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.

Welcome

THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

Sony Alpha A7CR and A7C II

Updated 16-35mm f/2.8

Add-on grip for A7C twins

Nik Collection gets fresh coat of code

It’s grins up North

Misty morning hop

Weather shortlist

Half-frame film disposable

Tamron wideangle zoom for Sony

Monochrome magicians

Adventuress: Women Exploring the Wild By Carolina Amell • This book includes stunning photography and epic tales, a testament to the strength of the female character, says Amy Davies

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

Lengthen your landscape exposures • Guy Edwardes explains his thoughts and techniques for creative use of long exposures in landscape photography

Water works • Peter Dench talks to legendary photojournalist Ian Berry about his new book, Water

I’d be safe and warm... • A new book of portraits from Sally Davies switches to the West Coast. Amy Davies catches up with her to find out more about California Dreamers

Non-destructive editing in Affinity Photo 2 • In part 5 of our series, Rod Lawton shows how with Affinity Photo you can re-adjust and even reverse your editing decisions long after you made them

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

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

The year’s best products • We reveal which cameras, lenses and smartphones emerged as winners of the prestigious EISA Awards 2023-24

Fujifilm Instax SQ40 • Isabella Ruffatti tries out Fujifilm’s latest square-format instant camera

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

Final Analysis • Damien Demolder considers... Portrait of the 29th US President Warren G Harding (1865-1923)