Some excellent advice there Don. Medium format will always beat 35mm when it comes to resolution; the only reason I can recommend 35mm is because both the film and the cameras will be cheaper, whilst still giving enough qualilty. 120 film and larger was usually for serious enthusiasts who wanted big prints and of course professional photographers who needed the best. 35mm still gives you more resolution than you will probably ever need, unless you want to enlarge a print to cover a wall, where 120 or larger is the way to go. If you plan to have just 5x7 inch prints then 35mm will serve you well--in fact a 35mm negative can be enlarged to A3 size without any drop in quality.
Bronica is also a make to consider, as is Mamiya, both made quality cameras.
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