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

Sigma unveils f/1.2 fab fifty at great price

Unique chance to show your work in London

247MP sensor, anyone?

Black and white thinking

Viewpoint Nigel Atherton • So The Photography Show will be moving to London next year. Bring it on, says AP Editor Nigel Atherton

Photo City: How Images Shape the Urban World • Photography and cities have long had something of a symbiotic relationship, as this exhibition explores. Ailsa McWhinnie finds out more

Images to inspire action • Why is animal photography so popular and can photographs help to save species from decline or extinction? Huw Lewis-Jones, author of a new book on animal photography, talks to David Clark

The dream team • Julia Margaret Cameron and Francesca Woodman pushed the boundaries of photography, and have been paired up in a major new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. Tracy Calder takes a look

OnePlus 12 • This latest flagship model boasts high-end specifications beyond its price. Amy Davies discovers more

OM System Tough TG-7 • Joshua Waller reviews one of the few tough, waterproof, compact cameras left on the market

Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary • Andy Westlake assesses a compact, affordable, large-aperture wideangle zoom for APS-C cameras

Vanguard Alta Pro 3VRL 303CV 18 • A quick-release head system makes this an excellent option for photos and videos. Richard Sibley tests it out

The gift of nature • Hungarian photographer Csaba Daróczi has enjoyed great success in a number of high-profile photography competitions. Tracy Calder talks to him about fresh challenges, originality, and what constitutes a prize-winning picture

Using artificial intelligence ethically • AI-powered tools in photo-editing software can be a blessing to photographers. James Abbott demonstrates a more ethical approach to AI to save time and to simplify complex manual tasks

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

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

Join the Club • This club is a new and growing group of photo enthusiasts

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

Final Analysis • Maria Falconer considers… Cromarty. Wednesday 18 August 1993. By Mark Power