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.
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THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS
Google AI editing tools free for more phones
Budget Honor phone with 108MP camera
Talking about the weather
Super-cheap f/1.7 portrait lens
Major Panasonic Lumix firmware updates
More DxO updates
Exhibit at the RPS HQ
Workers of the world • To celebrate 30 years since the publication of Sebastião Salgado’s seminal book, Workers, Peter Dench asks experts in the photography industry what makes the Brazilian photojournalist’s work so special
DIGITAL STARS Fifty quid quality • Early digital cameras can still deliver the goods – and they’re becoming collectable too. John Wade is your guide
Peter Scott • Wildlife photographer Peter Scott reveals his favourite zoom lens to partner up with his trusty Nikon Z 8
How to win when trading in • Looking to trade-in or sell a camera or lens? As you’ll discover, Park Cameras not only offers great deals on kit but it also makes the whole process hassle-free
Professor Newman on… Information design • Professor Newman writes about the design of infographics and their use in photography
Amateur Photographer of the Year • Your chance to enter the UK’s most prestigious competition for amateur photographers
APOY Inspiration • If you’re planning to enter our Animal Kingdom round, take these tips from three of last year’s top ten photographers
How to photograph artwork • Discover the best way to light and shoot paintings, artwork and old prints at home
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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
Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them
Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for mirrorless lenses
Final Analysis • John Wade considers… County fair tintype booth by Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1903