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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A week in photography
This week in 1934 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE
#appicoftheweek Win!
It’s good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week
At a glance
Fujifilm GFX50S II • Andy Westlake takes a first look at Fujifilm’s new sub-£4,000 medium format mirrorless camera
First impressions
X-T30 II gains higher-res screen
23mm and 33mm f/1.4 XF lenses
Lumix S 24mm F1.8 prime for L mount
Wildlife POTY reveals stunning entries
Books & exhibitions • The latest and best books and exhibitions from the world of photography
From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues
KIT LIST
Guy Edwardes
Fantastic fungi • Dig out your macro lens and head down to the woods, as the next few weeks should see a plethora of spectacular fungi appearing up and down the country. Guy Edwardes is your guide
GUY’S TOP TIPS FOR SHOOTING FUNGI
Why it works
Focus stacking
Win!
LETTER OF THE WEEK
Amateur Photographer
Inbox
Cream of the crop • The results of the second edition of the world’s only international potato photography competition have been announced
Tall stories told slowly • Photographer Alex Timmermans tells Damien Demolder why he uses the wet-plate process to bring his carefully planned situation comedies to life
U2’s The Joshua Tree
The Joshua Tree By Anton Corbijn • Photographer Anton Corbijn and art director Steve Averill tell Steve Fairclough about creating the cover for this U2 album
THE PANEL ON THE JOSHUA TREE
At a glance
For and against
Data file
Nikon Z fc • Nikon’s latest APS-C mirrorless camera harks back to its manual-focus film SLRs. Andy Westlake investigates whether there’s substance behind the retro whimsy
Focal points • Nikon’s Z fc is essentially a slightly updated Z 50, all done up in fancy dress
ISO and noise
Verdict
Collectable, usable and under £100 • Collectors and users don’t always see cameras in the same way… except sometimes they do. John Wade reveals some affordable, usable classics
Kase Wolverine 100x150mm Double Grad • Andy Westlake finds out whether getting two filters in one is too good to be true
COMPATIBILITY
Professor Newman on… Back to the future • Why film was in fact digital, electronic photography is analogue, and how it might turn digital again
Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications
Final Analysis • Paul Hill considers… ‘Lathkill Dale #17, 2009’, by Matthew Conduit