Amateur Photographer 2 Feburary 2013

News
Nikon reveals S1 and J3 system cameras; Pentax goes retro with MX-1; Fujifilm launches FinePix SL1000 with 50x zoom lens; Canon unveils three budget-priced PowerShot compacts

Review
The latest books, exhibitions and websites

The Final Frame
When Tony Kemplen resolved to use a different film camera each week, he discovered a treasure trove of lost gems. This week he looks at the Ilford Advocate

Photo Insight
David Ward talks about one of his most unusual graphic shots and how several elements coming together ensured that he achieved the desired effect

Retoucher's Guide
Martin Evening explains how to customise perspective correction using the new Adaptive Wide Angle filter in Photoshop CS6

AP Expert Guide to... X-ray Film
In part three of his series on alternative processes, Andrew Sanderson looks at X-ray film - an unusual substitute for conventional film

Testbench
PNY Professional Memory Card Case and Peak Design Leash Camera Strap

How to Achieve Hypersharpness
Professor Bob Newman explains the science behind a systematic method for achieving the best possible levels of sharpness in an image

Ask AP
Our experts answer your questions

Elinchrom D-Lite RX One Softbox Set
Andrew Sydenham tests an entry-level twin head and softbox kit from Elinchrom that is both stylish and small enough for the home studio

Canon Powershot S110
The Canon PowerShot S110 fits in the pocket, shoots raw images, has a fast lens with control ring, is Wi-Fi-enabled and has a touchscreen. Tim Coleman puts it to the test

Letters
AP readers speak out on the week's issues

Backchat
AP reader Mick Bidewell on why the paparazzi are here to stay

APOY Round 1
We've Panasonic prizes worth almost £2,000 in the Portraits in Artificial Lighting round of our Amateur Photographer of the Year competition

Reader Spotlight
Another selection of superb reader images

Appraisal
Words of wisdom and constructive advice

Icons of Photography
John Swannell's classic, carefully crafted images have made him one of the major photographers of his generation. David Clark looks at his life and work

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