Amateur Photographer

Amateur Photographer is the world’s oldest weekly photographic magazine, established in 1884. It is the respected authority for news and reviews, with detailed tests and investigations on the latest equipment. The weekly contents include interviews and columns from many of the world’s leading photographers and practical technique to inspire and enthuse the devoted readership, to whom taking photos is far more than just a hobby. Essential reading for those interested in buying photographic equipment or wanting advice about improving their picture taking. Amateur Photographer is published 51 times a year. Subscribe now and save money on the retail price.

Welcome

THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

Panasonic updates two Lumix cameras

Comedy moments

A chilled-out wedding

More fast Voigtländer lenses

Nikon Z9 firmware update

Viewpoint Geoff Harris • Deputy Editor Geoff takes issue with heated claims that AI is about to ‘kill photography’

Portrait of Humanity – Volume 6 • The latest edition of this heartwarming award shows off the best of contemporary portrait photography, says Amy Davies

Backscatter blueprint • Artist Noelle Mason creates cyanotypes of new machine vision technology being used on international borders. Here she tells us more about it

The way of the cowboy • A former Cartier executive turned pro photographer, Anouk Krantz is a passionate chronicler of cowboy culture in the Americas. Geoff Harris finds out more

FILM STARS Seeing double • John Wade looks into the weird world of binocular cameras

Honor Magic V3 • Nigel Atherton tests the world’s thinnest and lightest vertically folding phone with a tablet-sized screen

OTEX XT-801 gloves • Andy Westlake tries out some Australian-made photography gloves

Embracing weather • Winners of the Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year share their tips for success with Hollie Latham Hucker

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... • Do you use any photo editing apps on your smartphone? And which ones?You said...

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

Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

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

Final Analysis • Damien Demolder considers... Tina Turner, Wembley Arena, Break Every Rule Tour, June 1987