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.

A week in photography

This week in 1976 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

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

Leica admits price rises on ‘select items’

Vanguard launches eight-lens capacity backpack

ORWO makes its first new films for 50 years

Over £19 billion of unused photo gear in UK households

Entries open for bird photographer contest

Bronstein wins photojournalism award

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

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

Practical light painting • Light painting may seem niche, but it can work with a range of genres including portraits of models and kids, while also transforming landscape shots. Tracy Calder gets tips and advice from three experts

Kim’s top tips

Tobie’s top tips

Early drone

Amateur Photographer

Inbox • Write to 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. Replies are from the Editor unless otherwise stated

Lens special • We share our expert tips for how you can get the very best from your lenses

Join the Club • This enthusiastic club caters very well to all new members

Magic Mazzer • Actually liking other human beings is pretty important when it comes to creating a book about an area and its people, Bob Mazzer tells Damien Demolder. We need to spread the love

A dog’s life • The Golden Retriever Photographic Society is fashion photographer Bruce Weber’s love letter to his treasured pets. Amy Davies finds out more

All part of the Process • For the latest in his series celebrating British photographic heritage, Mike Crawford tells the story of London-based Process Supplies

Process Lith Paper

1920s vintage

Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 S • This versatile Nikon lens is perfect for nature and sport – but is also useful for other subjects. Amy Davies discovers how it shapes up

Verdict

At a glance

OnePlus 10 Pro • This flagship smartphone boasts a triple camera system that proudly proclaims it’s been tuned by Hasselblad. Joshua Waller finds out how it performs

Verdict

Gregg Cashmore • Devon-based photographer Gregg Cashmore tells AP why he vows by Kase Filters when he shoots landscapes

Rode VideoMic Go II • Small, easy to use and affordable, but is Rode’s latest shotgun mic any good? Angela Nicholson investigates

Tony Kemplen on the … Kiev 35A • Tony investigates a copy of the Minox 35GT that was made in Ukraine and bears the capital’s name

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses

Final Analysis • Damien Demolder considers... Miss Pippa, Roaring Twenties by Damien Demolder, 2022