Amateur Photographer

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Amateur Photographer is the world's oldest weekly magazine for photography enthusiasts. With its unique weekly format, it is the first for news and events, plus features on techniques, equipment tests and darkroom advice. It appeals to those interested in buying and learning about digital and film photographic equipment, wanting advice on improving their technique, and learning about the greats in photography. Regular features on reader portfolios, darkroom, digital, black & white and photographer profiles ensure all areas of photography are covered. With an audience of dedicated photography enthusiasts.

Welcome

THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

OM System OM-1 Mark II • Joshua Waller looks at a new Micro Four Thirds flagship, with a number of updates including the world’s first in-camera live Grad ND filter

New 150-600mm ultra-telephoto zoom

Remembering Brian Griffin

OnePlus 12 smartphone launched globally

Small World • David Clark finds that this revised edition of one of Martin Parr’s books is still relevant today

Continuing the conversation • Having recently celebrated his 70th birthday, Michael Kenna is keen to revisit old friends and send parcels of beauty and mystery back for us to enjoy. His latest book, Photographs & Stories, is one way of sharing what he’s learnt, says Tracy Calder

Join the Club • Dumfries CC offers varied activities and has had PAGB contest success

A studio for the world • Is there a place for a mobile portrait studio on your street? Fatoumata Diabaté believes so. She tells Keith Wilson why she has spent the past ten years taking her studio all over the world

SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Canon EOS 5D Mark III • It was a must-have full-frame DSLR in its day. Now it’s possible to pick one up for under £500 in good used condition

Panasonic Lumix S 100mm F2.8 Macro • Panasonic has made a startlingly small and lightweight full-frame macro lens, but are there any compromises? Andy Westlake digs into the finest details

OnePlus Open • This folding phone offers a triple-camera setup made in collaboration with Hasselblad. Joshua Waller takes a detailed look

Canon has cameras for all • Whether you’re moving up from a phone, switching from a DSLR or looking to upgrade, there has never been a better time to go mirrorless with Canon

All creatures great and small • Graeme Green speaks to Swedish wildlife photographer Mattias Klum, whose ‘gritty’ creative language and willingness to go to great lengths for his images has kept him at the top of his game for four decades

Denoise high ISO shots in Lightroom • The fairly recent Denoise feature in Lightroom provides incredible results, but how does it stack up against the noise-stacking technique in Photoshop? James Abbott puts the two approaches head-to-head to find out

Amateur Photographer

Inbox • Write to the Editor at ap.ed@kelsey.co.uk and include your full postal address. Please don’t send letters in the post as there is no one in the office to receive them. Replies are from the Editor unless otherwise stated

It's good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week

Best Buys • A round-up of the AP testing team’s favourite and most highly rated kit, including both cameras and all kinds of accessories, across a wide range of price points

Final Analysis • Peter Dench considers… Putla by Mary Ellen Mark