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

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Music to your ears

Viewpoint Geoff Harris • Dep Editor Geoff reflects on the release of the idiosyncratic Fujifilm X half and Sigma BF

Transcend: Freedom to Love by Sandra Chen Weinstein • A celebration of the global queer community is the perfect buy for Pride Month, says Amy Davies

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

Picture Post: A Twentieth Century Icon • National Museum Cardiff, until 9 November. Free

From England With Love

Keep your eyes peeled • The World Food Photography Awards 2025 sponsored by Tenderstem® Bimi® Broccolini celebrates the power of imagery to tell stories about what we eat, how we eat, and why it matters. Peter Dench finds out more

Dialogue with Legends Paul Strand • When Thomas Joshua Cooper and Paul Hill set out in 1974 to meet and interview the ‘movers and shakers’ of 20th-century photography (see Dialogue with Legends, AP 1 April) they had no idea that the project would take four years and become a unique archive that is still in print. Paul Hill describes the first interview – American photographer Paul Strand in Paris – that kicked it off, followed by extracts from the recorded encounter

Sigma BF • Sigma’s full-frame mirrorless camera is by far the most interesting camera of the year, but does it really make any sense? Andy Westlake finds out

FILM STARS The end of an era • John Wade remembers when the shutters finally closed on the British camera industry

Bowman Summit Duo Strap • Andy Westlake examines a stylish and versatile leather camera strap

Professor Newman on… Look-Up Tables • Explaining how digital images describe colour, and how picture styles and LUTs came to be

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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... • If you could take photos anywhere in the world, where would you go?

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

Join the Club • Cheltenham Camera Club, one of the oldest camera clubs in the country, has lively and supportive members of all ages

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • The clean blue of linen by Yvette Monahan