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

DSLRs and compacts not dead yet: market data

Record-breaking astro camera reaches for sky

Feed your creativity

Taylor Wessing prize open for entries

Honey, I shrunk the Polaroid

Viewpoint Geoff Harris • Fujifilm X100VI mania is in full swing and this highlights wider trends, says Geoff Harris

20/20: Chris Killip/Graham Smith • Until 30 June. Martin Parr Foundation, Bristol. www.martinparrfoundation.org

Farewell to Hong Kong • Photo editor Mikko Takkunen turns photographer for his book on Hong Kong, where he lived for five years. He grew to love it, and wanted to capture it in images before he left, he tells Graeme Green

Born in the U.S.A. By Annie Leibovitz • Steve Fairclough investigates the inside story of a bold and iconic album cover shot by Annie Leibovitz

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo • This hybrid instant camera promises the best of both worlds, analogue and digital. But does it deliver?Isabella Ruffatti finds out

Colbor CL220R RBG LED light • As the price of LED lighting comes tumbling down, heads like the Colbor CL220R bring full RBG colour control well within reach of the enthusiast, says Damien Demolder

SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Sony Alpha A7R III • We revisit Sony’s third member in its series of high-resolution full-frame mirrorless cameras

What the owners think • Three Sony Alpha A7R III users give their verdicts

PGYTech CFexpress CreateMate Card Reader Case (Type B/SD) • Andy Westlake reviews a rugged memory card case and reader combination

Argus C3 • John Wade looks at one of America’s most popular 35mm cameras

Liquid punch • The results of the CUPOTY Challenge: Water, are in and everything from mating toads to frozen flowers have been put before the judges. Selected entrants share their tips with CUPOTY co-founder Tracy Calder

Ephemeral fairies • The month of May is fast approaching and it’s the perfect opportunity to observe mayflies. Catherine Régnier shares her tips for photographing these incredible insects

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 • Forest of Dean club says it is a sociable group with a love of photography

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 • Peter Dench considers...Mario Sandoval, 1997-2016, Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico by Diana Matar