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

Sigma boosts Fujifilm X lens line-up

Polaroid’s instant high?

On the cards

A proper Charlie (show)

Remembering Uyghurs

Wildlife POTY stand-outs

All the fun of the fair

Fay Godwin – Under a turbulent sky • With images selected by those who knew the iconic photographer well, this beautiful exhibition of Fay Godwin’s work is worth visiting, says Amy Davies

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

The best of blur • Vintage lenses can create unique bokeh, but you need to do your research, as Simon Murray explains to Geoff Harris – he also reveals his glass of choice

Parting shots • Harry Borden’s new portrait book, On Divorce, comes from a deeply personal place. He tells Amy Davies all about it

Lightroom vs Photoshop which is best for photo editing? • Adobe has two of the planet’s most widely used image-editing programs in Lightroom and Photoshop. So, which should you choose as your main editing software? Will Cheung compares them

Join the Club • This welcoming club offers varied activities and caters to all abilities

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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

Using Affinity Photo 2’s panorama merge feature • Shooting and stitching panoramas is surprisingly easy, especially with the dedicated panorama merge tools in Affinity Photo, explains Rod Lawton

Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR • Does Fujifilm’s smallest lens deserve a space in X-system users’ bags? Andy Westlake finds out

Honor Magic 5 Pro • The Honor Magic 5 Pro offers specifications to rival the likes of the Samsung S23 Ultra, at a significantly lower price. Amy Davies finds out if there are compromises to be made

Sony ECM-G1 Shotgun Microphone • Andy Westlake tests Sony’s ultra-compact vlogging microphone

Tony Kemplen on the … Rajar No.6 • A camera from the 1930s picked up for a tenner – and a 60-year-old film

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • Tim Clinch considers... Advertising photograph for Harley Davidson Motorcycles, 1994, by John Mason