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

Compact sales shine, but tariffs cast shadow

Tamron 18-300mm zoom for Canon, Nikon

Photoshop gets more AI tools

Major World Press Photo anniversary show

The unforgettable hire

Print sale to help global wildlife

Remembering David Bell

Julie Bullard by Nadia Lee Cohen & Martin Parr • What do you get when you cross the queen of self-portraiture with the king of British documentary? A book that’s both fictional and eerily familiar, says Peter Dench

KEHILLAH by Nudrat Afza

Poisoned Futures? • Hundred Heroines Photo Museum, Miles Marling Field, The Art Garden, Gloucester until 28 September

Another fine mess • Urban exploration photographer Gina Soden talks to Peter Dench about balancing art and ethics, navigating decay with dignity, and her rise to fine-art success

Photographers of the world unite(d) • A global celebration of photography, connection and creativity – Jade Burrell finds out more

Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS • Fujifilm’s mid-range telephoto zoom is compact and affordable yet gives plenty of reach, says Andy Westlake

Neewer Q6 • This unusually shaped flash combines stacks of power and decent battery life in a very practical design. Damien Demolder tries it out

SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Canon EOS R5 • We revisit Canon’s first premium mirrorless camera that’s five years old, but remains a trusty workhorse

3 Legged Thing Airhed Vision • This smooth pan-and-tilt head has a trick up its sleeve, as Andy Westlake finds out

Kiev 6C • John Wade finds a budget-priced medium-format reflex camera

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Your chance to enter the UK’s most prestigious competition for amateur photographers

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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

THIS WEEK WE ASKED... • When did you last buy a new lens?You said...

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

Join the Club • Founded 125 years ago, this club enjoys regular guest speakers as well as inter-club competitions

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • Damien Demolder considers... A Palestinian child reacts as she stands near a boy receiving treatment for his injuries at the Al-Awda hospital in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, following Israeli strikes on July 13, 2025 by EYAD BABA