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

Plena illuminated

New Xiaomi Leica-branded phones

New mini drone for ‘adventure enthusiasts’

Generative AI by Getty Images

Remembering Leopards by Wildlife Photographers United • The latest in the Remembering series is another beautiful tribute to an animal in peril, says Amy Davies

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

Capture your best-ever aerial photos and videos • Elevate your drone photography and video to new heights with 15 surefire tips that will help you to take a more professional approach to aerial image-making. James Abbott guides you through many of the techniques and processes he uses to capture quality aerial photography and video

Getting started with drones: case study • To conclude, we catch up with John Wickes, a keen amateur drone user, to learn more about how he got started and get his best tips

Sun, sea and sandbags • Aged 51, photojournalist Peter Dench headed off to Ukraine for his first experience of an active war. The idea was simple, the reality far from it

Join the Club • Motherwell Photographic Society welcomes new members of any level

Nik Collection 6.3 highlights and new features part 1: Corrections and enhancements • The Nik Collection is one of the best-known plug-in suites and in version 6.3, DxO has brought it right up to date. Rod Lawton takes a closer look

Exploring the power of ideas • In his latest column for AP, nature photographer Marsel van Oosten explains how to be creatively proactive

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

Raw processing basics in Affinity Photo 2 • Why is the Develop Persona separate to the Photo Persona, and what’s the best way to use its tools? Rod Lawton explains

FILM STARS Italian jobs • You know their enlargers, now meet their cameras. John Wade reveals strange goings on at Durst

Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM • Canon’s retracting 24-50mm kit lens is very small and very light, but it’s also very cheap. Does this mean it’s not very good? Rod Lawton is keen to find out

Tenba Axis V2 32L Backpack • Is this huge backpack perfect for those with lots of gear? Callum McInerney-Riley finds out

Samsung Kenox FX-4 • A 35mm compact camera from 1994, designed by Porsche, no less

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • John Wade considers… Men of the Eighth Yorkshire Regiment at eventide, by Ernest Brooks, 1917