Medium Format

Pros of Medium Format Photography compared to 35 mm (135 Film)

Greater Resolution:
The larger film of medium format cameras allows for higher resolution images, making them ideal for large prints and professional applications.
Shallower Depth of Field:
Medium format cameras allow for creative control over depth of field, enabling you to achieve a beautiful background blur (bokeh) for portrait and artistic photography.
Enhanced Detail:
The larger film format captures more detail in the scene, resulting in sharper and more detailed images, making medium format great for landscape and architectural photography.
Rich Tonal Range:
Medium format photography can produce images with a broader tonal range, which is especially beneficial for capturing subtle variations in light and shadow.
Artistic Flexibility:
Medium format photography encourages artistic expression due to the control it offers over composition, framing, and visual storytelling.
Film Grain:
In my mind, is the film grain of normal black and white film on classic larger print paper sizes (40x50 - 50x60cm) at the optimum. Neither to grainy nor lacking of it to show still a picture substructure.
Equipment:
Aside from the (possible) problems with equipment that is across the board at least 25 years old, medium format equipment has been primarily made for professionals in terms of features and durability since the 1970s. Most amateurs had switched to the 135 format by then.

Cons of Medium Format Photography compared to 35 mm (135 Film)

Cost:
Medium format cameras, film, and equipment tend to be more expensive than their 35mm counterparts. This includes both the initial investment in the camera and ongoing expenses for film and processing.
Limitations due to the Available lens Field of View:
The selection of lenses for medium format cameras is typically more limited in wide-angle and narrow field-of-view (commonly referred to as telephoto lenses) than with 35mm (135 film).
Size and Portability:
Medium format cameras are typically larger and heavier than 35mm cameras, which can be inconvenient or even blocking for travel or situations requiring more mobility.
Fewer Frames Shots per Film:
Medium format film generally allows fewer exposures per roll compared to 35mm film, resulting in fewer shots before needing to reload film. This limitation might affect certain shooting styles or projects.
Limited Availability:
Compared to 35mm film, there is a more limited selection of film stocks available for medium format cameras.
Slower Operation:
Medium format cameras might have slower operational speeds than 35mm cameras, which could potentially impact the ability to capture fast-moving subjects or events.

My Conclusion(s)

Different Look on the World through Waist Level Finder and the Optimum Film Grain:
Although there are various types of viewfinders in medium format, is the waist-level finder for me the most interesting. Its top-down view (which can also be found in digital cameras) on a large, mirror-reversed image from a lower height provides a different perspective on the world. Additionally, medium format offers what I consider the optimal representation of film grain.