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

Fujifilm X-T30 III • Fujifilm’s smallest and most affordable DSLR-style camera gains updated autofocus and a film dial. Andy Westlake takes it for an early spin

New, unusually wide kit zoom

Wide-ranging Tamron superzoom for Sony

Fast 85mm AF prime for under £300

Major prize shortlist revealed

Peak Design straps gain a touch of style

LCE contest open for entries

Viewpoint Gavin Stoker • Regular scribe Gavin worries the ‘next big thing’ in cameras could take over his brain

Unyielding Floods by Peter Caton • For nearly two decades, Peter Caton has made it his mission to document humanitarian crises. Unyielding Floods is perhaps his most sobering and persistent project to date says Peter Dench

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

Picture purrfect • Tim Flach’s new book, Feline, is a remarkable collection of images that explore a wide range of cat species, our relationship with them and why we find them so cute. He talks to David Clark about the project

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

Eye of the storm • The 11th Prix Pictet gathers 12 photographers whose powerful visions confront the turbulence of our times, revealing beauty, fragility and the forces reshaping the planet, says Peter Dench

Sony FX2 • Richard Sibley reviews Sony’s latest addition to its FX line – a cinema camera that prioritises high-resolution stills alongside video

Kase 85mm F1.4 Auto Focus • Angela Nicholson tests Kase’s first autofocus lens, a competitively priced short telephoto prime with a neat trick up its sleeve for filter users

Tenba BYOB 10 • Andy Westlake investigates an insert that turns any shoulder bag into a camera bag

Tony Kemplen on the… Pentax Espio Mini • A pocketable 35mm compact with a fixed 32mm lens, found in a charity shop

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THIS WEEK WE ASKED... • What’s your favourite feature on your camera?

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

Join the Club • Harpenden Photographic Society is an enthusiastic club that does community outreach work

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • Damien Demolder considers... Brandon Daord, Above The Liverpool Skyline by Graham Dodridge