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Sony Alpha A6700
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Sony Alpha A6700

Sony's latest APS-C model comes with a whole host of updates and improvements, but is that enough to see off the competition?

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10+ mins  |
August 08, 2023
Discover Affinity Photo 2
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Discover Affinity Photo 2

In part 1 of a series, Rod Lawton reveals some hidden depths of Serif Affinity Photo 2, the latest version of this amazingly powerful Photoshop rival

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3 mins  |
August 08, 2023
Class report
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Class report

Photographer Dafydd Jones's latest book, England: The Last Hurrah, is a fly-on-the-wall account of eighties upper-class England at its most riotous and vulnerable. Peter Dench fixes his cummerbund and joins the party

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3 mins  |
August 08, 2023
With a little help from my friends...
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With a little help from my friends...

To help promote her new novel, photographer Julia Boggio knew exactly who to turn to. Here she explains more to Amy Davies

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7 mins  |
August 08, 2023
Shoot-out at high noon
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Shoot-out at high noon

When the sun is high in the sky and the light is harsh and unforgiving it's tempting to put your camera away and go for an afternoon siesta. However, there are ways you can extend your shooting time and take advantage of the fierce midday sun. Tracy Calder and three professional photographers share their tips

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10 mins  |
August 08, 2023
The Portrait Photographer's Manual by Cian Oba-Smith & Max Ferguson
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The Portrait Photographer's Manual by Cian Oba-Smith & Max Ferguson

This comprehensive and insightful guide to portrait photography is an affordable winner

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2 mins  |
August 08, 2023
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
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DJI Mavic 3 Pro

DJI's Mavic 3 Pro adds a third camera to the Mavic 3's two to create an even more versatile, high-end drone. Angela Nicholson picks up the controller

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3 mins  |
August 01, 2023
Canon PowerShot V10
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Canon PowerShot V10

Canon's new PowerShot V10 vlog camera may appear strange, but its design might just make sense. Andy Westlake and Joshua Waller take a look

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7 mins  |
August 01, 2023
Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
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Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

Andy Westlake tests a large-aperture zoom for Sony full-frame cameras with an unusual focal-length range

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6 mins  |
August 01, 2023
The time is now
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The time is now

A new book celebrating unseen and underappreciated street photography from across the globe is a meticulously curated masterpiece. Amy Davies speaks to Matt Stuart to find out more

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7 mins  |
August 01, 2023
Looking back
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Looking back

Chris Porsz's latest book is a retrospective of his greatest street photography hits. Here, he shares some advice with Amy Davies

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4 mins  |
August 01, 2023
Ethics in street photography
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Ethics in street photography

Being an ethical street photographer can be a minefield. Peter Dench sources some essential guidelines from experts facing everyday conundrums

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10+ mins  |
August 01, 2023
Amateur Photographer of the Year
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Amateur Photographer of the Year

Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Five, Portraits, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge

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7 mins  |
August 01, 2023
Say something or be beautiful
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Say something or be beautiful

Damien Demolder talks to street photographer Alan Schaller, who says finding a strong, recognisable style that works for a wide range of subjects and places is critical for getting noticed and for keeping it fresh

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10+ mins  |
August 01, 2023
Swimmers
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Swimmers

These dream-like underwater shots are an intriguing body of work, discovers Amy Davies

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1 min  |
August 01, 2023
Final Analysis
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Final Analysis

Jessica Miller considers...'New Frontiers', captured 22 May 2023 at 4:42pm from a remote part of the Sonoran Desert, by Andrew McCarthy

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2 mins  |
July 25, 2023
BLAST FROM THE PAST: The Dandycam
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BLAST FROM THE PAST: The Dandycam

John Wade discovers a box camera with some unusual tricks up its sleeve

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1 min  |
July 25, 2023
Datacolor Spyder X2 Ultra
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Datacolor Spyder X2 Ultra

Andy Westlake investigates Datacolor's latest monitor-calibration device

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2 mins  |
July 25, 2023
Samsung Galaxy S23
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Samsung Galaxy S23

The S23 is cheaper and smaller than the flagship S23 Ultra, but is it a better option for photographers? Amy Davies finds out

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5 mins  |
July 25, 2023
Fujifilm X-S20
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Fujifilm X-S20

Joshua Waller tests Fujifilm's latest 26.1MP APS-C mirrorless camera, with longer battery life, enhanced video, and a new vlogging mode. How does it perform?

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10+ mins  |
July 25, 2023
Reader Portfolio
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Reader Portfolio

Spotlight on readers' excellent images and how they captured them

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1 min  |
July 25, 2023
A bit of the past stuck in the present
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A bit of the past stuck in the present

It's the small, everyday details that form the identity of a country - as well as a remembrance of the past, Ian Howorth tells Damien Demolder

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10 mins  |
July 25, 2023
This is the Modern World
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This is the Modern World

CIVILIZATION: The Way We Live Now is an ambitious, thought-provoking and visually stunning attempt to summarise contemporary society in photos. Nigel Atherton talks to curator William A Ewing

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5 mins  |
July 25, 2023
Macro on a budget
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Macro on a budget

Starting out in macro photography needn't break the bank. Tracy Calder asks three top photographers to share their best buys, and looks at lenses and accessories that will help you to create captivating close-ups

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5 mins  |
July 25, 2023
Tony Kemplen on the...Ensign Selfix 16/20
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Tony Kemplen on the...Ensign Selfix 16/20

A neat little English folding camera from around 1950 that takes 120 film

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2 mins  |
July 18, 2023
Final Analysis
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Final Analysis

Tracy Marshall-Grant considers...Drag Hunt, Reclining on the Road - 1991, by Tony O'Shea

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2 mins  |
July 18, 2023
Nik Collection 6
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Nik Collection 6

With eight premium plug-ins and hundreds of filters, effects and presets, the latest Nik collection is a gateway to a world of creativity, as Will Cheung discovers

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8 mins  |
July 18, 2023
DJI Mini 3
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DJI Mini 3

If you're looking for a more affordable drone than the DJI Mini 3 Pro, the new Mini 3 could be just the ticket. Angela Nicholson investigates

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4 mins  |
July 18, 2023
One macro lens to rule them all?
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One macro lens to rule them all?

What's it like to shoot with a lens that has up to 4x magnification? Andrew Fusek Peters reports on the new OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro

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6 mins  |
July 18, 2023
Join the Club
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Join the Club

This friendly club aims to develop members' skills and fuel their passion

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3 mins  |
July 18, 2023