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Nikon Z7 review

Nikon's Z7 marks a stunning debut for the firm's all-new…

Canon EOS R review: hands on first look

We take a tour of the latest full-frame mirrorless camera…

Panasonic Lumix LX100 II review: hands on first look

AP gets hands on with the successor to Panasonic's popular…

Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM review

Is this the most impressive prime lens in Sigma's f/1.4…

Best Compact Camera 2017 – Looking for better quality than your smartphone? One of these is what you need

Looking for the best compact camera of the year so far? Look no further. With the best will in the world, it’s not always practical to have a large camera…

Best bridge cameras 2017 – We take a look at the best bridge cameras currently on the market

Bridge cameras offer a flexible solution to many photographers. They (usually) feature a large zoom lens and offer DSLR-like handling. A long time ago you’d be gaining a huge zoom range in…

What makes great street photography?

David Gibson, one of Britain’s best-known street shooters, talks to David Clark about the ethics, practicalities, frustrations and joys of street photography

How to make your own passport photos at home, from passport photo size to printing

If you want to avoid the dreaded photo booth, why not take your own passport photo? We give you the lowdown on passport shooting, production and printing.

Rotolight HSS transmitter for Fujifilm

September 18, 2018

“As the system grows, so do the demands from our users for compatibility with third-party…

Latest issue is “on the shelf”

September 18, 2018

Studio photographer turned handyman, Andrew Sydenham, built some special shelves for the cameras, which he…

Winning coastal and seascape photography

September 14, 2018

The winners where whittled down from almost 1,000 entries, and the prize for the overall…

Round ups

Some of the weirdest cameras ever made: the Mercury I and II

John Wade unearths two weird American cameras

The ten greatest lenses in the history of photography

John Wade is your guide to some of the most interesting lenses ever made

Best lighting accessories under £100

The quality of the light can make a spectacular image stand out from an ordinary…

Vintage cameras: collectable, usable and affordable

Don’t assume classic cameras cost a bomb. John Wade reveals some great vintage buys you…

Prime portraits: best lenses for portraits

Andy Westlake recommends the best optics to consider, for shooting excellent people pictures

June 2018- A Night at the Movies.

Since ‘Erotic Selfies’ would be a one horse race, this months theme is “A Night…
- June 29, 2018
Too hot

Boys ay a local middle school turned up in skirts because shorts are not allowed…
- June 29, 2018
Time for a new (S/H) car

It’s reached that point. Put my old Rover 25 GTi in for service and MOT,…
- June 29, 2018
I knew there was a problem with beer but this is serious

Crumpets are also affected https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business
- June 29, 2018

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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Sample Image Gallery

Nikon Z7 review

Canon EOS R review: hands on first look

Panasonic Lumix LX100 II review: hands on first look

Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM review

Amateur Photographer 22 September 2018

Best Compact Camera 2017 – Looking for better quality than your smartphone? One of these is what you need

Best bridge cameras 2017 – We take a look at the best bridge cameras currently on the market

What makes great street photography?

How to make your own passport photos at home, from passport photo size to printing

Rotolight HSS transmitter for Fujifilm

Latest issue is “on the shelf”

Winning coastal and seascape photography

Some of the weirdest cameras ever made: the Mercury I and II

The ten greatest lenses in the history of photography

Best lighting accessories under £100

Vintage cameras: collectable, usable and affordable

Prime portraits: best lenses for portraits

June 2018- A Night at the Movies.

Too hot

Time for a new (S/H) car

I knew there was a problem with beer but this is serious

Photo location guide: Tyneham, Dorset

Get better landscape photographs

Get better still-life shots with continuous lighting

Tips for better travel portraits: travel photography masterclass

Master manual focus, exposure and flash