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

Ultra-wideangle Leica SL lenses unveiled

Sayonara to Canon’s EOS M camera range

Another accolade for Elliott Erwitt

Elinchrom’s power of THREE

New LCE competition

Powerful new folding phone from OnePlus

Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 2024 released

Kiss It! by Abbie Trayler-Smith • An extraordinary documentary project which is a testament to long-term collaboration between photographer and subject, finds Amy Davies

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

The great outdoors • Winners and finalists of Landscape Photographer of the Year 16 share their tips for award-winning scenes with Hollie Latham Hucker

A world in common • The first major exhibition of contemporary African photography at Tate Modern has proved hugely popular – you’ve got until January to see it. Amy Davies spoke with the curators to find out more

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

Join the Club • Now 130 years old, Kingston Camera Club provides a warm welcome

Panasonic Lumix G9II • Panasonic’s 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds flagship gains phase-detection autofocus in a familiar body design. Andy Westlake puts it to the test

SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Sony Alpha A7 III • Sony’s popular full-frame mirrorless all-rounder from five years ago is still highly recommended today

3 Legged Thing Freya L-bracket • Andy Westlake tests a dedicated L-bracket for the Fujifilm X-T5

Tony Kemplen on the… FED BOY stereo camera • This 35mm stereo camera made in Ukraine is a stereo version of the FED 50

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • Damien Demolder considers... Family member dresses the preserved body of a relative during the Ma’Nene ritual, Panggala, North Indonesia, 2020, by Hariandi Hafid