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

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

Instax mini Link 2 printer makes its debut

Tamron wide zoom now out in Fujifilm X-mount

Adobe unveils Photoshop and Lightroom updates

Laowa’s 90mm f/2.8 macro for mirrorless

BigPicture Natural World winners revealed

DxO reveals Nik Collection 5 suite

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

Advanced autofocus • The autofocus systems in the most recent cameras are incredibly powerful, but you need to know which settings to use and when. Angela Nicholson and four top pro photographers explain all...

LETTER OF THE WEEK

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Adding a sense of scale • In his latest column for AP, top nature photographer Marsel van Oosten explains the importance of scale in pictures

Join Club the • St Ives (no, not that one) Photographic Club is a friendly and active group

Club essentials

Glorious food • As Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year enters its second decade, Tracy Calder asks 12 successful entrants to share their secrets – while offering tips of her own on how to make the grade

Top tips • for entering photo competitions

Supporting all photographers • Disability should never be a barrier to image making. Peter Dench finds out about the support, techniques and adaptations available and shares some inspirational case studies

Camera adaptations • Equipment co-ordinator Gillian Birbeck explains how the Disabled Photographers’ Society helps out

Zooming into Costa Rica • The second AP-sponsored Zoom Tour to Costa Rica took place recently. The tour leaders and two participants recall a great trip with Geoff Harris

At a glance

Canon EOS R3 • We’ve finally got our hands on a full production model of Canon’s high-tech pro camera. Andy Westlake gives it an in-depth examination

Focal points • In design terms, the EOS R3 resembles a shrunken version of Canon’s EOS-1D X Mark III pro DSLR

ISO and noise

Verdict

Lucie Averill • Cornwall resident and long-time Canon user Lucie Averill couldn’t be without her EOS 5DS R for her tranquil seascape photography

3 Legged Thing Punks Trent 2.0 • Andy Westlake tests an extra-tall, sturdy monopod

Professor Newman on… Autofocus – algorithm versus physics • Looking at the differences between DSLR and mirrorless cameras in how autofocus tracking works

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 Tim Clinch considers... • ‘Durango Colony, Durango, Mexico, 1994’ by Larry Towell