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.

A week in photography

This week in 1969

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

Nikon shipments up and running again

Nick Ut attacked

Strong EOS R5 sales boost Canon’s latest results

We can take photos during our daily exercise

Inclusion a key trend this year: Shutterstock

Food POTY exhibition at RPS

Books • The latest and best books from the world of photography

From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues

Raw vs JPEG • JPEGs offer the ultimate in convenience while raw files have more data, but there’s a bit more to file format choice than that. Angela Nicholson explains the key points

Raw-only

JPEG-only

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Amateur Photographer

Inbox • Email 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. Thanks for your understanding.

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

Pop art • Kevin Cummins has photographed the biggest names in music for over 40 years. Steve Fairclough spoke to him about his career and his new Britpop book

Kevin Cummins’s top tips

Hidden in plain sight • Some 80 billion land animals are killed for food, clothing, experiments, sport and tradition. Keith Wilson tells the story of HIDDEN, the first photo book to document the stories behind these practices

Making the right collection • What makes a camera collectable? John Wade guides you through the basics

Do they still work?

Collecting for investment

Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM • Andy Westlake tests a sensational premium large-aperture prime for Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras

Verdict

Joby Smart Stabilizer • Michael Topham tests a smartphone gimbal with a telescopic handle

IN THE KIT

Professor Newman on… The camera operating system • Is there a market for cameras capable of running third-party imaging apps, just like smartphones do?

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses

Final Analysis • Paul Hill considers… ‘The Haystack’ by William Henry Fox Talbot, 1844