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
Panasonic rolls out 12-35mm Leica lens
Another flipping smartphone
Surf’s up
Nikon updates file-transfer app
RPS contemporary exhibition
Viewpoint Tim Coleman • It’s time to love the camera you already have, says photographer and writer Tim Coleman
An Alternative History of Photography by Philip Prodger
It's good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week
Close calls • Close-up Photographer of the Year 04 winners share the stories and techniques behind their pictures with co-founder Tracy Calder
Make a bird photo haven • Raise your chances of taking great wild bird shots by attracting more of them to your garden. Andrew Fusek Peters is your guide
A powerful stillness • The latest project by award-winning photographer Alys Tomlinson is beautifully shot. For Tim Clinch, that makes her a ‘proper photographer’. Here he finds out more
‘It’s going to rain all night’ • Isabella Ruffatti talks to Alicia Vera about using photography to process her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and keep their connection alive
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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
Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them
FILM STARS The joy of snaps • Why snapshots of the past are still important today. John Wade delves into a few family albums
SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Panasonic Lumix GH3 • A decade after its release, the GH3 remains a top choice for amateurs and those who love a bargain
Vanguard VEO CP-65 Accessory Kit • Clamps and arms are useful to keep in your bag. Richard Sibley tests a sturdy kit
Tony Kemplen on the … Yashica Samurai x4.0 • A film camera that’s idiosyncratically shaped like a vintage camcorder
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 • Damien Demolder considers… John Metcalfe, by Tom Oldham