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 ISSUE’S CONTRIBUTORS

Sony Alpha A9 III • Sony’s new high-speed sports and action camera boasts the world’s first global shutter. Andy Westlake examines what this means

Lightweight Sony 300mm f/2.8 prime

Closer Lightroom integration for PureRAW

Salgado honoured in Sony Awards

Saul Leiter: The Centennial Retrospective by Margit Erb and Michael Parillo • This book, celebrating 100 years since the pioneering photographer’s birth, would be a superb addition to your shelf, writes Amy Davies

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

Made in England • To mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic Billingham brand, AP paid a visit to its West Midlands factory to see how its bags are made

How to combine and mask image layers in Affinity Photo 2 • With Affinity Photo you can combine images using layers. Rod Lawton explains how to use layer masks effectively to make them blend perfectly

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Nine, Action, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge

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

Favourite five accessories • It’s not just your camera and lenses that make up the essentials of your kit; capturing great shots often requires additional accessories to help you on your way. We speak to six professional photographers who rely on a range of additional items, some photo-related and some not, but they are key to helping them to capture successful images

It’s all in the head • Easily overlooked as an essential consideration, tripod heads come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with features aimed squarely at specific types of photography. James Abbott explains the types available and suggests high-quality options for every budget

Strap up – the best camera straps • Keep your camera safe and at hand with some of the finest camera straps on the market – Jon Stapley picks the best of the best

Forty-five favourites • Our round-up of the best photographic accessories you can buy, including bags, filters, tripods, and lights, with something for every budget starting from just £7

Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

Meet our GuruShots winners • AP showcases the very best images sent in by GuruShots users on the theme of Traveling The World

Fujifilm GFX100 II • Fujifilm’s latest top-end medium-format mirrorless camera brings updated autofocus and faster shooting. Andy Westlake takes a close look

The 11 Photo Apps You Need To Download To Your Smartphone Today • Our pick of the best photo apps for planning, shooting, editing and sharing

Professor Newman…Up periscope! • Professor Newman looks into the notion of ‘telephoto’ lenses

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR...