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Major OM System launch incoming

AT THE beginning of January, OM System announced that a new camera was coming this year, along with compact, splash- and dust-proof lenses.

Urth Variable ND641990 Filter Plus+

Angela Nicholson takes a close look at a high-end variable neutral density filter from Urth

Canon EOS R1

It's super-fast and super-expensive, but does Canon's flagship camera make sense for anyone but professional photographers? Andy Westlake finds out

In glorious technicolour

A new supersized volume looks at the wonderful world of the colour photochrom, circa 1900. Amy Davies spoke to one of the book's authors to find out more

Final Analysis

John Wade considers... Boulevard du Temple by Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre, 1838

Returning to 35mm

How an unlikely introduction to a Nikon F2AS turned a 35mm sceptic into an advocate.

Risky business

Great pictures happen when fleeting elements come together to form an aesthetically pleasing moment, says fashion and beauty photographer Ian Hippolyte. But it helps if you're willing to take risks, he tells Damien Demolder

Join the Club

This club is active in its local area of Worthing and embraces all levels and genres of photography

Taking a long shot

Emily Endean goes out of her comfort zone to test the Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR long telephoto prime

The Creative Body: Photographs 2014 - 2024

Here is a collection of poignant and important series from one of Britain's best contemporary documentary photographers, says Amy Davies

Reader Portfolio

Spotlight on readers' excellent images and how they captured them

Bolsey-Flex

John Wade discovers a snapshot camera with an illustrious ancestry

Oppo Find X8 Pro

With four high-resolution sensors and a Hasselblad partnership, Amy Davies asks is this Oppo worth its flagship asking price?

Close encounters

Entrants to Close-up Photographer of the Year 6, supported by Affinity Photo, share their stories and techniques with competition co-founder Tracy Calder

Deuter Jaypack 34+

Angela Nicholson reviews a rugged and versatile camera backpack

Small is beautiful

In the late 1970s, Olympus launched the XA range of 35mm ultra-compacts, followed later by the mju family. John Gilbey looks at what they still have to offer

Blur

Harry Borden looks back on two shoots in the early 1990s with the then-upcoming Britpop band

Winning ways

In its eighth year, Portrait of Britain offers a rare moment to reflect on the diverse heritage of modern Britain. Peter Dench talks to some of the winners of Volume 7

Calling The Shots: A Queer History of Photography

Offering an unprecedented view of photographic history through a queer lens, this is a wonderful and powerful book, says

Large-aperture standard zoom, too

SONY has also revealed a new premium standard zoom, the FE 28-70mm F2 GM.

Super-fast, high-res Sony Alpha Ai II

SONY has announced its new professional full-frame flagship camera, the Alpha A1 II.

39 awesome accessories

Our round-up of the best accessories we've used and reviewed this year, along with some old favourites. There's something here for every budget, starting from just £7, including tripods, bags, filters and much more

Such a thing as society

This autumn sees the launch of a major new book and exhibition devoted to examining the multiplicities of photography during 1980s Britain. Peter Dench finds out more

Join Club

The sociable Canvey Island Photographic Club is keen to grow its in-person meet ups

Capturing flight

Winners and finalists of Bird Photographer of the Year share their tips for success with Hollie Latham Hucker

140 years of change

AP has become the world’s oldest surviving consumer photo magazine because we have moved with the times, says Nigel Atherton

Preserving history in platinum

A deep dive into the meticulous art of platinum printing, and the collaboration between the Royal Geographical Society and Salto Ulbeek. Mike Crawford explores how they brought historical photographs to life with enduring beauty and precision

Life in the past lane

What was life like for an amateur photographer in 1884? John Wade takes a trip back in time

Choice cuts

How many trillions of photographs must have been taken in the past 140 years? Amy Davies asked some of our regular contributors for their favourites....a difficult task, to say the least

How good a camera can you buy for just £140?

Three members of the AP team see what they can find for the money