Amateur Photographer

Amateur Photographer is the world’s oldest weekly photographic magazine, established in 1884. It is the respected authority for news and reviews, with detailed tests and investigations on the latest equipment. The weekly contents include interviews and columns from many of the world’s leading photographers and practical technique to inspire and enthuse the devoted readership, to whom taking photos is far more than just a hobby. Essential reading for those interested in buying photographic equipment or wanting advice about improving their picture taking. Amateur Photographer is published 51 times a year. Subscribe now and save money on the retail price.

Welcome

THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

Major wildlife contest open for entries

MPB expands its ‘pre-loved’ empire

Only the lonely

Nikon gets competitive (again)

Z6III to get Content Credentials

Famous photojournalist murdered, son arrested

Last call for AP’s free Student Roadshow

Remembering Tigers by Wildlife Photographers United • The latest in the ‘Remembering’ series, this important book helps to raise awareness for tiger conservation, says Amy Davies

Best Face Forward • A new book on portrait photography examines the topic from all angles. It’s author, Gerry Badger, tells us more about it

Sir Keir Starmer • What’s it like to photograph a prospective Prime Minister during a frenetic election campaign? Harry Borden looks back on a brief but memorable shoot

Sony ZV-E10 II • Richard Sibley examines Sony’s latest APS-C format camera designed for content creators

Fujifilm X Series lenses: expand your creative range • Unlock your Fujifilm camera’s full potential with a range of lenses to cover every subject and creative possibility. Angela Nicholson guides you

Hasselblad XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E • This ultra-wideangle zoom breaks new ground for Hasselblad users. There’s more speed, more versatility and a wider field-of-view, but it comes at a significant cost. Kingsley Singleton investigates

Sirui Traveler X • Andy Westlake reviews a super-light, yet relatively tall travel tripod

Professor Newman on… Developing a new sensor • Professor Newman examines the difficulties with designing a new colour negative film

The outer limits of sanity – a fisheye user’s handbook • Bend and bulge the very fabric of time and space with a fisheye lens. It’s the playful, throwaway antidote that your over-analytical mind might just be looking for

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 are you looking forward to photographing in autumn?

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

Join the Club • Corley & Fillongley Photographic Club is a thriving club with a focus on sharing knowledge

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • Paul Hill considers… Man walking in front of building, Houston (c. 1979) by Michael Ormerod