs Full Frame: What Is the Difference?

The fundamental difference between medium format and full frame is sensor size. A Hasselblad 43.8 × 32.9mm medium format sensor has approximately 67% more surface area than a 36 × 24mm full-frame s...

Are Medium Format Cameras Worth It?

Yes, a medium format camera can be worth the investment when additional detail, tonal control, natural color, and editing latitude make a meaningful difference to the finished photograph. Those ben...

What Is a Medium Format Camera? A Complete Guide

A medium format camera uses a digital sensor or film frame larger than the 35mm full-frame format. In digital photography, full frame typically measures 36 × 24mm, while a modern Hasselblad medium ...

Medium Format Digital Cameras: The Jump Beyond Full-Frame

Most photographers begin with a camera. With every shot, you learn to see light and frame the world. As you grow, so do your images—deeper in tone, richer in texture. For many, that feels like eno...