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Amateur Photographer is one of the world’s oldest photography magazines and the UK’s best-selling weekly photo title. Every issue we deliver informative technical features to…
Geoff Harris: should we feel guilty about frequent flying?
We’re urged to take fewer flights, which raises some big questions for keen travel photographers
Photo location guide: Church Ope Cove
This secluded cove on the Isle of Portland in Dorset is often overlooked as a photographic location, but Jeremy Walker thinks it’s a hidden gem…
Rare travel photo album makes big money
Views On The North River comprises 14 sepia images from 19th century China and was originally published in Hong Kong in 1870. The auctioned album…
Canon releases EOS M200, its new entry-level mirrorless
It is possible to record HD video at up to 120fps for a 4x slow-motion effect, capture 4K timelapse movies or pull out stills from…
How to create killer composites
Discover how to shoot and combine your images for all kinds of creative effects. Our Photoshop expert James Paterson show you how
Photo location guide: Eskdale
The Eskdale valley is one of the quieter locations in the Lakes owing to its remoteness, but it’s one of the most spectacular, as Stuart…
Never lose a picture again: future-proof your files
James Abbott explains how you can create a safe and easily accessible archive that will keep your digital images protected for a long time
Second-hand classic: Canon EOS 7D
It originally cost £1,699. Today it can be snapped up for under £300 in excellent second-hand condition
Day to Night: how to blend multiple images
Claire Gillo shares the work of iconic day to night photographer Stephen Wilkes and reveals how to try it yourself on a budget scale
Remembering Prince Albert: a champion of photography
The tour of the Prince Albert archive a was arranged to celebrate a major new digitisation project called Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy by…
Beat lens distortion with Lightroom
James Paterson shares his professional advice for fixing lens issues and perspective problems
Discover the joys of lith printing
With renewed interest among photographers in the classic process of lith printing, Mike Crawford reveals the technique and materials for best results
Secondhand week: AP readers’s used-lens bargains
Six AP readers reveal their favourite second-hand lenses that were bought on the cheap
Secondhand week: get the best price for your used cameras and lenses
The market for second-hand cameras and lenses has long been buoyant, as decent photographic gear comes at a price – you get what you pay…
Secondhand week: some of the best used deals
MPB Since 2016, MPB has become very well known as a used camera and lens specialist, offering great deals in preloved kit and also buying-in…
Secondhand week: a ‘volley’ good lens from MPB
Can you tell us about your experiences buying second-hand? Predominantly shooting sports means that I need to have lenses that will perform well in low…
Secondhand week: using old lenses on digital cameras
The appeal of using vintage lenses on modern cameras has never been stronger. Matt Golowczynski speaks to five converts to find out why
Secondhand week: film camera bargains
Despite the convenience of digital, shooting with film cameras can still be rewarding. Andy Westlake takes you through some of his favourites