Best Medium Format Film Cameras to Buy in 2025

Humpy Adepu

Rolleiflex TLR: Iconic twin-lens reflex, sharp Tessar 75 mm lens, compact and waist-level; perfect for portraits and street work.

Yashica Mat 124G: Affordable TLR with built-in meter, easy to use, solid image quality; great 'entry' medium format camera.

Mamiya RZ67: Studio favorite SLR; rotating back, bellows, modular lenses, excellent for portraits and controlled lighting setups.

Hasselblad 500C/M: Legendary modular system, superb Zeiss optics, reliable mechanics; widely supported parts and accessories.

Pentax 645: balanced hybrid: Portability with 645 format, built-in meter, good lens ecosystem; ideal for handheld medium format.

Fuji GX680: Technical 'large-format style' medium format camera with bellows movements and interchangeable backs; for studio, architectural, and still life.

Koni-Omega Rapid / Rapid Omega 100 & 200: Modular medium format (6×9) with interchangeable magazines and versatile frame lines.

Bronica ETRSi / ETR series: More affordable SLR medium format, good lens lineup, relatively compact, good for travel.

Pentacon SIX TL: Rugged 6×6 SLR, simple but capable; decent 'budget classic' medium format option.

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