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

New Ricoh compact for black & white fans

Apple Creator Suite takes fight to Adobe

Game, set, match

Voigtländer 75mm lens for Nikon, Canon

Another highlight of our forthcoming festival

The Instax printer that thinks it’s a movie camera

Portrait winners go nationwide

The Edge of Ruin by Marc Wilson • For The Edge of Ruin, Marc Wilson turns his lens toward the traces of Britain’s industrial past, says Peter Dench

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

Martin Parr remembered • AP honours Martin Parr’s life and work, as Peter Dench curates tributes to the extraordinary English documentary photographer

Rocking all over the world • Denis O’Regan documented the tours of major rock stars including David Bowie, Thin Lizzy, the Rolling Stones, Queen, and Duran Duran. Steve Fairclough met him to discuss his career and new Bowie book

Canon EOS R6 Mark III • Andy Westlake tests Canon’s latest camera for enthusiast photographers, with its new 32.5MP sensor

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS • Sony finally gives macro fans a G Master lens and it goes beyond life-size. Angela Nicholson gets in close to see how it performs for our review

Vallerret Senja Mitt • Angela Nicholson braved the cold to test these winter mitts

Professor Newman on… Infographics • Professor Newman concocts and explains a new infographic about dynamic range (DR) performance

Round Eight: The Best of the Rest • The APOY judges choose their favourite images that didn’t make the top ten of our Movement category

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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... • Describe your photography style in two words

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

Join the Club • Catering to all photographic levels, Carnoustie Photo Group is a supportive and sociable club

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses

Final Analysis • John Wade considers…Margate, England, 1986 by Martin Parr