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.

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A week in photography

This week in 1981 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

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

Birth of a Légende

Enjoy the JRNY

Time for your close-ups

Still time to enter EISA ‘Faces’ contest

Leica reveals compact M-mount 35mm F/2

Nikon revamps free editing software

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

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

Shoot like the pros • Regardless of system or subject matter, your camera can be tailored to suit your shooting style. We find out how the professionals get set up for a range of photography scenarios

Win!

The need for art

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.

Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions • Are they worth it and what do you get for your money? Martin Evening investigates

Stand out in the crowd • A modern way to get a project off the ground is to seek funding directly from customers. Peter Dench explores this non-traditional method by talking to those in the know

Crowdfunding tips

Five crowdfunded projects to back right now

Join the Club • This friendly 128-year-old club welcomes everyone who loves photography

Woodford & Wanstead Photographic Society • Wanstead House Community Centre, 21 The Green, Wanstead, London, E11 2NT

Helen Trust

Cleaning a City By Helen Trust • Michael Topham finds out how this fortuitous street image was captured

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

At a glance

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Leica SL2-S • Leica’s 24MP full-frame mirrorless model promises the best of both worlds for stills and video shooters. Andy Westlake discovers what it delivers

Focal points • Leica has reused the same body design as the 47MP SL2, but placed a greater emphasis on video

High-res multi-shot

ISO and noise

Verdict

Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X • A new standard prime has arrived in X-mount.

Verdict

LaCie 1big Dock • Andy Westlake tests an all-in-one desktop workflow solution

Tony Kemplen on the … Wray Stereo Graphic • A simple but effective stereo camera that often gives impressive results

Best Buys • A round-up of the AP testing team’s favourite and most highly rated kit, including both cameras and all kinds of accessories, across a wide range of price points

Final Analysis • Benedict Brain considers… ‘2030’ by Amy D’Agorne, 2020