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

Unique chance to buy prints from wildlife greats

DJI Osmo Mobile 8 lands

Lest we forget

Going wide

Save on camera backpacks and more

Leica releases SL3 ‘Reporter’ edition

The eyes have it

Viewpoint Craig Grannell • Why iPhone has always been a game-changer for photography, reckons tech writer Craig

Zofia Rydet: Sociological Record • This major exhibition at The Photographers’ Gallery celebrates the grand opus of this Polish photographer, says Geoff Harris

New York Short Stories by Mario Schneider • €48 / US$ 60, Kehrer Verlag, hardcover, 208 pages, ISBN: 9783969001943

Walk the Earth by Federico Veronesi: Photographs of Africa’s Last Great Elephants • £45, Prestel, hardcover, 192 pages,, ISBN: 9783791393919

Amateur Photographer

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THIS WEEK WE ASKED... • How has photography helped you? You said...

Out of this world! • Royal Museums Greenwich have announced the phenomenal winners of this year’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Jessica Miller takes a look…

Beyond beauty: Women changing the world • With a camera, a backpack and an unshakable belief in the strength of ordinary lives, Mihaela Noroc’s latest book reveals the many faces of female power – from mothers and activists to scientists and survivors. Peter Dench finds out more

Revealing Orwell’s Jura • When Craig Easton stepped on the ferry that would take him to the Hebridean island of Jura, it was with the aim of capturing more than just the island where George Orwell spent his final years, finds Ailsa McWhinnie

Accessorise your photography • Andy Westlake rounds up the best accessories we’ve used and reviewed this year, along with some old favourites. There’s something here for every budget, starting from just £7, including bags, filters, tripods and much more

Viltrox AF 15mm F1.7 Air • Compact and lightweight yet affordably priced, this looks like an attractive lens for APS-C format cameras. Angela Nicholson takes a look

Professor Newman on… Intelligent • Professor Newman provides an overview of how AI works in cameras and imaging software

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

Why this phone is a ‘zooming beast’ – with genuinely useful AI tools • Deputy editor Geoff Harris discovers how the great-value Honor 400 Pro phone can help anyone take better photos and video

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Six, Night and Low Light, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge

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

Behind the print • Expert dog photographer Kingsley Singleton shows how to edit this back-lit shot so it’s...