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.

7 days A week in photography

This week in 1939 • 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

Leica M11 • Andy Westlake takes a first look at Leica’s redesigned and updated rangefinder, with its 60MP full-frame sensor

First impressions

Visoflex 2 electronic viewfinder

Canon to release no new flagship DSLRS

Nikon Z 9 ‘burst’ firmware available

Fast 45mm f/0.95 for mirrorless models

Sony hit by more camera delays

Taking breastfeeding photos to be outlawed

Minolta reborn in the USA

Books • The latest and best books from the world of photography

From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues

Miller time • Peter Dench talks to Dod Miller, the modest man of photography, about his forthcoming book, Birdmen

Rising star over Svalbard • Graeme Chesters, our first Rising Star bursary winner, tells Geoff Harris about his first trip to one of the fastest-warming places on the planet

Graeme’s gear

Stephen Merchant • Harry Borden had to think on his feet when photographing writer, actor and director Stephen Merchant

Harry Borden

The repair shop • Peter Dench talks to two post-production experts making sure photographers perform in the spotlight

Top retouching tips • With a combined experience of more than 40 years, what are the pair’s top tips, do’s and don’ts?

Behind the print • James Abbott reveals the simple editing that brought his winter image to life and made it ready to print

PREPARING FOR PRINTING

James’ top tips

WhiteWall recommends

Starting from scratch • Whether you’ve bought a used camera that’s unknown to you, or you’re buying the latest model, there’s plenty to do before pressing the shutter for the first time. Michael Topham reveals his tips to setting up from new

Hone your camera skills • Kingsley Singleton speaks to three pro photographers about how they handle aperture, shutter speed and ISO to achieve the best results

Jeremy Walker

How to maximi se depth of field • The key to achieving sharp images from front to back is understanding how your lens works and understanding hyperfocal distance. Jeremy Walker explains all

Why it works • St Paul’s Cathedral, London

Jeremy’s top tips

Angela Nicholson

Get more from your lenses • From finding a lens’s sweet spot to understanding its controls, there are some easy steps you can take to get the most from your optics. Angela Nicholson explains

Making IS work for you • Handhold confidently and ditch your tripod more often with Angela Nicholson’s quick guide to image stabilisation systems

Find your safe shutter speed

KIT LIST

Ultimate guide to flash • Flash photography is a lot more accessible thanks to Speedlite flashes with TTL auto exposure, says Ian Pack

IAN’S TOP TIPS

Set up your camera for video • Ready to try out the movie mode on your camera?...