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

New drone brand based on Insta360 technology

Right side of the tracks

Quids-in with MPB/ Lumix tie-up

It’s all gone swirly…

Remembering Ozzy

Viewpoint Gavin Stoker • Do you really need a full-frame camera? Gavin Stoker is not convinced he needs to go full-frame – he looks beyond the hype

Queer Lens: A History of Photography by Paul Martineau & Ryan Link • A new book recommended for queer readers and those interested in the development of queer photography, says Derrick Bradfield

Lisa Barnard: The Canary and The Hammer • Soho Photography Quarter, outside The Photographers’ Gallery, Free. Until May 2026

The Cloud Factory by Chris Donovan • £60, GOST, hardbacsk, 180 pages: ISBN 9781915423603

Sea legs and silver gelatin • Peter Dench takes a peek behind the scenes of Cunard’s Photographic Archive

Man hole mania • With a series of focal lengths and film aspect ratios Ralph Man’s magnetic Mania MFZ pinhole camera system provides an enormous range of choice for those who love a long exposure. Damien Demolder looks at how it works

Dialogue with Legends George Rodger • When Thomas Joshua Cooper and Paul Hill set out in 1974 to meet and interview the ‘movers and shakers’ of 20th century photography (see Dialogue with Legends, AP 1 April) they had no idea that the project would take four years and become a unique archive that is still in print. Paul Hill describes the interview with British photojournalist George Rodger, followed by selected extracts from the recorded encounter

OM System OM-5 Mark II • This is a camera that gets out of your way and lets you enjoy photography. It’s the best-value weather-sealed camera ever made, writes Joshua Waller

DJI Mavic 4 Pro • DJI’s latest triple-camera model takes prosumer drones to a new height. Angela Nicholson has been at the controls for our review

Newell LCD-PB-SD dual-channel charger • Andy Westlake tries out an affordable dual charger with extra features

Round Two: The Best of the Rest • The APOY judges choose their favourite images that didn’t make the top ten of our People & Portraits category

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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 • Guildford Photographic Society is a welcoming, happy group that has activities across all genres

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 • Peter Dench considers... The Anthropocene Illusion by Zed Nelson