As for film, I don't know what you think of Ken Rockwell (he is kind of Trumpian), but I am absolutely fascinated by this article on the Kodak Medalist II medium format camera. I am tempted!!
https://kenrockwell.com/kodak/medalist-ii.htm#intro
https://kenrockwell.com/kodak/medalist-ii.htm
The worst I could say about him is that he frequently points out his site is ad free, despite it being one big ad with every paragraph seeming to contain an affiliate hyperlink or two. And he seems to be kind of a dick.
As for the camera, I like old cool stuff. Having said that, I tend to view those things as nothing more than tools. Although it's a different format and optical formula, I had an old speed graphic and a couple of boards, one of which was for an aero ektar. Remember those? Anyway, they're fun and interesting so if you've got the time/cash, why not? And 6x9 is nice on 120. Once in a while I carry that combo in my pocket -
- my avatar now has an example of the output. It's a 1940s(?) bessa rf.
Having said all that, I've a super ikonta that despite having a (relatively) wide lens seems to love women, and it's a real favourite. Anyway, if you decide to go for a medalist let me know how you get on.
e: just an attempt to keep this (even faintly
) on topic, is that shot of Julie London can be dated by the way it's lit. Look at the little triangle of light under her eye - old school
Rembrandt Lighting.
