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 1980 • 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

Be a Christmas cover star

HOW TO ENTER

Tips for cover success

Adobe launches free Lightroom Academy

Stereo ga-ga

OM System 20mm f/1.4 Pro prime lens unveiled

Lightroom and Photoshop updates

LEE reveals ‘Elements’ circular filters

Police apology after photographer arrest

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

The beauty of Britain • Winners and finalists of Landscape Photographer of the Year share their top tips for award-winning landscapes with Hollie Latham Hucker

A sensible way?

Amateur Photographer

Inbox

Accessory SPECIAL • Your Christmas gift guide starts here : We pick out 50 top accessories, from just £7

Adding context to subjects • Marsel van Oosten explains how the main subject of your pictures can be put in context, even if they’re not the biggest creatures in the frame

The real deal • Steve Fairclough speaks to Joe McNally about his fascinating life as a working photographer and his latest book

Joe McNally’s top tips • Based on his career, Joe shares the advice he would give to aspiring, young photographers

Chemical connections • Science, art and culture combine to make film photography a great passion for Dr Kelly-Ann Bobb, and it has brought a new balance and connectedness to her life, she tells Damien Demolder

At a glance

Fujifilm GFX50S II • Fujifilm’s latest 50MP model makes medium format digital more usable and affordable than ever before. Andy Westlake puts it through its paces

Focal points • With the same body design as the GFX100S, the GFX50S II shares many of the same features

ISO and noise

Verdict

FILM STARS Gone but not forgotten • When it comes to medium format roll film, 127 is one to watch, as John Wade explains

What to pay

Lowepro PhotoSport BP 24L AW III • Andy Westlake tests a camera backpack that’s designed for walkers

THE PHOTOSPORT RANGE

The eyes have it • A look at eye-controlled autofocus technology and how it actually works

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • Paul Hill considers… Petticoat Lane, London, 1966 by Roger Taylor