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

Remembering Elliott Erwitt

First woman to win Red Bull competition

Fairy light

Funky analogue fisheye camera

Sony on the grid

Viewpoint Jake Hicks • Do AI-generated models really sound the death knell for photographers?

Magnum Magnum Edited by Brigitte Lardinois Foreword by Olivia Arthur • This epic tome is the ultimate book for documentary lovers – put it at the top of your Christmas list, says Amy Davies

Books & exhibitions • The latest and best books and exhibitions from the world of photography

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

Window to the universe • Our view of the night sky is changing. It is more important than ever before, to capture images of the night sky in its entirety

Hats off • Photographer and artist David Drebin is based in New York City. Peter Dench talks to him about his new photo book of voyeuristic scenes that evoke emotions, psychological perspectives and insightful reflections into the viewers’ own experiences

Animal magic • The EISA Maestro 2023 photo contest was on the theme of The Animal Kingdom. Here we showcase the excellent images by the International winners

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

Behind the print • Wildlife photographer Ben Hall shares how he got his beautiful winter birds scene ready for print

FILM STARS Building bridges • John Wade charts the rise and fall of a brief 35mm boom

Atomos Shinobi 7 • Damien Demolder tests an external monitor for on-camera use

DJI Mini 4 Pro • DJI’s latest mini drone weighs less than 249g but it punches above its weight in the image-quality stakes. Angela Nicholson has been at the control sticks

Take a Canon test drive • Buying a camera or lens is a serious business and you don’t want to end up with something unsuitable. Avoid buyer’s remorse with Canon’s ‘try before you buy’ programme

SmallRig Forevala W60 wireless mic kit • Richard Sibley tests a compact wireless microphone kit for mobile filmmakers

Agfa Optima Reflex • John Wade finds a strange twin-lens reflex from Agfa

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 • Maria Falconer considers… Untitled, 2023 by Jim Mortram