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.
Welcome
Sony Alpha 7R V • Andy Westlake takes a first look at Sony’s new high-resolution flagship
Canon EOS R6 Mark II • Canon has updated its popular full-frame mirrorless model with a 24MP sensor and improved AI subject detection. Andy Westlake takes a first look
Books & exhibitions • The latest and best books and exhibitions from the world of photography
Its' good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this 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. Replies are from the Editor unless otherwise stated
Find the right rmat • Micro Four Thirds, APS-C, full-frame or medium format? Angela Nicholson helps you pick the perfect format for your needs
The light switch • Jake Hicks tells AP why he left his coloured gels and gaffer tape behind and switched to Rotolight
Lockdown life in stereo • Covid is a tragedy, but as Queen guitarist Brian May tells Geoff Harris, the pandemic inspired people worldwide to take great stereo pictures. They are celebrated in a new book and exhibition
A different view • At the moment we’re all too used to seeing war imagery from Ukraine, but the country also has a beautiful side – as Yevhen Samuchenko and Lucia Bondar set out to prove. Amy Davies finds out more
Using AI tocolourise photos • Adobe’s AI tools are powerful but can also be bewildering. Martin Evening shows why they are particularly handy for colourising photos, using Neural Filters
Fujifilm X-H2 • Fujifilm’s high-resolution 40MP APS-C X-series camera is the highest-resolution APS-C camera of all time, but how does it perform? Find out in our full review by Andy Westlake and Joshua Waller
FILM STARS Loose Canons • John Wade reveals how sometimes a camera maker just has to do it their way
Lowel Ego LED light • Andy Westlake tries out a desktop light for photo and video work
Speed Graphic • John Wade discovers a long-lasting press camera legend
Best Buys • A round-up of the AP testing team’s favourite and most highly rated kit, including both cameras and all kinds of accessories, across a wide range of price points
Final Analysis • Peter Dench considers… Ukraine, Kotovsk, 19 December 2013, by Guillaume Herbaut/Agence VU