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 1972 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

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AP picture of the week • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week

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Laowa 25mm f/0.95 for Micro Four Thirds

Zoner Photo Studio X gets spring 2022 update

Sony reveals its new FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G powerzoom

DxO launches PureRAW 2 program

Entries invited for EISA Maestro Contest 2022

RPS opens call for images for IPE 164

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

Readers’ used bargains • We asked you to tell us about your experiences buying used kit, and you responded in droves. Here’s a selection of what you bought, where you bought it from, and why

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Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

The Reader Portfolio winner chosen will receive a copy of Skylum Luminar AI, worth £79. See www.skylum.com

Dealers’ best used offers • A range of dealers share some of their best buys, and buying advice, with Geoff Harris

Great used systems for under a grand • Buying second-hand means you can get yourself a tidy kit for popular genres for less than £1,000. Angela Nicholson considers the options

Classic compacts • If you’re looking for a pocketable digital camera, then there are a range of great choices available on the second-hand market. Joshua Waller lets us know his top choices

Darkroom Dave • When it comes to selling prints it’s important to remember to shoot what other people will like on their wall, Dave Butcher tells Damien Demolder, not just what you fancy for yourself

Boulder, Colorada

Get full-frame mirrorless for less • Interested in dipping a toe into the waters of full-frame mirrorless, but want to save money by buying second-hand? We guide you through our top picks

Canon EOS RP

EF adaptor

Nikon Z 7

Media

Panasonic Lumix S5

Unique kit zoom

Sigma fp

Sigma i-series lenses

Sony Alpha 7 II

Any lens you like

SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Nikon Z 6 • Three years on from its launch, the original Z 6 makes a cracking mirrorless buy at under £1,000

At a glance

What the owners think • Three Nikon Z 6 users give their verdict

Exakta Varex IIb • John Wade reviews a classic, and slightly strange, German SLR

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • Damien Demolder considers… Ukrainians attend an open military training for civilians, Kyiv, Ukraine, by Sergei Chuzavkov, 2022