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.
7 days • A week in photography
This week in 1956 • 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
Leica adds robust M-series 28mm lens
Price increases confirmed by Nikon
Nikon unveils lightweight Z 800mm telephoto lens
Capture One speeds up its software
Entries open for Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize
Exhibition celebrates art of record covers
Books & exhibitions • The latest and best books and exhibitions from the world of photography
From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues
Don’t miss the highlights • Highlight detail can seem like the holy grail, but as Angela Nicholson and two pro photographers explain, there are plenty of ways to ensure you retain the brightest parts of a scene
Printing inspiration
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Join the Club • This young club started online and they have a broad range of skills
Louis Theroux • Harry Borden recalls two shoots with the popular documentary filmmaker, journalist and broadcaster
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A life examined • A comprehensive new biography of the ‘photographer nanny’ puts Vivian Maier into a new-found context. Author Ann Marks tells Amy Davies more about it
Evening Class • Photoshop guru Martin Evening shows how to add vibrancy to a historic US church
MARTIN’S STEPS FOR IMPROVING THE IMAGE
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Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE II • Five years after launching its first AF lens, Samyang has come up with a major redesign. Andy Westlake is impressed by the progress the firm has made
Verdict
DxO PureRAW 2 • Andy Westlake takes a look at DxO’s updated raw ‘pre-processor’, which promises workflow improvements and full support for Fujifilm X-Trans cameras
Verdict
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G • Andy Westlake assesses Sony’s new lightweight full-frame wideangle zoom, which employs an electronic power zoom control
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Samyang Lens Station for Sony E • Andy Westlake examines a tool for tweaking how Samyang lenses work
LENS MANAGER SOFTWARE
Tony Kemplen on the … Ricoh R1 • An automatic compact, the Ricoh R1 is one model in Tony’s large collection that he uses regularly
Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses
Final Analysis • Damien Demolder considers… ‘Ernest was a good friend of mine’ by Barney Cokeliss