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

Festival of Outdoor Photography is coming

Photo contest is being funny

On the case

New music photography podcast

Here comes the sun

Big names booked for April’s Photo|Frome festival

Leica Women Foto Project winners

Two Strangers Trying Not To Kill Each Other • A touching documentary about an artist couple is well worth a trip to the cinema for, says Amy Davies

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

Hill’s up North • On a bleak winter’s evening over dinner and a bottle of Chardonnay at the Hartlepool Premier Inn, two greats of photography sparked a remarkable idea. Peter Dench finds out more

Photo North: a preview • This spring the photography industry spotlight will again shine on the historically proud and culturally vibrant city of Leeds for the sixth edition of Photo North Festival. The journey to Leeds hasn’t always been easy. Co-founder Peter Dench explains

Leica SL3-S • Leica’s full-frame mirrorless model gains a 24MP version with faster shooting and a greater focus on video. Andy Westlake tries it out

Larger than life on a budget • Alíz Kovács-Zöldi shares her experience of using the Pergear 100mm F2.8 2X Macro lens that gives twice life-size magnification

3 Legged Thing Camera Desk Mount System (CDMS) • Amy Davies checks out a solution for shooting tabletop stills and video – especially with a smartphone

Tony Kemplen on the … Leica IIf • A Leica II series 35mm camera amazingly picked up for £6 some 20 years ago

EF vs RF lenses - Do you really need to upgrade? • As lens prices continue to soar, is upgrading your gear a game-changer for your photography or just a boost for your ego? David Clapp weighs in

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’s your favourite time of day to take photos and why?

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

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 • Tracy Marshall-Grant considers… Sarajevo, Bosnia 1995 by Tom Stoddart/Getty Images