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.
7 days • A week in photography
This week in 1936 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE
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It’s good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week
Wex’s Leeds store opens, another planned
New ‘background blur’ Photoshop filter
Major update for Nik Collection
Affordable 50mm f/1.8 for Lumix S
Editing apps collecting ‘swathes’ of user data
SanDisk unveils new storage range
Books • The latest and best books from the world of photography
From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues
Multiple exposure techniques • Take a trip to the arty side of photography with expert advice and creative ideas for making your own double, triple and multiple exposures
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Join the Club • This friendly and active club holds a couple of local exhibitions yearly
Abergavenny Camera Club • St Michael’s Centre, 10A Pen-Y›Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 5UD
Free wheeling • Grounded by lockdown, travel photographer Roff Smith decided to shoot evocative images of cycling through Sussex. He spoke to Steve Fairclough about his solo project
Beer face • Damien Demolder speaks to a photographer who has combined his love of beer and portraiture to stunning effect
Behind the brutal facade • Peter Dench talks to Richard Ansett about his portraits from the Aylesbury Estate, shortlisted at the 2021 Sony World Photography Awards
Evening Class • Photoshop guru Martin Evening solves your photo-editing problems... each reader chosen wins Martin’s new book
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At a glance
CamRanger 2 • Michael Topham explores the possibilities of this advanced wireless camera control device
Video recording
Verdict
Regulations
DJI Air 2S • DJI has made significant upgrades to the camera for its latest consumer drone. Angela Nicholson has been flying it for our review
Verdict
Oppo Find X3 Pro • Chinese maker Oppo is charging hard into the UK market with its innovative flagship phone. Geoff Harris tries it out
Verdict
Pictoscanner • Andy Westlake tests an affordable means of digitising film
Tony Kemplen on the … Minox B • A sub-miniature model with a precision feel, the Minox B is the classic spy camera
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 • Peter Dench considers... Eleonora from the series, Sailor Zoom, 2021, by Agnese Morganti