I've been shooting film since 2008, exclusively in black and white for maybe the last decade or so. I prefer it because it's a fairly involved process that yields a tangible result, and because using old equipment means I don't have to break the bank for a new lens or body. That being said, I think digital cameras are far superior in terms of colour quality, performance in low light situations, and convenience. I think the best camera is the one you have with you.
For the last few years, I've been using a Rollei 35 exclusively. This is a completely manual camera which needs no batteries, has no rangefinder (focus has to be estimated, so you better have fast film or a lot of light) and fits in your pocket. I use it predominantly with APX 400 rated at half speed, which I develop in Kodak HC-110. I rarely use colour film because it's much more complex to develop at home, which means I'll have to use a lab, and that doubles the cost per roll.
I have had great results in the past with stand development using Rodinal, although I will say this lends itself much better to scanning your negatives than it does to wet printing. It also increases acutance and therefore apparent sharpness, but the downside is a grainier look which is better suited to medium format. My Hasselblad 500C/M has been in storage for the last four years, but once I get it back I'll look into stand development again and document my process here.