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

Leica M EV1 camera with electronic viewfinder lands

Ricoh expands GR IV line-up

Wildlife comedy gold

New Lomography film camera

TECNO contest winners

Viewpoint Joshua Waller • Rumours of the death of Micro Four Thirds have been greatly exaggerated, says our online editor

10 Years of Remembering Wildlife by Wildlife Photographers United • Hopefully we will always have wildlife and never need books like this to remember what was, but if the worst should happen this collection will stand as witness, says Peter Dench

Books & exhibitions • The latest and best books and exhibitions from the world of photography

Vintage Motels – America’s Most Inspiring Motels Beautifully Restored With Respect For History by Ellie Seymour

Mastering Street Photography (Updated Edition) History by Brian Lloyd Duckett

The rare and wonderful • The latest Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners have been revealed. Jessica Miller takes a closer look at the successful images

Bridging divides • Two photographers, two very different journeys. As Leica celebrates a century of image-making, the 2025 Oskar Barnack Awards honour Alejandro Cegarra’s searing study of migration and Serghei Duve’s intimate meditation on memory and identity. Peter Dench finds out more

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

‘Really Fond’ of the RF • Professional photographer Edmond Terakopian recounts how he’s fallen in love with Fujifilm’s medium-format compact, the GFX100RF

Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 OIS • Panasonic’s longest full-frame telephoto zoom brings 500mm reach in the size of a 400mm zoom. Andy Westlake finds out whether there’s a catch

3 Legged Thing Axis 34 • Andy Westlake puts this new camera strap based on QD connectors to the test

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Inbox • Write to the Editor at ap.ed@kelsey.co.uk and include your full postal address. Please don’t send letters in the post as there is no one in the office to receive them. Replies are from the Editor unless otherwise stated

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 mirrorless lenses

Final Analysis • Paul Hill considers… Kebab Paper, Leeds 2002, by Adam O’Meara