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.

Welcome

Fujifilm X-T5 • This latest X-T model gains a 40MP sensor and subject detection AF. Andy Westlake offers an initial assessment

Exhibition of English cathedrals

Viewpoint Jon Bentley • For good image quality, is the pixels vs noise mantra still true? asks Jon Bentley

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

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

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

The gift of giving • Keen photographers already have everything they need for making unique Christmas gifts. Tracy Calder shares some options that make a great alternative to socks and soap...

Face to face? • This year’s Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize is as controversial as ever. Amy Davies selects some of those on display this year

Boris Johnson • Harry Borden recalls a shoot with a then-backbench MP who was bidding to become London’s Mayor

Collect yourself • Starting a photo collection needn’t be expensive or complicated, says Tracy Calder. Just do your homework, trust your gut and invest in quality

Join the Club • Now enjoying its 76th year, this welcoming club supports all members

Be a Christmas cover star • Would you like to see one of your images in print, on the cover of the world’s number one weekly photography magazine? If so, read on…

Rotolight NEO 3 PRO • Ian Pack examines Rotolight’s updated compact hybrid continuous / flash LED light

Rotolight AEOS 2 PRO

Mark McColl • Landscape photographer and workshop tutor Mark McColl tells us he’s found the perfect landscape camera in the Sony Alpha 7R IV

iPhone 14 Pro • Apple’s latest iPhone is an appealing proposition, but it’s not a major upgrade from its predecessor. Amy Davies finds out more

Professor Newman on… Controlling bokeh • A look at how you can achieve your desired background blur

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • Peter Dench considers... ‘Day trip, Chew Stoke’, 1992, by Martin Parr