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 1955 • 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
Leica Q2 gets tougher
Adobe Spark changes name
Nikon announces more Z-mount lenses
Sally Mann wins Prix Pictet
Viewpoint Richard C Ross • A reader writes that in art, meaning is fluid and relies on both the artist and the observer
Books • The latest and best books from the world of photography
From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues
John Quantick
Film camera guru • Benedict Brain meets John Quantick, the Mr Fixit of film cameras, to learn about the art and craft of maintaining your analogue equipment
JOHN’S TOP TIPS ON HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR FILM CAMERA
Second-hand pitfalls to avoid
Tom Stoddart
Amateur Photographer
Inbox • Write to the Editor at ap.ed@kelsey.co.uk and include your full postal address. Please don’t send letters in the post as there is no one in the office to receive them. Replies are from the Editor unless otherwise stated
Moody b&w • Jeremy Walker’s tips on how to capture atmospheric monochrome scenes
Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them
Identity crisis • A new book explores how concepts of Britishness reveal an inclusive range of opinions and understandings about our national character, writes Peter Dench
Marsel van Oosten
Overcoming beauty paralysis • Award-winning nature photographer Marsel van Oosten tackles the difficulties caused by ‘beauty paralysis’
Henrik Spranz
Clouded Beauties • Benedict Brain catches up with Henrik Spranz to discover more about two clouded yellow butterflies in a bokeh wonderland
Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
Ultimate guide to memory cards • Joshua Waller demystifies memory card technology and gives you the lowdown on the various options available at the moment
Bargain cameras under £100 • You really don’t need to spend lots of money to get a very usable camera and lens. AP team members and readers share some of their film and digital bargains, starting from £20!
Olympus E-P1 • Despite his ‘unkind’ review of this Micro Four Thirds pioneer back in 2009, penitent editor Nigel Atherton now sees more pros than cons
Adrian Gray
Minolta Dynax 7000i • Deputy editor Geoff Harris is still haunted by much about the ’80s, so how come he lauds this boxy 1988 SLR?
Jorgen Anderson
Lubitel 2 • Deputy online editor Jessica Miller started a meaningful relationship in Notting Hill – not with Hugh Grant, but a medium-format Lubitel
Nigel Cliff
DIGITAL STARS Four Thirds: the forgotten format • Take a new look at an old digital system to find quality cameras at budget prices. John Wade is your guide
Four Thirds lenses
The cameras • Very briefly the Four Thirds cameras line-up looked like this…
Camera choice • When buying a Four Thirds...