Directory of Medium Format Resources

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One of the oldest formats still in widespread use, medium format cameras and film were introduced by Eastman Kodak in 1898. Medium format film is 2-3/8 inches wide, sold in paper-backed rolls commonly referred to as 120 or 220 films. Medium format images are 56mm high, with image widths depending on the camera used. Many photographers still prefer twin lens reflex (TLR) cameras for their medium format work, but medium format SLR and compact medium format cameras do exist. Medium format cameras tend to be larger, more expensive, and slower than contemporary 35mm and APS cameras, but the more detailed images produced by medium format films make them popular with some professionals, especially portrait, fashion, and wedding photographers.

Resources in This Category

• Alpa vision

  http://www.alpavision.ch/
  Meeting point for users and aficionados of the new ALPA 12 cameras.

• Lubitel 166 Resource Page

  http://lubitel-resource.tripod.com/
  Features a copy of the manual, photography advice, a gallery, and link list.

• MPP Users' Club

  http://www.mppusers.freeuk.com/
  Specializing in the cameras made by Micro Precision Products Ltd., formerly of London, England. Includes technical and sales information.

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