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

Canon EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II • Andy Westlake takes a first look at a pair of pro-spec cameras from Canon

New cooling fan

DPP Lightroom plug-in

Sony widens the choice for vlogging fans

Affinity offers free half-year trial

OPPO-tunity to win big

New Nikon cloud service

Polaroid/Magnum competition

Major Leica award shortlist

Samsung Flips, then Folds

A different history • Lee Shulman and Omar Victor Diop’s collaborative project rewrites American post-war family history in the most marvellous way. Nigel Atherton finds out more

Jeremy Clarkson • Harry Borden looks back at his experiences on two very different shoots with the outspoken TV presenter and author

The 6MP cult classic you’ve never heard of • Does the world’s first digital rangefinder still perform? Kingsley Singleton bought the Epson R-D1 over ten years ago and shares why he loves using it

Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD • Is this the perfect travel telezoom for Sony users? Andy Westlake finds out

K&F Concept Nano-X Series Variable ND4-64&CPL MRC filter • Andy Westlake tries out a useful two-in-one polarising and neutral-density filter

Tony Kemplen on the … Box Tengor • A box camera from the 1930s bearing the Zeiss name and featuring two viewfinders

Beyond the camera • Architectural photographer Peter Li shares how he captures his stunning architectural scenes with his guide to vertorama photography

Born to be wild • Wildlife photographer and author Alfie Bowen has found that image-making has helped him deal with the challenges of autism. He reflects on his work and new book on wild horses with Geoff Harris

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 active Midlands club attracts members from several counties

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

Final Analysis • Tracy Marshall-Grant considers… UnBecoming by Jenny Lewis