Medium Format

A set of basic features related to image capture in still photography or movies fall under technical classifications known as film formats. The film formats mainly consider such attributes as the shape and size of the film. In still photography, the main formats include 35mm, medium format and large format.

Basically, medium format refers to the film size in between 35mm and large format. The image resolution offered by medium format is higher due to the increased film size. This facilitates smooth gradation and large enlargements without the traditional blurring. According to the camera or frame insert employed, one can vary the aspect ratio of a medium-format film. With the aid of roll-film adapters, several large-format cameras could also use medium-format film for greater versatility.

Medium format cameras are compact, versatile and handy and therefore are preferred to large format cameras. These cameras come with several interchangeable parts such as a variety of lenses, camera backs and viewfinders. Today all medium-format cameras that are made use the 120 film format, although, the 220 format could also be used. The different types of medium-format cameras include single-lens reflex, twin-lens reflex, folding cameras, monorail view cameras and rangefinders.

There is a great demand for medium format film cameras among professional cinematographers. You can purchase medium format scanners from online sites and shops across the UK.