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.

Welcome

THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

DJI’s first 360 action camera lands

Lightweight, affordable APS-C wideangle prime from Viltrox

Hit the streets

‘Film-like’ budget compacts from Yashica

My holiday photo hell

Viewpoint Dan Mold • AP contributor Dan thinks we should go back to compact cameras for one key reason

Atlas of the New World by Giulia Piermartiri & Edoardo Delille • A haunting glimpse of tomorrow, projected onto the world we still have time to save, says Peter Dench

Kyugoro by MAKIKO • £35, Dewi Lewis, hardback, 124 pages, ISBN: 9781916915152

North North South by Ayda Gragossian • £45, GOST, hardback, 104 pages, ISBN: 9781915423818

Beyond fashion • Patrick Demarchelier’s incredible fashion and portrait photography career features in a stunning new book. Steve Fairclough discovers the story behind it from his son, Victor Demarchelier

Garden variety • Top wildlife photographer Andrew Fusek Peters’ latest best-selling book is full of images shot in gardens and parks. Geoff Harris finds out more

APOY Inspiration • If you’re planning to enter our Celebrating Colour round, which launches next week, take these tips from three of last year’s top ten photographers

Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art • This is the largest-aperture zoom available for APS-C mirrorless cameras, but how does it measure up? Andy Westlake finds out

Yashica FX-D 100 • The Yashica FX-D 100 is the latest camera designed to bring back major film SLR vibes, but does it manage to deliver on the promises? Joshua Waller finds out

On the Hunt for film cameras • Bellamy Hunt, aka the Japan Camera Hunter, shares his experience of sourcing and selling film cameras with Geoff Harris – and explains why we won’t see a new film model from Japan’s big makers

Vanguard VEO Metro B25L • Andy Westlake tests a stylish and highly functional camera backpack

Tony Kemplen on the … Contaflex 126 • A curious SLR from the 1960s that isn’t quite what it at first appears

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THIS WEEK WE ASKED... What’s always in your kit bag?

It's good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week

Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses

Final Analysis • John Wade considers… Daddy Long-Legs, Brighton c.1896