Medium format cameras are a type of camera that uses a larger film or digital sensor than standard 35mm cameras. This larger size allows for greater detail and better image quality, making them popular among professional photographers, especially in fields like portrait photography and landscape photography. These cameras typically produce images with a unique depth of field and tonal range, which can enhance the overall aesthetic of the photographs. Medium format cameras come in both film and digital versions, with brands like Hasselblad and Fujifilm being well-known in this category.