Medium format cameras have only recently begun making a foray into the digital world. However, they are fast becoming a strong contender to the other camera models, because of their novel facets and special coalitions of the most ideal qualities from both, DSLR cameras as well as point and shoot cameras. The most famous characteristics of these recently launched medium format cameras are their large sensors, irrespective of their compact builds. Due to this unique property, they are an ideal option for those who are fastidious in their preferences for supreme photographic results, but also wish to not be burdened with the bulk of a DSLR camera on their outdoor shoots. The best models in these varieties of cameras are Leica medium format cameras, Leica digital medium format cameras, and Mamiya digital medium format cameras.

Medium Format DSLR systems provides the highest technical image quality possible from a digital camera. Their sensors are much larger than even full frame DSLR cameras and therefore the lenses are bigger too. They are the standard for magazines and professional commercial work today.

Unique Photo is proud to supply some of the most cutting edge Medium Format Digital Camera solutions from companies like Leica and Mamiya!

Medium Format Camera Buying Guide

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Medium Format Cameras (MFCs) are cameras that produce frames, which are larger than 35mm but smaller than large format cameras that produce frames starting from 5x4”. Since they use larger film, upon development, the grains are finer, and the images are crisp, clear and rich in detail. Medium Format Cameras were being produced since early 1900s, and were only replaced by SLRs in the fifties. There are quite a few older models that are viable even now.

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