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

DJI releases dual-lens vlogging camera

What a hum-dinger

Is Sony about to acquire Tamron?

Photo industry feels aftershock of Japan quake

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BIG QUESTION • What’s the worst photo accessory you’ve ever owned?

Did you know?

Back in time 1944

International pet photo winners revealed

Photoworks Festival needs you

Pretty ‘fly’ for a pocket gimbal camera

Opinion Tiffany Tangen • Every modern digital camera is the same – and far better than you or I will ever need

Ahead of her time • A major Tate retrospective celebrates Ana Mendieta’s exploration of identity, exile and the natural world

All American Heroes • A dazzling array of big-names make this show a must-see, says Jessica Miller

Exploring Identity • A major retrospective of a British street photographer working in Edinburgh goes on display

Contemporary and diverse • The world’s longest photography exhibition returns this summer with some compelling images

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

Picture Perfect BEST SHOTS: WORLD CUP 2026 • One genre. Three photographers. Three standout images, each revealing how vision, timing and technique come together in a single frame. For this issue, we asked three Getty Images photographers who covered the FIFA World Cup to share one image they consider among their best from the tournament. They reveal their insights into not just how their image was made, but why they chose it

Climate Crusader • National Geographic legend James Balog tells Graeme Green why he’s dedicating his life to capturing visual proof of climate change

Inside Belarus: Soviet Memory and National Identity • Against Foreign Office advice and under the scrutiny of Europe’s last dictatorship, photographer and writer Peter Dench crossed into Belarus for Victory Day celebrations to see what life inside Alexander Lukashenko’s Soviet-style state really looks like, beyond the fear, headlines and propaganda

My name is maximalist • We know about minimalism but what is ‘maximalist’ photography, and how can it help you be more creative? Geoff Harris meets the author of a fascinating new book on maximalism...

A GRand day out in London • Amateur Photographer and Ricoh recently ran a photowalk in London to showcase the Ricoh GR series. How did it go?

Sony RX10 V • Sony’s latest camera promises to be the best all-in-one bridge model ever made. Andy Westlake puts it to the practical test

When Konica was king • John Wade traces the history and importance of a now largely forgotten name

Camp Snap 2 • This updated screen-free camera sounds great on paper, but is it really? Joshua Waller finds out

Instax Mini 13 • A new self-timer function and the same simple-to-use design as before makes this instant camera great fun, finds Amy Davies

Manfrotto ONE Photo • Andy Westlake tries out a large, hefty tripod that’s...