Innholdsfortegnelse for 12/10/24 i Amateur Photographer

The joy of photography is that you never stop learning, so in this issue, we explore why it’s a great idea to consider signing up for a photography tour or workshop. Technique editor Hollie talks to professional and amateur photographers, discussing how workshops can take your photography to the next level. Talking about boosting your photography, technical editor Andy Westlake also reveals why the Leica Q3 43 is such a fabulous premium compact (if budget allows). Other highlights include a powerful Carmignac documentary project on life under the Taliban, and a reveal of the realities of modern-day food production. Dont forget to vote in our People’s Choice Awards too – see page 6 for the details. Our cover image was taken by Darrell Gulin via Getty Images and illustrates our…

● £249.99 ● peakdesign.com The Outdoor Backpack 25L is part of a new range of technical bags from Peak Design. It’s designed with hiking and outdoor adventures in mind and can be turned into a camera backpack with the addition of a Peak Design Camera Cube or two. Made from Terra Shell 210D Ripstop Nylon, this frameless backpack is lightweight yet durable, featuring an expandable ‘Ultra Cinch’ roll-top that increases the capacity from 20L to 25L. You can reach the main compartment either through the roll-top or by unzipping the rear panel, with the latter being the best route to your camera kit. The main compartment has room for a SMedium and an XS Camera Cube, with the smaller cube fitting above the larger one. Loops inside the backpack allow…

LETTER OF THE WEEK Making an exhibition of himself I’m an ‘auld age pensioner’ and self-taught photographer with over 50 years’ experience, and though I gave up when digital arrived – every Tom, Dick and Harry was taking pictures – one of my sons later bought me a digital camera so I got back into photography. But it is just not the same sticking them in a computer and then letting them bounce about wherever in cyberspace! A couple of years ago I started putting some of my old photographs in sleeves and sticking them up around Edinburgh, where I live. They are up in two places, the Pavilion Cafe on the Meadows and the Telfor subway at Dalry. I don’t use nails, just BluTack and glue. People seem to…

Some years ago, I judged a young farmers’ photographic competition. It was organised by a rural mental health charity that ran support schemes, as farmers have the highest rates of suicide in the country. Who would think that people who work on the land, most often in beautiful places, would be so prone to depression and despair? When I received a copy of the recently published book Hill Farming in the North of England by John Bentley I was reminded of this alarming statistic. Although it is not focused on this specific issue, the photographs and text reveal the considerable stresses and strains within the often-forgotten community. John’s approach is an unsentimental one that candidly documents the hard 24/7, 365 days a year lives of rural families in the north…

HOLLIE LATHAM HUCKER Technique Editor Hollie shares how workshops can take your skills to the next level ANDY WESTLAKE Technical Editor AP’s resident chief reviewer tests the impressive Leica Q3 43 premium compact camera AMY DAVIES Features Editor Amy interviews the winners of the Carmignac Photojournalism Award DAMIEN DEMOLDER Former AP editor Damien assesses the Atomos Shinobi ll 5in monitor ANGELA NICHOLSON AP’s former technical editor reviews the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 25L JESSICA MILLER Dep. Online Editor Jessica selects more of your stunning reader pictures in It’s good to share…

HAVE you been really impressed by a new camera, lens or accessory in the past 12 months? Received truly great service from a camera retailer, or been inspired by an exhibition, book or photography vlogger? Now’s your chance to give both kit and people the recognition they deserve in The Amateur Photographer People’s Choice Awards. You’ve got until 11:59pm GMT on 19 January 2025 to vote via a straightforward online form, and the winners will be announced at our glittering awards ceremony in London on Monday 10 March. See bit.ly/APpublicvote…

MAJOR photo printing specialist CEWE has announced that its Student Photography Award is now open for entries. UK students aged 16 and above are invited to submit photos that celebrate the Earth’s beauty, so there are plenty of creative possibilities. Each entrant can submit up to 100 pictures across 10 categories, which include close-up and macro, nature and wildlife, animals and landscapes, as well as food and street. The first prize includes a solo exhibition with mentoring from CEWE, along with work experience with the company’s Photo Team in Germany. The winner will also receive a Fujifilm X-T30 II camera with accessories and be featured in a subsequent exhibition. The closing date is 31 January 2025, and winners will be announced at the Photography & Video Show, which takes place…

As a camera maker, the Japanese firm Olympus was one of the most prolific. Perhaps its best-known model was the Trip 35 from 1967, which sold by the million. The Trip 35 was a game-changer in terms of simplicity of use for the casual photographer. Over the course of the next 37 years, it was followed by ever more sophisticated point-and-shoot cameras. One of the descendants of the original Trip was the XA range, of which the XA4 was my go-to, take-anywhere camera for around ten years, until it suffered a sudden electrical failure and is now dead. After a suitable period of mourning, I decided to search my collection for a possible replacement. I’ve got around a dozen different Olympus point-and-shoot cameras, mostly bearing the ‘Stylus’ brand, which was…

AP picture of the week Punctate by Will Plunkett Nikon D850, Nikkor 24-70 F2.8 VR, 1/4sec at f/7.1, ISO 400, 70mm ‘This image was taken whilst exploring the woodland of Glen Affric. I stumbled across this scene and my eye was drawn to the juxtaposition between the green lichen and the bright orange leaves of the birch. I liked the way they were interconnected by the silvered branches.’ Instagram: @willplunkettphotosWebsite: www.willplunkett.photo #appicoftheweek Win! The AP Pic of the Week winner will receive a beautifully framed print of their winning image worth up to £100. If you Love it, Frame it! ThisPicture.com is an experienced, high-quality framing company with a unique, easy-to-use website. Build single or multi-image frames with a few clicks of your mouse and select from a wide range…

TAIWAN-based display maker ViewSonic, has announced the winners of its latest 5th ColorPro Awards, with the theme this year being ‘Momentum.’ The prize for the top stills photograph went to ‘Wormhole,’ Benjamin Yavar’s amazing capture of a diver in Chile, encircled by a school of fish. The video first prize went to US creative Sergoxo for Essence of Colors, a reflective piece that captures the artistic journey of self-discovery. You can view the full list of winners at bit.ly/viewsonic2024winners…

IN ASSOCIATION WITH OM System Tough TG-7 ● £499 ● explore.omsystem.com This latest model in a long line of class-leading rugged cameras is waterproof to 15m, shockproof against a 2.1m drop, crushproof and freezeproof. The 25-100mm equivalent lens is paired with a 12MP sensor, with in-body stabilisation to combat shake. Viewing is via a 3in LCD. The TG-7 is also one of the few cameras of its type that can record raw files. Reviewed 2 Apr 2024 Ricoh GR III ● £949 ● ricohgr.eu/en-gb A favourite of street photographers, the GR III combines a 24MP APS-C sensor and a sharp 28mm equivalent f/2.8 lens in a slim, pocketable body. It offers sensitivities up to ISO 102,400 and 4fps shooting, while in-body image stabilisation helps keeps image sharp. Viewing is via…