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

Panasonic Lumix G9II • Panasonic’s new 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds flagship gains phase detection autofocus in a familiar body design. Andy Westlake takes a look

Two updated telephoto zooms

Battery grip for G9II, S5II and S5IIX

Fujifilm GFX100 II • Fujifilm’s latest medium-format flagship aims to compete with high-end full-frame cameras in every respect. Andy Westlake investigates

Fast standard prime

Two tilt/shift lenses

GoPro: we do need another Hero

Fast 128GB card for under £50

Bird battle wins big

Half-frame film upgrade

Chinese iPhone burn

New Lee Miller biopic premiered

Minimalist winners

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

For the love of mono • Black & white photography is timeless and emotive, and many photographers strive to achieve rich tones, contrast, and drama in their scenes. But it’s not as simple as applying a quick mono conversion during editing; there are a number of important elements to consider when shooting. We speak to three photographers who are dedicated to working in black & white

The Billingham story • Billingham bags are 50 years old this year. Nigel Atherton visited their West Midlands factory to talk to founders Ros and Martin Billingham about their journey and how it all began

Phoning home • The latest book by smartphone photography expert Jo Bradford is all about photographers’ personal stories, rather than technique. She tells Geoff Harris why

Use Affinity Photo 2 for iPad • Affinity Photo 2 for iPad is remarkable in how it mirrors the features in the regular version, and can swap files and edits seamlessly, writes Rod Lawton

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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

Nikon Nikkor Z DX 24mm f/1.7 • Amy Davies finds out if this compact, lightweight and affordable large-aperture lens for DX-format Nikon Z cameras is worth adding to your kit bag

SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Nikon Z 6 • The original Z 6 is a brilliant buy for under £800 in excellent used condition

Martin Steele • Lover of the landscape Martin Steele explains why he can’t leave home without his ND graduated filters

Lowepro PhotoSport X 35 • Lowepro’s PhotoSport X 35 is designed for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure photographers. Angela Nicholson investigates if it fits the bill

Super Ikonta 532/16 • John Wade revisits one of Zeiss Ikon’s greatest classics

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 • Tracy Marshall-Grant considers… Annual Pilgrimage to St Patrick, 1972, by Markéta Luskačová