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 1947 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

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

New Kase filter holder system

All the fun of the LensFayre

Get ready for Black Friday

Canon announces firmware updates

Viewpoint Emma Darwin • When is a portrait not a portrait? asks Emma Darwin

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

Be a Christmas cover star • Would you like to see one of your images in print, on the cover of the world’s number one weekly photography magazine? If so, read on…

HOW TO ENTER

Tips for cover success

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

Buying & selling second-hand kit • Selling your current gear and buying your next camera or lens second-hand can save you a fortune – Angela Nicholson has a few tips on how to go about it

Stats all, folks

Amateur Photographer

Inbox

Perfect exposure • How you can improve your shooting technique to achieve the ideal exposure

Perfect prep • Thinking of selling your kit online? Josh Waller is your guide on how to take great product photographs, so you can maximise how much you make, and sell more quickly

A click fix • The objects we share our lives with can have a rich history that echoes our own. Tracy Calder asked photographers and repairers about the camera equipment that tugs at their heartstrings

Camera repair shops • A small selection of the camera repair services offered in the UK

Is it still possible to make money from stock photography? • The golden age of stock photography may be over but James Abbott investigates some alternative approaches to the traditional stock model that can be profitable

Celebrating the UK at its best • Enjoy the winning images from our major competition with cottages.com to capture the best of Britain

The judges’ comments on the winners

At a glance

Compact classic • Matt Parry makes his case for the Olympus XA3, an often-overlooked sibling of the XA, to be considered the ultimate ‘take everywhere’ 35mm point-and-shoot film camera

Olympus XA range at a glance

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II • There’s a new lens from Sony, which is the lightest 70-200mm f/2.8 lens for full-frame cameras. Joshua Waller tests it with the Sony Alpha 1

Verdict

Apple iPhone 13 Pro • Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro makes some interesting camera upgrades on its predecessor. Angela Nicholson gives her verdict after using it every day since launch

Verdict

BLAST FROM THE PAST Corfield 66 • John Wade unveils a still very usable English roll film reflex

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

Final Analysis • Peter Dench considers... Corner Shop, All Saints, Birmingham 1968 by Nick Hedges