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 1931 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE
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It’s good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week
Micro Four Thirds: big in Japan
Shutterstock sets up major new archive
RPS science photography winners revealed
Survey finds more interest in buying used kit
Viewpoint John Gilbey • Why it would be interesting to find a quality mirror lens to add to your range of lenses
Books • The latest and best books from the world of photography
From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues
Capture aerial uprights • Bored of landscape-format drone photography and bleached-out skies? James Abbott shows you how to capture and create vertical HDR panoramic images
TOP TIP
Winter Peaks By Tony North • Michael Topham discovers how this striking snow scene was a case of third time lucky
Nikon D500
Moments in history
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Amareur 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.
Ramones’ Ramones
Ramones By Roberta Bayley • Steve Fairclough discovers the story behind the iconic photograph that adorns the cover of the Ramones’ debut album
THE PANEL ON THE RAMONES
OUR PANEL OF JUDGES • Some of the finest names in music and photography chose the series’ covers
Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them
SKYLUM software
Amateur Photographer AWARDS 2021 • Our pick of the best cameras, lenses and accessories of the past year
About David
David Hurn • The recipient of our Exceptional Achievement in Photography Award this year is David Hurn. Here he discusses his 66-year career with Amy Davies
Nick Mason • The testimony of ICU consultant Nick Mason, and his sobering images taken during the first Covid-19 peak, moved us all
About Nick
Richard Caplan
Good Service Awards
About Stephen
Stephen Radley • We’re delighted to give the award to Stephen Radley, an ex-RAF chaplain who’s using photography to help heal trauma and other mental health challenges
Further reading
Kase Wolverine K9 filter system
NiSi NM-180 Macro Focusing Rail
Vanguard Veo Select 46BR
Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Fujifilm X100V
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
Sony Alpha 7S III
Fujifilm X-S10
Fujifilm X-T4
Canon EOS R5
Leica M10 Monochrom
Nikon Z 7II
What you said
Canon EOS R6
OUR GUIDE TO THE SUFFIXES USED BY LENS MANUFACTURERS
Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses
Final Analysis • Paul Hill considers… ‘Flooded Fields, Derbyshire’, 2020, by Martin Shakeshaft