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

Panasonic Lumix S5II • Andy Westlake takes a first look at Panasonic’s updated full-frame mirrorless model, which finally gains phase detect autofocus

Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro

Video specialist S5IIX on its way

Remembering Marilyn Stafford

Fine-art sale helps conservation

Pair of new Nikon Z lenses

‘Eco friendly’ film printing initiative

Remembering a fine contributor

Laowa wideangle for Micro Four Thirds

Family: A Contemporary Portrait by Magnum Photographers and Guest Artists • In this tome, Magnum has brought together artists from 12 countries – their approaches illuminate our views of the concept of family, as Amy Davies finds

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

Six hidden camera power features • The average modern camera has such a wealth of features that it’s easy to miss a few. Angela Nicholson reveals six notable ones that can really help

Home at last • A new home for British photography opens to the public in London on 26 January and promises to be a hub for connecting photography and photographers across the nation. Peter Dench finds out more

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

Custom classics • Inside every digital camera is a treasure chest of customisation tools that can make a big difference. Will Cheung helps you select which ones are worth using, with case studies

The art of ISO • ISO is one of digital imaging’s superpowers, giving you the freedom to shoot any time, anywhere and almost in any light. Will Cheung shows how you can harness its potential to improve your photography

Take back control of white balance • Auto white balance may end up fixing things that aren’t broken, and adusting later in raw is not always a panacea, as Rod Lawton explains

Getting the bigger picture • Several cameras now let you capture images that are larger than the pixel dimensions of their sensor. Angela Nicholson explains how

Pre-capture bursts explained • Of course it’s not magic, but it still feels like it. Rod Lawton explains how cameras can start shooting before you press the button

10 ways phones can help your photography • Phones can boost the creativity and quality of your photography with a conventional camera, as Kingsley Singleton reveals

Sleepless nights • Marc Davenant’s book Outsiders gives a voice and face to the homeless in Britain. Peter Dench finds out more

Sony Alpha 7R V • Sony’s new high-resolution flagship boasts an array of updates, but does that justify its £4,000 price tag? Andy Westlake finds out

Honor Magic4 Pro • With a recent price reduction, this powerful smartphone is even more appealing to photographers. Geoff Harris weighs up its pros and cons

Nanlite FS-60B • Damien Demolder tests a small, affordable but powerful LED light

Pentax EI-C90 • John...