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

New Instax camera for selfie addicts

Another fast ‘fab fifty’ for Sony users

Laughing like a hyena

Nikon Film and Photo Contest winners

Panasonic goes for gold

Micro Four Thirds camera with generative AI

AOP award winners revealed

Viewpoint Gavin Stoker • Regular contributor Gavin reminds us of the healing power of photography

From the archive • This week the AP Editor Nigel Atherton recalls an issue from this month in 1999, and one from 1978

Oasis: Trying to Find a Way out of Nowhere by Jill Furmanovsky and Noel Gallagher • From backstage banter to arena swagger, this book captures Oasis in all their glorious chaos — the madness, the magic, and the mayhem of the band that defined a decade, says Peter Dench

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

Trudie: A portrait by Ben Larrabee

Blank Notes by Marshall To

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

The lenses of Lee Miller • Tate Britain is presenting the UK’s largest retrospective of legendary photographer Lee Miller; and the cameras and lenses she chose were key to her craft, writes Jade Burrell

A camera in every container • Ever thought of using a biscuit tin as a camera? Photography enthusiast Shiam Wilcox has done it, as well as making other wild and wonderful pinhole cameras out of items you wouldn’t expect. Jade Burrell finds out more

Dialogue with Legends Imogen Cunningham • 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 American photographer Imogen Cunningham (1883-1976) followed by selected extracts from the recorded encounter in 1975.

Hasselblad X2D II 100C • Hasselblad’s 100MP medium-format camera gets an update, including high-tech LiDAR autofocus. Damien Demolder takes it for a spin

Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR • Andy Westlake evaluates a slimline pancake prime lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras

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THIS WEEK WE ASKED... • If you could go back to the start of your photography journey, what advice would you give yourself?

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Professor Newman on… Lidar • Professor Newman looks at a new autofocus feature, LIDAR, on the Hasselblad X2D II 100C

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

Best of the clubs • Each round, we shine a spotlight on a selection of excellent entries from the many camera clubs that enter APOY

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

Oasis • What are the Gallagher brothers really like in person?...