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

Sony updates 85mm G Master prime lens

New Canon A2 flagship printer

Last chance for your Visa

New Motorola budget handset

Ffoto Cymru: correction

Tamron tele zoom now for Nikon Z

Remembering Barry Lategan

Fugue by Lydia Goldblatt • A profound and moving reflection on love, life, grief, childhood and motherhood, Fugue is a wonderful body of work, says Amy Davies

Something magic • The official invention of photography is hard to pin down, but it’s possibly 200 years old this year. Michael Pritchard takes a closer look at one of its pioneers

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

Focus stacking for macro • In macro photography, depth of field is a real issue, but Rod Lawton shows how focus bracketing and Photoshop can fix it

Behind the print • Emily Renier shares how she made this bridal photograph pop

Leica D-Lux 8 • Leica’s latest advanced zoom compact resurrects a much-loved line, but can it challenge the Fujifilm X100VI? Andy Westlake finds out

Panasonic FZ82D • If you want the flexibility of a superzoom bridge camera, then the FZ82D is a new model to tempt you. But is it any good? Amy Davies finds out

SmallRig AD-50Lite • Angela Nicholson tests an affordable tripod kit for those looking to take their videography more seriously

Professor Newman on… Believing metrics • The latest cameras trade higher speed for reduced dynamic range, but does this really matter?

30 tips for captivating close-ups • From low light to skittish subjects, the field of close-up photography can present a number of obstacles for the uninitiated. Here, six photographers share their best tricks and tips for creating captivating close-ups

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 • John Wade considers… World War II: Home Front 1940, by A.J O’Brien