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.

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Amateur Photographer

Panasonic unveils Lumix L10 premium compact

New Sony telezoom aimed at sports, wildlife shooters

A photo festival with a difference…

A busy month for Thypoch

Major music photography contest opens

Leica auction is back in black

THE BIG QUESTION • What has been the hardest thing to learn in photography?

Back in Time 1970 • Pele celebrates as Brazil wins the World Cup

What’s new

Opinion Chris Porsz • Why do railway staff hassle you for shooting with DSLRs, but not smartphones?

A stunning look at this diminishing but critical resource • This new collection vividly reveals the beauty of Earth through stunning aerial photographs, while also highlighting the destruction of our planet, says Craig Blackley

An unusual and vibrant take on the street photography genre • Many years of walking the streets of the capital is the result of this stunning collection

Walking the North • A culmination of more than 4000 images made while traversing carefully planned routes along North-East England

Your best Photos • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels. To see your photo here, post it on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag

Win a Vanguard VEO Lite B20L backpack • We've got five of these lightweight, weatherproof 20 litre backpacks to give away in a choice of red, cream or blue

Toy Stories 2 • What can a child’s favourite toys tell us about the world they’re growing up in? In Toy Stories, Gabriele Galimberti turns playtime into a powerful study of culture, privilege and identity. Peter Dench finds out more…

Picture Perfect BEST SHOTS: LANDSCAPE • One genre. Three photographers. Three standout images. AP invited three photographers working in the landscape genre of photography to share one image they consider a ‘hidden gem’ of a location in the UK. Each pro reveals how vision, timing and technique come together in a single frame, says Peter Dench

Street smarts • Sean Tucker and Joshua K Jackson are two of the world’s most influential street photographers working today – here they share some of their secrets with Graeme Green

Beyond the touchline • As audiences consume sport across multiple screens and platforms, the role of the sports photographer is rapidly evolving. Nottingham Trent University’s groundbreaking BA, developed in partnership with Getty Images, is preparing students for a profession that now extends beyond the pitch.

Shoot for the moon • Seeing her grandson dressed in a homemade spacesuit inspired Wendy Irwin to create a pop-up book celebrating his adventures. Tracy Calder hears the story behind her brilliant and inspiring project

Panasonic Lumix TZ300 • Panasonic’s premium travel zoom compact has been reborn, but with one key feature missing. Andy Westlake puts it to the test

Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro FE • Angela Nicholson takes a closer look at Viltrox’s budget-friendly f/1.4 standard prime to find out whether it can really rival the big names without the big price...