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.
A week in phottography
This week in 1963 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE
It’s good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week
Sony Alpha 7 IV • Andy Westlake takes you on a tour of Sony’s exciting new 33MP full-frame all-rounder
First impressions
‘World’s lightest’ 70-200mm f/2.8
Samyang unveils its first zoom lens
Instax printer goes wide
Pentax premium wideangle prime
Nikon releases DX-format general-purpose zoom
WonderLab film processing facility opens
Viewpoint John Vahgatsi • Whose picture is it anyway? Perhaps there’s actually more to it than one thinks
Books • The latest and best books from the world of photography
Beautiful bokeh • The rendering of out-of-focus areas in a picture should be more than just an afterthought. Tracy Calder asked two full-time photographers to share their tips on achieving beautiful bokeh
10 tips for stunning bokeh
Portraits
LETTER OF THE WEEK
Amateur Photographer
Inbox
Green eco special • Our environment issue: how photographers are raising awareness of climate change
Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them
Wild at heart • This year’s winners of the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition are as beautiful as ever. Here are our picks of the favourites
Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here
Wish You Were Here • Steve Fairclough uncovers the story of the legendary image for Pink Floyd’s 1975 album cover for Wish You Were Here
THE PANEL ON WISH YOU WERE HERE
OUR PANEL OF JUDGES • Some of the finest names in music and photography chose the series’ covers
Evening Class • Photoshop guru Martin Evening sorts out your photo-editing and post-processing problems
STEP BY STEP: MARTIN EXPLAINS HOW HE ADDS TONE CONTRAST TO BOOST THIS STUNNING SCENE
At a glance
The shock of the new? • Buying into mirrorless for the first time, landscape and nature photographer Kingsley Singleton weighs up whether investing in the Nikon Z 7II has paid off
Getting a grip
At a glance
Leica R7: seventh heaven • Leica’s film SLRs from the ’90s won’t win so many cool points, but the R7 is a real workhorse, with quality, affordable lenses. Geoff Harris reflects on owning one
Vanguard Veo 3T+ 234CB tripod kit • Andy Westlake tests a remarkably versatile, yet compact tripod
ALSO CONSIDER
Canon EXEE • John Wade discovers a Canon that departs from the usual SLR design
Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for mirrorless lenses
Final Analysis • Peter Dench considers... ‘Stefan and the Free-Range Hens’, Dymchurch, 2002, by Edward Thompson