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

Another fast prime lens from Leica

Bird contest winners announced

Tiger, tiger, burning bright…

Save money on The Photography & Video Show tickets

Nikon ZR firmware update

Viewpoint Jon Stapley • Why are so many younger photographers in particular still drawn to film photography?

NINE LIVES One Photographer, Nine Persecuted Species • Driven by anger and conviction, Nine Lives sees Paul Goldstein go to extraordinary lengths to capture wildlife at its most powerful and vulnerable, says Peter Dench

Books & exhibitions • The latest and best books and exhibitions from the world of photography

The Sartorialist: Milano • £60, TASCHEN, Hardcover, 248 pages, ISBN: 978375440321

BEEZER Until Now: Volume I: A Life in Photos 1982-1986 • £35 - £110, PC Press, Hard and Softback, 396 pages, ISBN: 9781068340116

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

Sense of connection • The Echo of Our Voices is the latest chapter in Nick Brandt’s The Day May Break project. Steve Fairclough spoke to him to discover the inside story…

The human edit • Peter Dench explores what does the modern picture editor actually do and is human judgement still relevant in visual journalism?

Behind the cover • The making of the cover of the latest Portrait of Britain book, as told to Peter Dench

Fujifilm X-T30 III • Fujifilm’s smallest and most affordable DSLR-style camera gains updated autofocus and a film dial. Andy Westlake sees how it measures up

DJI Mini 5 Pro • Despite weighing less than 250g, the DJI Mini 5 Pro pushes the boundaries of drone technology. Angela Nicholson takes to the air to discover if it’s worth your investment

From hard drive to hard copy: The hardest part of making a photobook • Four members of the Photobook Club Collective reflect on photography editing challenges and the role of collaboration and community support in turning large bodies of work into photobooks, writes Gabrielle Motola

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THIS WEEK WE ASKED... • What’s better: an expensive camera and cheap lens, or a cheap camera and expensive lens? You said...

Hohem iSteady MT3 Gimbal Pro Kit • Damien Demolder tests a clever gimbal with built-in subject tracking

Tony Kemplen on the … Yashica Samurai 4000ix • Yashica’s pocketable 4000ix from 1998, an APS film camera with a 4x zoom range

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Nine, Urban Life, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge

Join the Club • This Wolverhampton club provides a range of activities to cater to members’ interests

Power, Corruption & Lies • Gallery red tape, a painting behind glass and the...