Amateur Photographer

It’s easy to convert any digital photo to B&W at the click of a button, but the best photos are previsualised and shot with mono in mind. The outstanding photographers featured in this week’s guide to B&W have all inspired me to put more effort into

Technical Editor Our reviews maestro takes a first look at the new Panasonic Lumix G9II Technique Editor To help you improve your B&W shots, Hollie gets tips from pros Editor Billingham is 50! Nigel talks to the founders of the iconic camera bag comp

Alongside the G9II, Panasonic has also announced redesigned versions of two of its Micro Four Thirds telephoto zooms. First up is the Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS, which provides a 200-800mm equivalent ultra-telephoto ran

Rounding off Panasonic’s new releases is the DMWDG1 battery grip, which fits the G9II, S5II and S5IIX. This provides a duplicate set of controls, including front and rear dials, an AF-ON button, and an 8-way AF joystick. It holds a second battery for

When Fujifilm introduced its GFX medium-format mirrorless system in 2016, the aim was to deliver cameras that surpassed the image quality achievable using full-frame models. But while the original GFX 50S and the later GFX 100 succeeded on those term

Fujifilm has revealed a premium standard prime to accompany the GFX100 II, the GF 55mm F1.7 R WR. Equivalent to a 44mm f/1.4 lens on full-frame, it promises images with natural-looking perspective, and good separation of the subject from an out-of-fo

Two long-promised tilt-and-shift optics also make an appearance. The GF 30mm F5.6 T/S is a 24mm-equivalent wideangle designed for such things as architectural and landscape work. It’s capable of +/-15mm shift and +/-8.5° tilt, enabling correction of

The Lexar Professional Silver Pro UHS-II SD card, aimed at photographers and videographers looking to shoot in Full HD and 4K video without long transfer times, is now on sale for a competitive £49.29 on Amazon. The Lexar Professional Silver Pro SD c

Kodak has upgraded the Kodak Ektar H35 half-frame film camera – now called the H35N. The latest version features a built-in star filter to create four-beam flares as well as a bulb shutter and a tripod hole for long exposures. It also comes with a ne

The Apple iPhone 15 was launched on 12 September – too late for this issue’s print deadline, but see our website for full details. The Chinese government has already rained on Apple’s parade, however, by extending its ban on iPhone usage to employees

In more competition news, the winners of the 2023 Minimalist Photography Awards have been announced. More than 3,000 images from 32 countries were submitted to the contest, now in its fifth year, with 12 categories including landscape, fine art, arch

Email ap.ed@kelsey.co.uk Editorial Group Editor Nigel Atherton Deputy Editor Geoff Harris Technical Editor Andy Westlake Features Editor Amy Davies Technique Editor Hollie Latham HuckerOnline Editor Joshua WallerDeputy Online Editor Jessica Miller

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Nikon made its full-frame mirrorless debut with the launch of the Z 6 and high-resolution Z 7 in 2018. Sharing the same body design, the Z 6 is the more affordable, general-purpose camera. Behind the Z-mount lies a 24.5MP BSI CMOS sensor offering an

● £260.95 ● www.lowepro.com Lowepro has introduced the PhotoSport X 35 and 45 for photographers who want a backpack suitable for mountaineering and other challenging activities. I’ve been testing the 35, which has external dimensions of 31x24x54cm an

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Joshua Waller’s article about “vintage” digital cameras chimed with me, for I have been collecting these devices for some years. I got the bug after first buying an early Fuji FinePix digital compact in a charity shop for £4, and it has gone on from

Paul has been a professional photographer for over 25 years. His monochrome photography has gained him a large following both on YouTube and Instagram. He shoots film and uses the Leica Q2 Monochrom. Visit www.paulreidphotography.com Monochrome creat