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

Panasonic revives its classic travel zoom compact

Calling all women documentary photographers

Hunger games

New Nikon lens warranty

The grand national (and regional)

Viewpoint Gavin Stoker • Our regular columnist reveals why you should pause before flogging seemingly obsolete old family cameras

Colour Me Modern: Claire Aho and the New Woman • These photos by a pioneering Finnish artist are sure to brighten anyone’s day, says Amy Davies

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

Garry Fabian Miller: Our Garden. Growing. Making. Living • Until 14 June. Free, Kestle Barton, Helston, Cornwall. Visit kestlebarton.co.uk for more on opening times

100 Years of Route 66: A Celebration of an American Icon • £19.99, Amberley Publishing, Softback, 128 pages, ISBN: 9781398128798

A local reimagining of the Masters • Photographer Martin Ventris-Field collaborated with The Bell pub in Purleigh to recreate a series of Old Master paintings using pub regulars as sitters. Peter Dench finds out more…

Kylie • Harry Borden recalls a shoot with the enigmatic Princess of Pop that almost ended before it began

An alarming trend • A recent surge in AI-generated images of the Holocaust on Facebook dishonours the victims and undermines genuine historical records, concentration camp memorial sites have warned. David Crossland tells us more

Panasonic Lumix S1II • Is Panasonic’s flagship 24MP hybrid camera worth the premium over its cheaper S1IIE sibling? Andy Westlake finds out

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema • Andy Westlake investigates a hybrid camera that combines video recording with making instant prints

Neewer CB300C • A light promising the reliability and service of units costing very much more, Neewer’s CB300C RGBCW LED fixture makes an enticing proposition. Damien Demolder looks for the downsides

Tony Kemplen on the … Kodak No.2 Cartridge Hawk-Eye model C • A super-simple box camera that’s around a century old

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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... • If you could use only one lens forever, which would it be? You said...

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 camera specifications

Final Analysis Paul Hill considers… • Arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, The Sun front page, UK newspapers front pages, 20 February 2026.