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.

7days • A week in photography

This week in 1934 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

It's good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week

Viewpoint Jon Bentley • ‘Banalography’ seems to be becoming more popular, which is a positive thing

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

Get the most from mirrorless • If you have recently switched to a mirrorless camera, or converted a while ago, Angela Nicholson reveals just how clever it is

Amateur Photographer

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. Replies are from the Editor unless otherwise stated

Best of degree shows • The 2022 summer degree shows... Jessica Miller visits undergraduate and postgraduate exhibitions as we celebrate some of the best work from a new generation of photographers

Mirrorless cameras: the readers’ choice • We asked our readers to name their favourite mirrorless cameras and got a big response. So what are fellow AP fans who eschew flapping DSLR mirrors shooting with, and why?

In bed with the X • Boudoir legend Damien Lovegrove shares his expertise in the Fujifilm X system with a DSLR user looking to switch

Canon EOS R7 • Andy Westlake and Joshua Waller review Canon’s high-end APS-C format RF-mount mirrorless camera, which boasts a 32.5MP sensor and 30fps shooting

Nik Collection 5 • This long-standing suite of editing plug-ins has been updated again by its owner, DxO. Geoff Harris sees what the new version offers and whether it’s worth existing users upgrading

Vanguard VEO 3GO 235AB • This compact, versatile travel tripod is put to the test by Andy Westlake

Edixa Electronica • John Wade discovers an unexpectedly automatic exposure camera

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

Final Analysis Peter Dench considers... • Rina Lipa for Tatler Magazine by Rosaline Shahnavaz