Amateur Photographer Magazine

Current issue

Current issue: 4 July 2009, out Tuesday 30 June 2009

In the current issue of Amateur Photographer:

News
Sigma launches 10-20mm lens; Olympus plans for the future; Kodak ceases production of Kodachrome; Pentax K-7 to get modified sensor

Photo insight
AP's latest expert Tom Mackie on how he uses light to emphasise structure in his image of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in the USA

Last resort
Richard Sibley explains how to remove distracting elements from your shots using software

Testbench
Trek-Tech OptiMount kit and the Shoot London Treasure Map

£600 DSLRs
What is the best camera you can buy for £600? Angela Nicholson and Barney Britton consider the pros and cons of six enthusiast models and find out what gives you the most for your money

Q&A
Our experts answer your questions

DIY background support
In the latest in his series of DIY projects, Richard Sibley shows you how you can make your own background support

APOY round 6
We have prizes worth almost £2,000 in round 6 of Amateur Photographer of the Year. This month's theme is 'Looking Closer'

Gallery
Another selection of superb reader images

Appraisal
Damien Demolder examines your images, offering words of wisdom and constructive advice

Wild about woodlands
You don't have to travel to the far corners of the world to capture great landscape pictures, says Colin Roberts, especially when you have the wonders of British woodlands on your doorstep

Icons of photography
Joel Meyerowitz helped make colour photography an art form and his diverse output includes everything from dynamic street pictures to contemplative landscapes. David Clark reports

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