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

Classic full-frame compact resurrected

Canon firmware updates, new Speedlite

Fujikina coming to London this September

Oppo and Hasselblad keep on keeping on

Viewpoint Dan Mold • I owned the Sony RX1R II and sold it – the RX1R III is almost the perfect upgrade, says Dan Mold

From the archive • This week the AP time machine travels back to this month in 1967 and 1985

Writing in the Sand by Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen • Writing in the Sand is a testament to Geordie joy and the democratic power of the lens, says Peter Dench

Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists • Pallant House Gallery, 8-9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TJ. Until 2 November. £17. pallant.org.uk/exhibitions. info@pallant.org.uk

Fierce: Bristol by Ajamu X • Martin Parr Foundation, 316 Paintworks, Bristol BS4 3AR. Until 21 September, Free. www.martinparrfoundation.org

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

Breaking the mould • Dennis Morris is most famous for his images of music superstars and documentary work in London. He spoke to Steve Fairclough about his major new retrospective exhibition and book

FILM STARS Reflex actions • John Wade looks at the Rolleiflex, its legend and its legacy

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS • With a staggering 1200mm equivalent reach, could this be the ultimate wildlife lens? Andy Westlake finds out

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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... • Been on holiday recently? Which camera did you take with you?

Viltrox Vintage Z1 Retro flash • Andy Westlake tests an attractively designed, but basic on-camera flash

Professor Newman on… XYZ • All about the CIE XYZ space, which is the reference standard for colour transformations

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Two, People & Portraits, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge

Street life • The UK winners of the EISA Maestro Photo Contest 2025 are Rebecca Elliott and Adam Ramjean. Here are their winning images

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

Epic stories • Damien Demolder pays tribute to the legendary photographer Sebastião Salgado – a man who drew attention to the injustice and suffering of the world’s poor through his astonishing style and patience

A platform for observation • How one photographer turned a single train station into a year’s worth of stories. Peter Dench finds out more

Only human • Photographing high-profile personalities has its challenges, as portrait expert Lee Malone explains. He speaks to Peter Fenech about how a human connection is critical for successful images

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