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

Fujifilm X-M5 • Andy Westlake takes a first look at Fujifilm’s new affordable, entry-level hybrid camera

Down-sized 16-55mm f/2.8 premium zoom

Long telephoto for X-system

Panasonic tweaks Lumix S5, reveals new 18-40mm lens

The Leica Hall of Fame welcomes…

New Magnum square print sale

Behind ‘Made in China’

More AI features for Photoshop, Lightroom

Letizia Battaglia: Life, Love and Death in Sicily • A photographer whose work was so powerful she received death threats from the Mafia... this is a must-see show, says Amy Davies

Human Stories: Unreported Uprisings • A timely and important look at striking workers in the UK, this free exhibition takes a look at many disenchanted groups in society, says Amy Davies

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

Look sharp • Phil Sharp is one of the most interesting commercial portrait photographers working in London. He discusses his unique approach and fresh thinking with Geoff Harris, including how he shoots mono

Alfie Cameras Tych+ • The Alfie Cameras Tych+ is an intriguing, premium half-frame camera. Jessica Miller takes the compact rotary-lens design for a spin…

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

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 wish you’d known before you bought your first camera?

Original SpeediGimbal Kit • Andy Westlake tests an ingenious head that’s perfect for monopod users

BLAST FROM THE PAST Primar-Reflex II • John Wade looks over a heavyweight roll film reflex

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

Round Six: The Best of the Rest • The APOY judges choose their favourite images that didn’t make the top ten of our People category

Adventures in large format • At one time they gave the ultimate in picture quality, but how useful is a plate camera today? John Gilbey decided to find out

Monochrome masterpieces • Black and White Photo Awards have announced the winners of their 2024 competition – we take a look at some of the finalists

Altered States • Previously unseen photographs taken in America by Michael Ormerod will form a much-anticipated new book. Peter Dench talks to family and friends to find out more

Minimalist masterclass • Iranian photographer Mostafa Nodeh’s minimal scenes reveal an elegant beauty, writes Ben Brain

Minimalist mojo • Benedict Brain speaks to South African-based photographer Bruin Feskens on wabi-sabi and the art of minimalist black & white photography

Shot on film • We asked you to share your black & white images...