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.
A week in photography
This week in 1961 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE
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AP picture of the week • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week
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Apple iPhone 13 boasts updated cameras
‘Ring of fire’ eclipses the competition
Compact, affordable Nikon 40mm f/2
Viewpoint Neil Scott • Judges of camera club competitions are fellow photographers too
Books • The latest and best books from the world of photography
From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues
KIT LIST
Ben Hall
Technique Red deer rut • Ben Hall is your guide for capturing this fierce autumn spectacle
BEN’S TOP TIPS FOR CAPTURING THE DEER RUT
Why it works
BEFORE AND AFTER
Ben’s simple steps for shooting silhouettes
Infinity and beyond
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Join the Club • Members of this club have a range of expertise which they love to share
Marsel van Oosten
The art of ‘pre-vis’ • In his first column for AP, award-winning nature photographer Marsel van Oosten explains the art of pre-visualisation
Instant resurrection • The iconic instant photography brand Polaroid has been reborn in Europe. Steve Fairclough discovers the story of the fall and rise of the company
Polaroid camera landmarks
Shooting portraits • Peter Dench talks to Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti about his poignant and precise, award-winning series, The Ameriguns
At a glance
Nikon FM3A at 20 • Back in the summer of 2001, Nikon launched the FM3A, its final manual-focus film SLR. John Gilbey looks back at its significance 20 years on, and his experience with using it
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 Pro • Olympus’s latest wideangle zoom boasts premium optics and an unusually long range. Andy Westlake finds out whether it’s a landscape shooter’s dream
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Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G • Richard Sibley takes a look at the most curious of Sony’s three compact fixed-focal-length lenses
Verdict
Benro Tortoise 14C + GX25 tripod kit • Andy Westlake tests a slimline tripod with no centre column
Ask the Experts • Looking for a new camera or accessory and need some advice? We’re here to help. Contact us at ap.ed@kelsey.co.uk or on Twitter at @AP_Magazine and #AskAP
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Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses
Final Analysis • Peter Dench considers... ‘Eileen’ from BELONG, a study of community through working men’s clubs by Dean Belcher