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 blue plaques honour photography greats

New Manfrotto Befree tripods

Lordi almighty

Ricoh gets tougher

Blackmagic app update

Big Welsh photo festival

New Instax printer, special-edition camera

Untamed Spirits by Drew Doggett • This striking collection is a beautiful look at some of the world’s most magnificent creatures, says Amy Davies

Not such poor things • The multi-Oscar-winning film Poor Things, starring Emma Stone, deservedly won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. Now, a book of still images from the film by director Yorgos Lanthimos has been published. Ailsa McWhinnie talks to the book’s creative team

Rhimon Bose • Graduating this year from the University of the Creative Arts with a degree in fashion photography, Rhimon’s ‘I am disLecsiC’ project is a striking visual representation of his dyslexia. Amy Davies finds out more about his photographic career to date

Fujifilm GFX100S II • Fujifilm’s latest medium-format mirrorless model offers 100 megapixels for under £5,000. Andy Westlake gives it a thorough test

Behind the print • David Clapp shares how he spruced up his woodland scene ready for print

Matthew James Turner • The Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS is Matthew’s go-to lens for wideangle views in the landscape

Peak Design Small Tech Pouch • Andy Westlake tries out a handy organiser for your tech accessories

Tony Kemplen on the … Pop Cam • A plastic toy camera, found in its original unopened packaging

The in-betweeners • What you put in between your camera and lenses can make a huge difference to the images you take and how you take them. With mirrorless bodies there are far more options and greater quality for better results. Here, Kingsley Singleton gives some examples of how to adapt and thrive…

Camera, action! • The Olympics may be over but sports and action photography can be enjoyed all year. As Will Cheung explains, the AF, high ISO and burst-shooting skills of Canon EOS R cameras and RF lenses are real winners

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, whose youngest member is 15 and its eldest 85, has a cross-section of abilities, with both film and digital users

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 • Tracy Marshall-Grant considers…Bea, playing in her close, Battlefield, 2017, by Kirsty Mackay