Films and digital sensors that go beyond the classical 36x24mm frame size
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Digital cameras
Film cameras
My favourite camera ever! I've used many film and digital cameras but the Pentax 6x7 MLU comes on top of my list.
Pentax 6x7
Rolleiflex is a legendary manufacturer of medium format cameras in the TLR format. It produces 6x6 frames.
Rolleiflex - Camera-wiki.org - The free camera encyclopedia
Lubitel is a clone of the Rolleiflex TLR cameras coming at an affordable price while producing pleasing results. I got a Lubitel 166U from a vintage photography fair and I was positively impressed by the results. Wide open, the photos are a bit too s...
Lubitel 166 Universal - Camera-wiki.org - The free camera encyclopedia
Foldable cameras are nice and compact. When I first wanted to experiment with medium format, I went for the Iskra, essentially a copy of similar Zeiss and Agfa designs. It served me well for years.
Iskra - Camera-wiki.org - The free camera encyclopedia
These folding medium format cameras were brought to the market prior to World War I, and were subsequently improved. I haven't tested one myself, but the name Zeiss tells all about this pro-level series.
Ikonta - Camera-wiki.org - The free camera encyclopedia
A legendary tool of portrait photographers from the days just prior to the transition to digital. I haven't ever used one. I was considering it seriously before taking the leap and buying a Pentax 6x7.
Mamiya RZ67
Technically not a film camera but an analog one because it uses photographic paper rather than film
Fujifilm INSTAX Wide 400 Camera Bundle Green
A 6x6 medium format camera by Lomography
Lomo LC-A 120 Film Camera
A thorough review of many lenses for the Pentax 6x7 system
Pentax 6x7 System — thomas eisl avantgarde.photography
A detailed review of the smaller cousin of the Pentax 6x7. It still uses 120 format but the frames are only 6x4.5 cm. Still larger than 35mm frames, though!
Pentax 645
A compact and simple camera for the Lomo lovers
Diana F+ Camera & Flash
Digital cameras
Digital cameras with sensors larger than “full frame”, i.e., 24x36mm.
One of the best digital medium format cameras
Fujifilm - GFX100S II Mirrorless Camera Body Only - Black
The name Hasselblad is associated with high quality and impeccable optical performance. I haven't had the chance to test any Hasselblads but I hope that one day I'll be able to.
Hasselblad 907X Special Edition
Phase One goes beyond professional photography and dives into the realm of scientific instruments
Phase One cameras
A speed-booster and adapter for the photographer who switches from a film to digital medium-format camera
