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.

7 days

This week in 1950 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

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

Online training discount for AP readers

‘Mind bending’ shot wins wildlife prize

Canon EOS R3: more details revealed

Nikon reveals two Z-mount macro lenses

OM Digital Solutions releases PEN E-P7...

...and launches 8-25mm F4 Pro lens

Books & exhibitions • The latest and best books and exhibitions from the world of photography

From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues

Mirrorless focus • Mirrorless cameras have introduced new autofocus systems, so Angela Nicholson explains the good, the bad and the downright amazing

Canon • Canon’s mirrorless camera autofocusing system has evolved into one of the best available

AF Configuration Tool

USING CANON EYE DETECTION

Fujifilm • Fujifilm’s autofocus system lets you target subjects precisely and track moving objects

Focus Mode

AF-C Custom Settings

Nikon • Nikon’s Z-series cameras have AF points covering 90% of the frame so you can compose with ease

Selecting the AF-area options

Olympus • Olympus was quick to embrace subject recognition for focusing with its most advanced camera

Olympus OM-D E-M1X

Continuous AF + Tracking

Panasonic • Panasonic has stuck with contrast-detection AF but it has a trick to make it faster

AF Custom Setting

Sony • Sony’s focusing system is simply superb at tracking moving subjects

Using Eye AF

Face Registration

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

Judge’s thoughts

Shoot scrumptious shots • Claire Gillo selects her favourite images from this year’s Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year awards and speaks to the winning photographers

Pregnant pause • Dr James Clifford Kent’s project explores pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood during the pandemic. He tells Amy Davies more

Dr James Clifford Kent

Emma Phipps

Nightlight • Benedict Brain discovers the story behind the winner of APOY’s ‘Home’ round

Nikon D780

At a glance

Pushing the limits • Pro motorsports photographer Nick Dungan puts Sony’s remarkable Alpha 1 through its paces on race day in Belgium

SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II • We pay homage to Olympus’s entry-level mirrorless model from 2015

For and against

What the owners think • Three Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II users give their verdict

Benro Bat 03C Tripod with VX20 Head • Benro’s new Bat series has a clever feature that Richard Sibley hasn’t seen before

ALSO IN THE RANGE

Robot I • John Wade discovers the first 35mm camera with a built-in motor drive

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

Final Analysis Benedict Brain considers…...