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 1949 • 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

Sigma unveils wideangle zoom for full-frame cameras

Leica & Panasonic form L² Technology alliance

Canon scanner works at 30 photos per minute

Sony unleashes wideangle APS-C lens trio

RPS showcases unique care home photographs

ORWO launches first colour film for decades

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

Raw: new ways of editing • With AI-powered tools and advanced features, raw editing software has come a long way. James Paterson shows how to use some of the best new tools

SIX OF THE BEST NEW RAW TOOLS IN ADOBE CAMERA RAW

The advantages of raw editing

GET TO GRIPS WITH PURERAW

Build better raws with DxO PureRaw • Add this innovative raw-enhancing tool to your editing process for higher-quality results

DxO PhotoLab

CAPTURE ONE: THE BEST NEW TOOLS

LUMINAR NEO: THE BEST AI TOOLS

LETTER OF THE WEEK

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Inbox

Join the Club • This club is planning a variety of special events to celebrate its 70th year

South Manchester Camera Club • Didsbury Methodist Church, Sandhurst Road, Manchester M20 5LR

Breaking news • The winners of World Press Photo show off the globe’s best photojournalism. Amy Davies discovers more

Tales of the unexpected • Multidisciplinary artist Karolina Skorek tells Tracy Calder about her love of glass, painting, and Freddie Mercury

Ricoh GR IIIx • Ricoh’s traditionally wideangle large-sensor pocket snapper treads new ground with a new 40mm equivalent f/2.8 lens. Tim Coleman takes it for a spin

Focal points • In most respects the GR IIIx is the same as the GR III, just with a 40mm equivalent lens

Verdict

SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Fujifilm X-T20 • Buying a used X-T20 is an excellent way of getting into Fujifilm’s X-series without breaking the bank

At a glance

For and against

What the owners think • Three Fujifilm X-T20 users give their verdict

Viltrox EF-EOS R Auto Focus Mount Adapter • Andy Westlake tries a budget option for using DSLR lenses on Canon mirrorless cameras

TRIPOD MOUNT

Tony Kemplen on the … Foth Derby • A charming compact folding camera from the 1930s that used 127 film

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for mirrorless lenses

Final Analysis • Damien Demolder considers... Hanoi Children’s Palace, Hanoi, Vietnam, by Nicolas Grospierre