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

Sony, Canon (and Kodak) dominate Japan

The young ones

Motoring ahead

Instax wide boy

Sony firmware updates

Government AI strategy generates anxiety

Remembering two very big names

On Reading • A charming book that has been in the works for over 40 years, this is David Hurn’s tribute to an André Kertész classic

Winning ways • In its eighth year, Portrait of Britain offers a rare moment to reflect on the diverse heritage of modern Britain. Peter Dench talks to some of the winners of Volume 7

When Harry Met... Blur • Harry Borden looks back on two shoots in the early 1990s with the then-upcoming Britpop band

Oppo Find X8 Pro • With four high-resolution sensors and a Hasselblad partnership, Amy Davies asks is this Oppo worth its flagship asking price?

Small is beautiful • In the late 1970s, Olympus launched the XA range of 35mm ultra-compacts, followed later by the mju family. John Gilbey looks at what they still have to offer

Deuter Jaypack 34+ • Angela Nicholson reviews a rugged and versatile camera backpack

Bolsey-Flex • John Wade discovers a snapshot camera with an illustrious ancestry

Close encounters • Entrants to Close-up Photographer of the Year 6, supported by Affinity Photo, share their stories and techniques with competition co-founder Tracy Calder

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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... • Which camera feature do you never use? You said...

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

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

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • Maria Falconer considers… From the series This is our Seat by Barbara Luckhurst