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

THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

Canon EOS milestone

Nikon environmental contest opens

Healing hands

End of an era at National Geographic

Zeiss cashback promotion

Small but powerful Asus smartphone

One-day course: a lot on your wet plate

The War Is Here: Newark 1967 by Bud Lee • An important look at 1960s civil unrest in America which, sadly, is easy to recognise in today’s society too, says Amy Davies

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

Knots landing • How and when to photograph the world-class Snettisham Spectacular

Cities gone wild • Corey Arnold’s reportage of wild animals thriving in the human-built landscape achieved first place in the Wildlife and Nature category at the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards. Peter Dench finds out more

Tutu By Irving Penn • Steve Fairclough discovers the inside story of a stunning album cover shot by the legendary photographer, Irving Penn

Behind the print • Benedict Brain shares his high-key minimalist approach to photographing trees

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

Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

Nikon Z 8 • Nikon’s latest high-end full-frame camera promises all the performance of the flagship Z 9 in a smaller, less-expensive package. Andy Westlake puts it to the test

FILM STARS Faking the Mickey • Worthless fake or valuable rarity? John Wade delves into a Mickey Mouse camera mystery

Vanguard VEO BIB F33 Bag-in-Bag • Andy Westlake tries out a versatile option for carrying your kit

Professor Newman on… Theory and practice • Why focusing techniques vary depending on whether you’re using a DSLR or mirrorless

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

Final Analysis • Peter Dench considers... Kirsti in the supermarket with Krystal and Cody, Accrington, 2018 by Craig Easton