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 ISSUE’S CONTRIBUTORS

Sigma 200mm f/2 prime and 12mm ultra-wide land

Harry’s styles

Kodak: we are not going bust

Ocean colour scenes

Viewpoint Dan Mold • Use multiple camera bags that make your area of interest easier, advises AP contributor Dan

From the archive • This week the AP Editor Nigel Atherton travels back to the Eighties for the European Camera of the Year

Cannes by Derek Ridgers • Derek Ridgers’ Cannes is a gloriously unvarnished antidote to the usual glitz-laden imagery of the French film festival, says Peter Dench

America’s Cup. Marc Newson Art Edition • £12,500, TASCHEN, hardcover, 564 pages: ISBN 9783836591003

Equivalents. States of Existence by Cristina Dias de Magalhães • €38, Kehrer Verlag, hardcover, 92 pages, ISBN: 9783969001882

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

Telling stories • The RPS’s IPE 166th edition is an accessible and diverse celebration of contemporary photography from around the world. David Clark talks to Curator and Exhibitions Manager Billy-Jay Stoneman

Fujifilm X-T5: an X-cellent all-rounder • As Deputy Editor Geoff Harris discovers, the Fujifilm X-T5 ticks many boxes if you are looking for a versatile body that can cope with a wide range of genres and shooting situations

Rumours By Herbert W Worthington III • Steve Fairclough on the story behind the mystical image on the cover of a multimillion-selling album by a band in chaos…

A life in protest • Cuffed, kicked, and camera in hand — David Hoffman’s new book Protest! is the result of 40 years documenting the fight for rights and the force against it. Peter Dench finds out more

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

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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

THIS WEEK WE ASKED... • Do you shoot with a compact camera, DSLR, mirrorless camera or smartphone?

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Three, Close-ups and Details, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge

Best smartphones for macro • You don’t always need specialist equipment for close-ups; the best camera phones are very capable when it comes to macro photography

Taking a closer look • We reveal the best macro lenses currently available new for close-up shooting

Life on the road • How photographer Chris Fregly turned two years of his camper van adventures in the USA into a beautiful photo book

NiSi Wizard Camera Bracket • Andy Westlake tries out a handy device for fixing a camera onto a tripod

Professor Newman on… In the lab • On how the CIELAB colour space attempts to describe human colour perception

Small world, big impact • When David Joseph began exploring the...