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 ISSUE’S CONTRIBUTORS

Pentax 17 half-frame film camera lands

Get 20% off DxO software

Of Brick (and memory) Lane

Go ask Alice

Save money on futuristic portrait shoot

Sigma’s first fast AF zoom for Canon RF

Budget 50MP smartphone released

Zanele Muholi • Until 25 January 2025, Tate Modern, London. £18/concessions. See tate.org.ukVisual activist Zanele Muholi’s work is important and acclaimed. Back at the Tate after being cut short by lockdown, it’s a must-see this year, says Amy Davies

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

Expired? You’re hired! • If the relatively high cost of film is putting you off analogue shooting, what about trying expired film? Miles Myerscough-Harris discusses the appeal of expired film with Geoff Harris (no relation)

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Two, Animal Kingdom, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge

Round Two: The best of the rest • The APOY judges choose their favourite images that didn’t make the top ten of our Animal Kingdom category

A vital insight • Overlooked for decades, the archive of one of Britain’s greatest photographers is being brought together in a new book. Peter Dench finds out more

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

THIS WEEK WE ASKED... • What do you prefer – a big camera or a smaller camera?

Taking snapshots seriously • The humble snap can provide as much of an insight into time, place and culture as any award-winning war photograph or epic landscape. John Wade explains how and why

Readers’ favourite film photos • Why still shoot film in these days of digital? Ailsa McWhinnie asks ten AP readers to explain their enduring love of the traditional approach

Best instant film cameras and printers • The AP team pick the best instant film cameras and printers on the market, from Polaroid, Fujifilm Instax, Kodak and more

Couple exposure • If shooting a wedding isn’t enough pressure, try adding film to the mix. Hollie Latham Hucker speaks to two wedding photographers who love capturing the celebrations of a big day with their analogue cameras

Shots in the dark • The darkroom is a place where time slows down and creative boundaries are explored. Tracy Calder talks to two professional photographers who have returned to these places of wonder to problem solve and play

Film favourites • We spoke to the passionate Analogue Wonderland community to find out what their go-to films are and why they love shooting with this classic medium

Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

Film supremo • Interest in film photography is growing, and the Nikon F100 could be just the camera to help you explore it. John Gilbey explains...