The art of ISO

ISO is one of digital imaging’s superpowers, giving you the freedom to shoot any time, anywhere and almost in any light. Will Cheung shows how you can harness its potential to improve your photography

Custom classics

Inside every digital camera is a treasure chest of customisation tools that can make a big difference. Will Cheung helps you select which ones are worth using, with case studies

Home at last

A new home for British photography opens to the public in London on 26 January and promises to be a hub for connecting photography and photographers across the nation. Peter Dench finds out more

Six hidden camera power features

The average modern camera has such a wealth of features that it’s easy to miss a few. Angela Nicholson reveals six notable ones that can really help

Laowa wideangle for Micro Four Thirds

VENUS Optics has announced the ultra-wide Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-MFT lens, calling it a ‘game-changer’ for Micro Four Thirds users.

Remembering a fine contributor

WE’RE very sad to report the death of a highly respected contributor to AP, Jamie Harrison.

Remembering Marilyn Stafford

AP IS saddened to report the death of eminent photojournalist Marilyn Stafford, who passed away peacefully aged 97 at her home in Sussex on 2 January.

Video specialist S5IIX on its way

PANASONIC has revealed that it’s also making a more video-centric variant, the Lumix S5IIX.

Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro

A NEW lens will also be gracing Panasonic’s line-up in 2023. The Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro is a small, lightweight ultra-wideangle zoom that joins the same relatively affordable range as the Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 and 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS optics.

Panasonic Lumix S511

Andy Westlake takes a first look at Panasonic’s updated full-frame mirrorless model, which finally gains phase detect autofocus

'It's going to rain all night'

Isabella Ruffatti talks to Alicia Vera about using photography to process her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and keep their connection alive

FILM STARS The joy of snaps

Why snapshots of the past are still important today. John Wade delves into a few family albums

Make a bird photo haven

Raise your chances of taking great wild bird shots by attracting more of them to your garden. Andrew Fusek Peters is your guide

Close calls

Close-up Photographer of the Year 04 winners share the stories and techniques behind their pictures with co-founder

An Alternative History of Photography

Amy Davies reviews a fascinating new book that takes a fresh view on the history of photography

Another flipping smartphone

CHINESE smartphone maker Oppo has announced the Find N2, the second iteration of its foldable flagship smartphone series.

Panasonic rolls out 12-35mm Leica lens

PANASONIC has announced the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH Power OIS lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.

Final Analysis

Peter Dench considers... House of Jokes, Central Dr, Blackpool, 3rd May 2021 by Hannah Platt

Buying Guide

Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses

Domke Camera Backpack

Richard Sibley reviews Domke's first foray into the world of backpacks

Google Pixel 7 Pro

Joshua Waller finds out whether this new flagship smartphone can deliver when it comes to image quality and photographic features. Does it offer enough to tempt you away from the likes of Samsung and Apple?

Fujifilm X-T5

Fujifilm’s traditionally styled 40MP model is a sensational camera for enthusiast photographers. Andy Westlake puts it through its paces

Tabletop treasures

Amy Davies asks three photographers to explain how to photograph miniatures, models and tabletop scenes all from the comfort of your own home – the ideal winter photo project

Cold snaps

Images from Nansen’s polar expedition of 1893-96 remain influential for scientists, explorers and photographers today. A new book showcasing them all is a fascinating read. Author Geir O Kløver tells Amy Davies all about it

The American West by Ernst Haas

Magnum photographer Ernst Haas captured the essence of the American West in this stunning collection of images, as Amy Davies discovers

Helping youngsters create through photography

THE RAHEEM Sterling Foundation, set up by the star England football player and the National Portrait Gallery, has launched a programme in London to raise the career aspirations of young people interested in expressing themselves through photography and portraiture.

Viewpoint Amy Davies

Does anybody actually use their smartphone’s pro modes? Or are they a marketing gimmick?

Landscape audio book

A NEW audiobook, Landscape Photography: For Mirrorless and Digital SLR Users, is now available for download on Amazon/Audible, Google Play and other popular platforms.

Contest seeks positive images of ageing

A COMPETITION encouraging photographers to capture positive images of people over 50 has been set up by The Centre for Ageing Better and the major stock library, Alamy.

Flickr Foundation to preserve important images

ONLINE photography-sharing platforms SmugMug and Flickr have set up the Flickr Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to keeping billions of historic and culturally significant photographs safe and accessible for future generations.