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

A Week in Photography

Viewpoint Geoff Harris • Deputy editor Geoff Harris ponders what we can do to ensure our photographic legacy

Books & exhibitions • 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 right lens, every time • Matching the lens to the subject will help you to take your best-ever shots.Will Cheung explains more, as he asks – prime or zoom?

No sadder tale • The re-release of Ernest Cole’s House Of Bondage brings back to mind the days of hellish suffering of non-whites under the system of apartheid in South Africa, says Damien Demolder

Earth matters • The winning images from this year’s Environmental Photographer of the Year are as powerful as they are poignant. Amy Davies finds out more

Wing tips • The winter months see millions of starlings migrate to the UK, which results in their highly photogenic gatherings, or murmurations. Two skilled pros with different creative approaches are here to help

Join the Club • This friendly, active club blends physical meets and Zoom activities

OM System OM-5 • OM Digital Solutions has introduced its second new camera. The OM-5 updates the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III and sits underneath the flagship OM-1. Joshua Waller reviews it

Skylum Luminar Neo • Skylum’s Luminar Neo uses artificial intelligence to make editing images simple, but it also has a wealth of easy-to-use controls. Angela Nicholson takes a look

Manfrotto Move Quick Release Catcher • Might this unique quick release system be an essential addition to your tripod kit? Andy Westlake tries it out

Professor Newman on… In praise of Bryce Bayer • Understanding why the Bayer colour filter array is such a clever design for image sensors

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

Final Analysis • Peter Dench considers... Smoking Girl by Simon Mooney, circa 1993