Amateur Photographer Magazine - July 02, 2024

In this issue

Expired film tips: Miles Myerscough-Harris.

History of snapshot photography.

Best instant film cameras and printers...

Zanele Muholi

Visual activist Zanele Muholi's work is important and acclaimed. Back at the Tate after being cut short by lockdown, it's a must-see this year, says Amy Davies

3 mins

Expired? You're hired!

If the relatively high cost of film is putting you off analogue shooting, what about trying expired film? Miles MyerscoughHarris discusses the appeal of expired film with Geoff Harris (no relation)

10 mins

A vital insight

Overlooked for decades, the archive of one of Britain's greatest photographers is being brought together in a new book. Peter Dench finds out more

4 mins

Taking snapshots seriously

The humble snap can provide as much of an insight into time, place and culture as any award-winning war photograph or epic landscape. John Wade explains how and why

8 mins

Couple exposure

If shooting a wedding isn’t enough pressure, try adding film to the mix. Hollie Latham Hucker speaks to two wedding photographers who love capturing the celebrations of a big day with their analogue cameras

6 mins

Film favourites

We spoke to the passionate Analogue Wonderland community to find out what their go-to films are and why they love shooting with this classic medium

8 mins

AF NIKKOR Film supremo

Interest in film photography is growing, and the Nikon F100 could be just the camera to help you explore it. John Gilbey explains why

8 mins

XCD Hasselblad 25mm F2.5 V

This ultra-wideangle lens is built for Hasselblad’s medium-format mirrorless cameras, such as the X2D 100C and 907X 100C. But how does it perform? Joshua Waller finds out

6 mins

Lensbaby Sweet 22

This wideangle pancake lens produces a central spot of sharp focus surrounded by dramatic blur. Angela Nicholson has had some fun with it

3 mins

KEKS KM-Q light meter

This tiny light meter is perfect for vintage film cameras, says Andy Westlake

2 mins

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Amateur Photographer Magazine Description:

Amateur Photographer is the world's oldest weekly magazine for photography enthusiasts. With its unique weekly format, it is the first for news and events, plus features on techniques, equipment tests and darkroom advice. It appeals to those interested in buying and learning about digital and film photographic equipment, wanting advice on improving their technique, and learning about the greats in photography. Regular features on reader portfolios, darkroom, digital, black & white and photographer profiles ensure all areas of photography are covered. With an audience of dedicated photography enthusiasts.