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.

A week in photography

This week in 1968 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

#appicoftheweek Win!

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

Nik Collection update

Comedy pet photo finalists

New Tamron zoom lenses announced

Wildlife POTY waives entry fees for 50 countries

Plaque honours Victorian travel pioneer

Fast 30mm lens for Nikon, Canon, Pentax

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

Autumn location guide • We speak to four landscape photographers for their tips and recommendations on where to capture the best autumnal scenes in the UK

Optical poetry

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Inbox

Join the Club • This friendly club is celebrating its 50-year anniversary

Cramlington Camera Club

From dusk till dawn • Art Wolfe has been photographing after dark for decades. What attracts him to the nocturnal world and why is he enjoying shooting it more than ever? He reveals all to David Clark

Art Wolfe’s low-light tips • Based on his experience, Art shares the advice he would give others for shooting in low light

Revealing the full picture • Long overlooked in the UK, Charlie Phillips’s pioneering documentary work is now enjoying the attention it deserves. Jon Devo talks to him

At a glance

Olympus PEN E-P7 • Olympus’s PEN E-P7 is the first Micro Four Thirds camera from OM Digital Solutions. Joshua Waller puts it to the test

Focal points • The Olympus PEN E-P7 has a retro-inspired design and a compact body, but gives a good level of control

ISO and noise

Verdict

FILM STARS The wide man of Gloucestershire • John Wade meets probably Britain’s last camera maker and takes us on a tour of some of his more unusual creations

The first and last camera

Rode NT-USB Mini • Nigel Atherton tests a compact desk mic that’s ideal for video voice-overs, webinars and much more

RODE CONNECT APP

Aperture • A conundrum and a look at the history of aperture in cameras

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • Paul Hill considers…