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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7 days • 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

Canon is developing the sports-focused EOS R3

All-new Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS

Revamped Canon RF super-telephotos

Fast wide prime for Fujifilm X users

RHS contest winners revealed, entries open

SWP Awards announced

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

Remote photography tips and tricks • The pandemic has revealed a new frontier for photography; shoot any time, any place. All from the comfort of your home. Jon Devo speaks to four portrait pros doing just that

Top tips for remote photography

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Approaching photography • Author and photographer Paul Hill explains the 40-year journey to the latest edition of his seminal book, Approaching Photography

Sight unseen • A new book celebrating some of Magnum photographer Elliott Erwitt’s unseen work has just been published. Amy Davies asked other notable members of the prestigious agency to share their thoughts on Elliott’s life and oeuvre

Pink Floyd’s Delicate Sound of Thunder

Delicate Sound of Thunder By Andy Earl • Steve Fairclough discovers the inside story of creating a surreal album cover for a live Pink Floyd LP

THE PANEL ON DELICATE SOUND OF THUNDER

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

Nikon NX Studio • Nikon’s latest free software allows Nikon camera users to view, process and edit images in one package. Angela Nicholson gives it a whirl

Dave Burden • South East photographer Dave Burden hasn’t found a need to replace the Canon EOS 7D, which remains his trusty stalwart for shooting nature and wildlife

FILM STARS Poor man’s Leica • Diax cameras represent quality 35mm for collectors and users alike, as John Wade explains

Fujifilm Print to Prove It • Andy Westlake tries out a tempting offer of free prints

BETTER THAN HOME PRINTING?

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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