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.
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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