October 12, 2024
Your best Smartphone photos 2024! – Smartphone Picture of the Week
We share your best smartphone photos selected as AP's Smartphone Picture of the Week, taken by you - the readers!
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October 11, 2024
Get the best Sony camera for beginners for even cheaper!
The Sony Alpha A6400 is a great choice for beginner photographers and can be bought at an even more sizable discount than before!
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October 11, 2024
Nikon’s retro full-frame camera is still a bargain right now
Nikon's retro full-frame, award-winning camera is a steal right now at it's lowest ever price, with lens included.
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October 10, 2024
Amateur Photographer is 140 years old today
Amateur Photographer magazine is 140 years old today, with the first ever issue published on the 10th October 1884
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October 10, 2024
140 years of Amateur Photographer
As AP celebrates its 140th birthday, Nigel Atherton looks back at its glorious past
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October 10, 2024
140 years – What AP means to me…
With AP celebrating its 140th anniversary of publication, we spoke to top photographers to discover what the magazine means to them...
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September 9, 2024
Fujifilm X100VI Review – X hits the spot
The 40MP Fujifilm X100VI was announced, with IBIS, and new tech from the X-T5. How does it perform? Find out in this review
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September 14, 2024
OM System OM-1 Mark II Review – a worthy successor
Joshua Waller reviews the new OM System OM-1 Mark II, with a number of new updates, including the World’s first in-camera live Grad ND filter.
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July 1, 2024
Fujifilm X-T50 Review – Small 40MP camera is a real game changer
The new Fujifilm X-T50 brings the 40MP sensor and flagship features to a wider market, with a lower price, but how does it stack up?
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January 9, 2024
Camp Snap Camera Review – Simplicity at its finest?
Could this be the simplest camera ever made? The Camp Snap camera is designed for kids, but could it be fun for adults as well? Joshua Waller finds out.
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October 4, 2024
Best camera phones for photography in 2024
We pick the best camera phones for photographers to buy, derived from our reviews of the latest Samsung, Google, Apple iPhones and more.
Reviews
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October 13, 2024
Alfie Cameras Tych+ review
The Alfie Cameras Tych+ is an intriguing, premium half-frame camera. Jessica Miller takes the rotary lens design for a spin…
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October 10, 2024
iPhone 16 Pro Max Review: Gonna need a bigger pocket
For photographers, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is a fairly minor upgrade compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Amy Davies finds out more
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October 8, 2024
iPhone 16 Pro Review: Small screen, maximum zoom
With a relatively gentle upgrade over its predecessor, what else does the new iPhone 16 Pro offer for photographers? Amy Davies takes a closer look
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Techniques and How-Tos
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October 11, 2024
The best lenses for portrait photography
For perfect people pictures, the best lenses for portrait photography are essential. Andy Westlake picks the best for each system.
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October 10, 2024
Life in the past lane – Photography in 1884
What was life like for an amateur photographer in 1884? John Wade takes a trip back in time
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October 10, 2024
140 years – A lifetime of landmark cameras
Landmark cameras that hit the headlines between 1884 and now. John Wade is your guide to 140 years of cameras
Buying Guides
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October 13, 2024
The best cameras for beginners in 2024
Ideal cameras for new, novice and budding photographers, and whoever wants a model for good quality images at a fair price.
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October 11, 2024
The best lenses for portrait photography
For perfect people pictures, the best lenses for portrait photography are essential. Andy Westlake picks the best for each system.
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October 11, 2024
The best budget camera phones in 2024
We pick the best budget camera phones we've reviewed, with low-cost options to capture great photos and videos.
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Opinion
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September 10, 2024
Does the Google Pixel 9 Pro REALLY offer 10x optical quality zoom?
Google claim to offer 10x optical quality zoom from the 5x camera on the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL, but how does it compare to real 10x zoom?
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August 22, 2024
The Google Pixel 9 Pro does NOT record 8K video (despite what Google say)
What is going on with Google Pixel 9 Pro phones and 8K video recording? How do you access this feature that is listed on Google's website?
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August 9, 2024
Why the story behind this photo matters – 1936 Olympic Long Jump Medal Ceremony
The 1936 Olympic long jump medal ceremony friendship is now more important than ever. Nigel Atherton explains why.
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August 4, 2024
I brought two phones to a studio photoshoot and I’m NOT sorry
Isabella Ruffatti really did bring two mid-range phones to a studio portrait photoshoot. Here's what happened...
Second-hand
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October 2, 2024
How to get started in film photography – a beginners guide
How to get started in film photography - a complete guide for beginners and those looking to get back into film photography
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September 30, 2024
12 Best Second-hand Classic Compact Cameras
These second-hand classic compact cameras offer advanced controls, raw shooting and bargain prices
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September 24, 2024
Best cameras under $200 in 2024
For a great camera that won't break the bank, Claire Gillo and the AP team offer a guide to the best cameras under £200/$200.
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September 18, 2024
Best used DSLRs in 2024
DSLRs are still highly capable cameras. Here we recommend some great used bargains - proving there's plenty of life in mirrored cameras yet
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October 11, 2024
Get the best Sony camera for beginners for even cheaper!
The Sony Alpha A6400 is a great choice for beginner photographers and can be bought at an even more sizable discount than before!
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October 11, 2024
Nikon’s retro full-frame camera is still a bargain right now
Nikon's retro full-frame, award-winning camera is a steal right now at it's lowest ever price, with lens included.
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October 9, 2024
Lovely Canon ‘fab 50mm’ mirrorless lens gets even cheaper
Canon R series owners can save money on a fast fab 50mm lens that is ideal for portraiture and more - but hurry up as Prime Day ends today
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October 9, 2024
Don’t miss it: Get the best Samsung phone for less!
Getting the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra - one of the best phones for photographers - can be pricey. This Amazon Prime Day, get it for less!
APOY Photo Competition - Enter to win!
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October 8, 2024
Dusk to Dawn – Share your low light photos to win a £500 voucher!
Round Eight of our Amateur Photographer of the Year competition is now open for entries! The theme is Dusk to Dawn so for the chance to win big prizes we want to see your best low…
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September 19, 2024
Striking desert landscape wins in Amateur Photographer competition
The results of the fifth round of our prestigious Amateur Photographer of the Year competition are in! See the top ten here
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September 10, 2024
Submit your Macro photography to APOY 2024 to win!
Round Seven of our Amateur Photographer of the Year competition is now open for entries! Submit your best close-up and macro photos to APOY
