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

Eight-year-old wins major contest

More DxO optics modules

Vote in our annual awards and win £100

Viva the Vivo?

Competition scenic success

Earning his (rainbow) wings

Deborah Turbeville: Photocollage • Blending photography with a physical art form creates an interesting addition to your bookshelf, says Amy Davies

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

Playing the long game • Winner of the Minimalist Photography Awards 2023, Martin Annand talks to Tracy Calder about the challenges and rewards of shooting long-exposure seascapes

The last visit • Berlin has a habit of squandering its Cold War legacy. David Crossland describes having a final chance to photograph a condemned Soviet airport lounge

A passion for books • Vanda Ralevska has had a lifelong love of books and now has started self-publishing. She tells Will Cheung the story behind her first two photo books

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 • This friendly East Anglian club offers lots of learning opportunities

Nikon Zf • Nikon’s full-frame mirrorless camera oozes retro style, but also promises plenty of substance. Andy Westlake finds out whether it delivers

Best budget camera phones • We hunt down the best budget and mid-range smartphones you can buy right now, in terms of their camera performance

Professor Newman on… Global shutter • Professor Newman examines the technology that underpins the new Sony A9 III

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for mirrorless lenses

Final Analysis • Peter Dench considers... Oswald’s View, 2023, by Dod Miller