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

Leica Q3 Monochrom lands

Big Black Friday deals on DxO software

A well-deserved ‘Victor’

Black Friday deal on AP festival tickets

DJI’s action camera ‘6’ appeal

Proximity by Stephen McCoy • Stephen McCoy’s quiet revelations of the everyday, show the art of staying close to home, says Peter Dench

Books & exhibitions • The latest and best books and exhibitions

The Presence of Absence by Inbal Abergil

Girls’ Night by Eimear Lynch (2nd Edition)

Blurred visions • Photographer Seamus Murphy spent 14 years criss-crossing two rival superpowers. The result, Strange Love, blurs borders and expectations to reveal the shared humanity of those caught between them, finds Peter Dench

It’s about time • Photo artist Robert Charles Mann captures the sun’s passage across the sky as artist-in-residence at the Château Miraval. Graeme Greene finds out more

Round Six: The Best of the Rest • The APOY judges choose their favourite images that didn’t make the top ten of our Night and Low Light category

Save big on Honor’s best phones for photography, video and more • With Black Friday almost here, don’t miss these great discounts on Honor’s highly capable phones for stills and video

An all-terrain vehicle? • Andrew Fusek Peters does a deep dive into the new OM System 50-200mm F2.8 IS Pro

iPhone 17 Pro • Finally, triple high-resolution cameras and an improved selfie performance. The 17 Pro is the best iPhone camera to date, as Amy Davies discovers

Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG Art • The world’s fastest 135mm AF lens delivers some quite remarkable images, says Damien Demolder, that are impossible to shoot any other way

Neewer CSF10 • This softer alternative to a spotlight proves a versatile lighting modifier, says Damien Demolder

Tony Kemplen on the … Ferrania Condor • An Italian camera bought on an Italian holiday

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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... • How do you back up your photos?

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

Join the Club • This friendly Somerset group are at all skill levels, and focus on a love of taking pictures, not kit

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 • Maria Falconer considers… Margaret Bull, a dancer, 1982 by Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen