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.

Welcome

THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

Panasonic Lumix S9 • Panasonic’s compact full-frame camera aims to attract hybrid shooters travelling light. Andy Westlake examines its charms

Manual-focus pancake prime

Compact kit zoom coming

Canon EOS R1 on the way

Come closer

Kodak’s instant Smile

Royal mugs

Botanical bliss

Canon’s first-ever golf camera

Win big with TECNO

Fit for a king • With a new exhibition covering a century of royal photographic portraits on show at Buckingham Palace, curator Alessandro Nasini talks to Tracy Calder about some of the highlights

The Life of Brian • Veteran press and celebrity photographer Brian Aris talks to Geoff Harris about his storied career, with tips for better portrait shots

Six is the Best • Professional photographer Emily Endean puts the Fujifilm X100VI to the test while working on a project in Cornwall. But the question is, does it live up to the hype?

Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art • Sigma draws on all its skills and technology to make the 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art a super-wide-aperture standard lens to remember, says Damien Demolder

NiSi X100 Series NC UV Filter, Metal Lens Hood and Lens Cap • Andy Westlake examines a beautifully made filter and hood set for Fujifilm X100 cameras

Tony Kemplen on the … Olympus Centurion • An APS film SLR camera and the beginning of Tony’s ‘APS April’ project

Shine a light • Francesco Gola, a seascape photographer whose long-exposure images have earned him a big following, discusses his approach with Geoff Harris

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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

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

Join the Club • This Cambridgeshire club celebrates its 50th anniversary this year

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

Final Analysis • Peter Dench considers...Ever Sosa carrying his daughter on his shoulders as they cross the Suchiate River, 20 January 2023, by Alejandro Cegarra