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.

THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

Welcome

Fast zoom for Nikon Z from Tamron

Student wins big with gannets

Dancers worth their salt

Panasonic vlogging kit price plunge

Complete our reader survey for a chance to win Amazon vouchers

Historic photo contest

What’s it all about, Alfie?

The Portrait Photographer’s Manual by Cian Oba-Smith & Max Ferguson • This comprehensive and insightful guide to portrait photography is an affordable winner,

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

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

Shoot-out at high noon • When the sun is high in the sky and the light is harsh and unforgiving it’s tempting to put your camera away and go for an afternoon siesta. However, there are ways you can extend your shooting time and take advantage of the fierce midday sun. Tracy Calder and three professional photographers share their tips

With a little help from my friends... • To help promote her new novel, photographer Julia Boggio knew exactly who to turn to. Here she explains more to Amy Davies

Class report • Photographer Dafydd Jones’s latest book, England: The Last Hurrah, is a fly-on-the-wall account of eighties upper-class England at its most riotous and vulnerable. Peter Dench fixes his cummerbund and joins the party

Discover Affinity Photo 2 • In part 1 of a series, Rod Lawton reveals some hidden depths of Serif Affinity Photo 2, the latest version of this amazingly powerful Photoshop rival

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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

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

Sony Alpha A6700 • Sony’s latest APS-C model comes with a whole host of updates and improvements, but is that enough to see off the competition? Andy Westlake finds out

Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR • Is this flexible vlogging lens for Nikon Z DX format also an ideal choice for stills? Amy Davies finds out

Peak Design Micro Clutch • Peak Design has developed the Micro Clutch specifically for use with mirrorless cameras. Angela Nicholson has been testing it out

Professor Newman on… Focus stacking • Professor Newman examines a technique to overcome limited depth-of-field in close-up shooting

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • John Wade considers… Morning On Tower Bridge, by Bill Brandt, 1939