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

Nikon Z5II brings strong feature-set at keen price

Cream of the crop

LCE announces South West Photo Show

Learn from eminent AP contributors

Viewpoint Gavin Stoker • With JPEG technology now so good, is there really much point bothering shooting raw?

Light in the Underworld: Diving the Mexican Cenotes • An incredible feat of endurance and technological advancements, resulting in beautiful imagery, says Amy Davies

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

Every Body Surf: A Tribute to Self-Love

Scottish West Coast Isles in Photographs

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

Lake, land and sea • A major new book delivers striking photographs that capture the glorious and often surprising world between the land and sea of Great Britain. Peter Dench finds out more

Panasonic Lumix G97 • Amy Davies discovers that although sturdy and reliable, not much has changed about this hybrid camera

Neewer Q4 • A slot-in battery pack makes this powerful flash unit truly portable, says Damien Demolder, as he explores the fully featured, and unusually styled, Neewer Q4

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

Behind the print • Michael Topham enhances a spontaneous shot he captured late in the day using Adobe Lightroom Classic

Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo • Isabella Ruffatti tests a hybrid instant camera which excitingly allows you to print your images on Instax Wide film. On paper, it dazzles, but should you buy it?

SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Canon EOS 7D Mark II • We revisit Canon’s successor to the EOS 7D that was well suited to capturing high-speed action

Manfrotto Befree Advanced AS Twist Carbon Fibre Tripod • Jeremy Waller reviews a relatively affordable carbon-fibre tripod

KMZ Start • John Wade looks at a camera that was known as the Russian Exakta

High five: the Fujifilm X-M5 in Barcelona • A hybrid camera aimed at content creators, the Fujifilm X-M5 takes both stills and video recording in its stride, as Geoff Harris discovers in Barcelona

The big freeze • Graeme Purdy braved harsh Arctic conditions to capture the raw beauty of the polar wilderness with a Fuji GX617 panoramic film camera, overcoming challenges as intense as the environment itself. Jessica Miller finds out more about his series, submitted for UK Film Photographer of the Year

The Starman speaks • Whether you want to get into astro-landscape photography or are a seasoned shooter, Josh Dury’s new book is invaluable, as Geoff Harris discovers

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THIS WEEK WE ASKED... • Which location is on your photography bucket list?

Traces of Light...