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

iPhone 17 series lands, with 48MP cameras

Tamron superzoom lens for Sony

Minimal benefits

Happy Camp-ers

Prizes in sight

Trio win Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Remembering Chris Steele-Perkins

Viewpoint John Bridges • Curmudgeonly scribe John moans about video features, mirrorless cameras and a whole lot more

From the archive • This week the AP Editor Nigel Atherton takes a trip back to the early Eighties and then further back to 1964

Mutiny by Merlin Daleman • Netherlands-based Merlin Daleman returns to his native UK to document the scars – and spirit – of post-Brexit Britain in this quietly powerful book, says Peter Dench

Emotional Waves by Claude Hofer

The Grateful Dead by Jim Marshall: Photos and Stories from the Formative Years, 1966–1977

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

Back in the American West • To mark the reissue of the iconic In the American West, Steve Fairclough spoke to the MD of the Richard Avedon Foundation, James Martin, to find out more…

Behind the print • Michael Topham revisits a photograph taken at a favourite secret location in North Yorkshire

Infrared out of Africa • While more outlandish colour infrared effects aren’t to everyone’s taste, black & white infrared can look amazing. Just ask Piper Mackay, the current Travel Photographer of the Year…

NeXt level • Samsung’s NX system was years ahead of its time, and pro editorial photographer Peter Fenech still relies on the flagship NX1

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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 many camera bags do you own?

Ricoh GR IV • Ricoh’s GR III enjoyed a cult following from street and travel photographers. Seven years later, a successor has arrived, but will the GR IV be worthy of inheriting the compact camera crown? Matty Graham investigates

Wandrd PRVKE 21 V4 Photography Bundle • Wandrd’s latest take on its popular compact backpack introduces smart upgrades and sleek style. Angela Nicholson packed it full for our review

Professor Newman on…Perception • More about the complexity of the human visual response, and what it means for image-making

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

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

The best cheap black & white film • Analogue photography can be expensive but fortunately, black & white film is somewhat cheaper. Jon Stapley shares his favourite non-digital deals

Lose the colour – and win • Digital images start out in colour, but there are ways you can use...