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 1952

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

RIP Frances Schultz

Leica M10-P Reporter goes green

Nikon doubling down on mirrorless as red ink rises

Restructuring at Fujifilm UK

UK shooter wins big mono competition

Young POTY contest is full steam ahead

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

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

Easy DIY hacks • You don’t need to spend a fortune to make great photos. Ian Pack and Rich Sibley share their favourite hacks utilising materials available from DIY and hobby stores

LETTER OF THE WEEK

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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.

Join the Club • This club has enjoyed many moments of shared laughter

Not on my watch • The Remembering Wildlife series has raised over $1m. But how do you decide which animal to help next? Founder Margot Raggett talks to Tracy Calder

What’s next in the series?

The Clash’s London Calling

London Calling By Pennie Smith • Steve Fairclough discovers the story behind the iconic photograph that adorns the cover of The Clash’s London Calling

THE PANEL ON LONDON CALLING

OUR PANEL OF JUDGES • Some of the finest names in music and photography chose the series’ covers

Prom queen • Peter Dench talks to Alys Tomlinson about her portraits of school leavers in their prom outfits for the award-winning project, Lost Summer

Alys Tomlinson

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Nikon Z 7 II • Is the Z 7II the camera the Z 7 should have been? Michael Topham tests Nikon’s latest high-resolution mirrorless camera and reveals his verdict

MB-N11 vertical grip

Focal points • Here we cast our eyes over some of the other features on the Nikon Z 7II we’re yet to mention

ISO and noise

Verdict

In the box

Formatt Hitech Onyx 85mm Seascape Kit • Andy Westlake tests Formatt Hitech’s new premium toughened glass Onyx filters

The Onyx filter range

Verdict

Novo Mantis T3 Mini Travel Tripod • Andy Westlake tests a high-quality small tripod that’s ideal for low-level shooting

OPTIONAL COLUMN

Ask the Experts

OUR GUIDE TO THE SUFFIXES USED BY LENS MANUFACTURERS

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

Final Analysis • Peter Dench considers... ‘Dublin Bus’, 1989, by Tony O’Shea