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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This week in 1955 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE
It's good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week
Pre-orders open for Rotolight lights
DxO updates software
Twitter privacy updates worry street shooters
Images chosen for major RPS show
Viewpoint Roger Lush • A reader writes about the differences between composites and outright ‘fakes’
Books • The latest and best books from the world of photography
From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues
22 ways to find your creative mojo in 2022 • Make 2022 your most creative year ever! Benedict Brain looks at techniques to master, projects to try and ideas to challenge and inspire you
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Inbox
Great kit for £100 • AP’s team and readers share their camera and lens bargains, film and digital
Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers
Sticky Fingers By Andy Warhol • Steve Fairclough investigates the inside story of the innovative and controversial cover of this Rolling Stones classic LP
THE PANEL ON STICKY FINGERS
OUR PANEL OF JUDGES • Some of the finest names in music and photography chose the series’ covers
Women of conviction • Someone’s Daughter is an important photography portrait project highlighting how women prisoners are seen and understood. Peter Dench finds out more
Photoshop Sky Repla cement feature update • A new improved way to replace skies. Now with better blending and colour control
MARTIN’S STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR ADDING A REPLACEMENT SKY
Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them
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Sony ZV-E10 • Richard Sibley finds out more about Sony’s APS-C camera that’s been built with ‘creators’ in mind
Focal points • Sony has re-used many of the same ideas as in last year’s ZV-1, but now with interchangeable lenses
Verdict
At a glance
The film workhorse • The Nikon F5 was one of the last great pro cameras for 35mm film. John Gilbey looks at how it stands up today
Dave Hodgson • Dave Hodgson had a love for wildlife from a tender age, but it wasn’t until later in life that he discovered his passion of photographing it
Vanguard Veo Select 42T • Andy Westlake tries out a roller case that converts into a shoulder bag
Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses
Final Analysis • Maria Falconer considers… ‘Slip of the Tongue’, 2000, by David Bate