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

Nikon Z6III • Nikon’s full-frame all-rounder gets new sensor tech and a serious feature boost. Andy Westlake gets hands-on

New vertical grip

Nikon takes to the Cloud

Affordable Honor flagship phone

More AI upsets

Bean there, done that

Let’s hear it for The Hopefuls

OM System cashback offer

Viewpoint Isabella Ruffatti • Why the Mini 99 is the best Instax camera – not the Mini Evo, says AP’s online writer

Next-level selfies • Rosie Hardy’s highly popular self-portraiture is a form of therapy that boosts her confidence and helps her deal with emotions from social media anxiety to grief. She discusses her work with Graeme Green

Almost there • A closer look at the 2nd and 3rd placed UK photographers from the EISA Maestro Photography Contest 2024

Top three • Pro photographer David Clapp explains why he uses Canon’s flagship high-speed sports camera for everything except what it’s designed for

Best accessories for the Fujifilm X100VI • Andy Westlake reveals his favourite accessories to complement Fujifilm’s retro compact

Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Card Silver Series 128GB • Andy Westlake tests a reliable and good-value CFexpress Type B card

Tony Kemplen on the … Kodak Brownie Vecta • The Brownie Vecta, from 1963, which marked a shift away from the ‘black box’ appearance

Lens battle: 50mm vs 24-70mm • A lens that can be used to capture a diverse range of subjects is a huge benefit to photographers. James Abbott explores the inherent differences in focal length range and maximum aperture of the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 and 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses, alongside how they can be used to capture the same subjects and how well these vastly different lenses ultimately perform

Starstruck – Glastonbury Festival • Hollie Latham Hucker finds out how much preparation and planning was required to capture the iconic Pyramid Stage under the night sky

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

THIS WEEK WE ASKED... • What was your first digital camera?

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

Join the Club • This club has one of the largest memberships in the Midlands

Best Buys • A round-up of the AP testing team’s favourite and most highly rated kit, including both cameras and all kinds of accessories, across a wide range of price points

Final Analysis • Maria Falconer considers… From The Chesterfield Series, by Andy Greaves