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.
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This week in 1971 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE
AP picture of the week • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week
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Panasonic launches 70-300mm full-frame telezoom
Books • The latest and best books from the world of photography
Firmware updates for Nikon Z 6II and Z 7II
Samsung talks smartphones and AI
Super Resolution
From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues
Brave the elements • Don’t let the damp, cold and windy conditions put you off enjoying the great outdoors over the winter months. We speak to four pros who use the British weather to their advantage, to capture unique scenes
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YOUR FREE ENTRY CODE
Join the Club • Based in beautiful Lincolnshire, this club caters to all genres
Club essentials
What’s driving Mr Dazy? • Double exposures used to be a function of forgetting whether the film was wound on, but for Louis Dazy they are a means of adding depth of meaning, time and expression, reports Damien Demolder
Jeff Goldblum • Harry Borden looks back on a shoot with charismatic Hollywood film star Jeff Goldblum
Harry Borden
KIT LIST
Botanical highlights • Artist Elizabeth Kazda creates floral mandalas that bring a sense of joy and positive energy. Here she talks to Tracy Calder about her unique approach, and her love of experimenting
TOP TIPS
At a glance
Bite the bullet • There are some cameras you need in your life and the Fujifilm X100V is one of them, as Michael Topham explains having purchased his own
Accessories
What is refurbished?
Twin Lens Contaflex • It’s a TLR, but not as you know it. John Wade explains all about this unusual 35mm camera
Other 35mm TLRs • The Contaflex was the first TLR to use 35mm film, but it wasn’t the last. Here are four others
Benro ArcaSmart 70 • Andy Westlake tries out a two-in-one quick-release plate
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Ask the Experts • Looking for a new camera or accessory and need some advice? We’re›here to help. Contact us at ap.ed@kelsey.co.uk or on Twitter at @AP_Magazine and #AskAP
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Lenses • Interchangeable lenses come in a huge array of types for shooting different kinds of subjects
OUR GUIDE TO THE SUFFIXES USED BY LENS MANUFACTURERS
Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for mirrorless lenses
Final Analysis • Gemma Padley considers…‘The Tetons and the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming’, 1942, by Ansel Adams