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

New Tamron all-in-one full-frame superzoom

Shinobi II gains camera control

Defying gravity

This Barbie is a photographer

All-metal phone inspires band

Viewpoint John Bridges • Have we given up on DSLRs too soon? John Bridges shares why he thinks Canon DSLRs are great value for cash-strapped photographers

Heimat by Ellen von Unwerth • Ellen von Unwerth’s latest book is a subversive look at a traditionally male-dominated genre, says Amy Davies

Golden oldies • During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, a series of photographs featuring care home residents went viral. Four years later they still resonate. Peter Dench finds out more

Amateur Photographer the Year • Your chance to enter the UK’s most prestigious com petition for amateur photographers

APOY Inspiration • If you’re planning to enter our People round, take these tips from four of last year’s top ten photographers

Unmask stunning people shots • How do you enhance your people shots in Adobe Lightroom Classic? Rod Lawton explains how its fast and powerful masking tools can make a big difference quickly

FILM STARS Cameras that made the sixties swing • John Wade checks out the decade that saw the rise and fall of a new breed of camera

Vaonis Hestia Smartphone Telescope • The Hestia claims to harness the power of your smartphone to capture heavenly bodies. Top astro-shooter Josh Dury sees how well it works

Professor Newman on… Stacking and optimisation • Professor Newman on how the stacking of different chips benefits sensor performance

Picture perfect • Discover how focal lengths shape your portrait photography. Kate Kirkman is your guide

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

Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

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

Final Analysis • Paul Hill considers… Tenerife, May 2012, by Don Jackson