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.

This week in 1949 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

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

The Photography Show: so far so good

SD Express cards developed by Lexar

Nikon goes retro with Z fc

Canon launches compact RF 14-35mm f/4

Astronomy POTY shortlist revealed

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

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

Be smart • Shoot images like a pro using your phone. Callum McInerney-Riley shows us how

BEST SMARTPHONE CAMERAS

Why it works

CALLUM’S SMARTPHONE TIPS

Win!

My super-duper slide copier

Amateur Photographer

Inbox

Film special

Join the Club • This club welcomes all photographers, whatever their skill level

Club essentials

In synch • Peter Dench talks to Brad Walls about his project, Water Geomaids – stunning aerial photographs of synchronised swimmers

Mother Earth • Over 15 years of work has been distilled into photographer Marsel van Oosten’s debut photo book. Steve Fairclough spoke to him about the project

Evening Class • Photoshop guru Martin Evening sorts your editing problems... the reader wins Martin’s book

MARTIN’S STEP-BY-STEP IN LIGHTROOM

SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Sony Alpha 7R II • We look back at Sony’s second high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera that surfaced in 2015

What the owners think • Three Sony Alpha 7R II users give their verdict

BenQ PhotoVue SW271C • A good computer monitor makes editing images more enjoyable as well as more successful. Angela Nicholson takes a look at BenQ’s latest monitor

Paper Color Sync

Verdict

Zoner Photo Studio X • Andy Westlake explores a fully featured imaging program for Windows users

Importing images

Camera support

Verdict

Biolite Charge 80 PD • Could this power bank be a better alternative to spare batteries? Angela Nicholson investigates

WANT SOMETHING SMALLER?

Vivitar Ultra Wide and Slim • Known as the ‘Viv’, this wideangle 35mm camera first arrived some 20 years ago

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... ‘Barrier Hop’, from the series Straight Outta Plymouth by Ryan Hardman