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 photography
This week in 1982 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE
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It’s good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week
Bird contest raises money for RSPB
Burtynsky honoured in Sony awards
Wildlife POTY gives power to the people
Light, compact Laowa macro lens
Viewpoint Jon Bentley • Could the latest impressive screen technology of TVs be embraced by photography?
Books • The latest and best books from the world of photography
From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues
The freedom of handheld • Fed up with lugging a tripod around all day and then perhaps only using it once? Maybe now is the time for a radical rethink, says Jeremy Walker
KIT LIST
Why it works
TIPS FOR HANDHELD SHOOTING
LETTER OF THE WEEK
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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. Thanks for your understanding.
Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them
Selective vision • What’s the point in recording something that isn’t good, asks Steve Jackson as he explains to Damien Demolder why he likes the more selective process of shooting with film
Why colour can be a distraction • Marsel van Oosten reveals when colour can be a major distraction in wildlife images and how he eliminates it
Britain’s photography heritage • In a new series, photographer and print specialist Mike Crawford explores the history of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious photographic firms. Here he visits the Edward Reeves Studio in Lewes
The Story Behind The Poppy
Lewes Town Hall – A Building in Focus
Martin Freeman • Harry Borden looks back to the time he shot a portrait of actor Martin Freeman – and a grumpy cat
Harry Borden
At a glance
Sony Alpha 7 IV • Does Sony’s latest enthusiast-focused full-frame model offer enough in the face of stiff competition from Canon and Nikon? Andy Westlake finds out
Focal points • Compared to its predecessor, the A7 IV has a substantially improved design
Verdict
ISO and noise
DxO FilmPack 6 • DxO’s bumper collection of classic film emulations promises a lot but also faces a lot of stiff competition. Geoff Harris sees if the new version delivers
Fujifilm emulations
Adobe integration
Verdict
Billingham Mini Eventer • It may be pricey, but this shoulder bag brings a touch of luxury, says Andy Westlake
Time • Why do we talk about shutter speeds, when we really mean exposure time? It’s all about the history
Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for mirrorless lenses
Final Analysis • Paul Hill considers… Compost Stories, Cumbria 2021 by John Darwell