June 8, 2026
Meet the ‘worst photographer in the world’ – who’s just landed a $50k job!
Can notoriously bad photographer Blanche Mortemard prove that even duffers can take decent shots in Iceland?
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June 8, 2026
This full-frame camera is good for travel, street and vlogging, looks cool and is now cheaper!
Video-specialist Sony ZV-E1 camera employs a 12MP full-frame sensor and offers lots of great features for stills photographers too.
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June 8, 2026
Was the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 from 2014 – now a TikTok sensation – way too ahead of its time?
On its original 2014 release, this family friendly digital camera with ‘connected’ smartphone-like operation seemed a perfect marriage of otherwise competing products. Gavin Stoker outlines why it would still appeal today
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June 7, 2026
Oh Pentax, where art thou? I love my old Pentax DSLRs, but if I need a new one, do they still really exist?
John Bridges wants to know what's happening at Pentax, what happens if (when?) his Pentax DSLR stops working?
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June 7, 2026
Why haven’t bridge cameras been revived and re-embraced in the same way compacts have?
Cameras bridging the gap between compact point-and-shoots and DSLRs tempted enthusiasts for years – but have now mostly vanished. Gavin Stoker wonders why there’s no resurgence happening
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June 6, 2026
Save big on these Sony full-frame cameras (hurry as offer ends soon)
Park Cameras in the UK is offering 10% off the price of the Sony A7 IV and V, and you can get some decent Amazon deals too
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June 1, 2026
Best compact camera in 2026 – the perfect point-and-shoots for photos and video
Discover our round-up of the best compact cameras available, including the Fujifilm X100VI, Sony RX100 VII, a new Leica, the Ricoh GR IIIx and more...
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March 5, 2026
Panasonic Lumix S1II review – high-speed champion, but do you need it?
Is Panasonic’s flagship 24MP hybrid camera worth the premium over its cheaper S1IIE sibling? We find out.
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April 11, 2026
Flashback ONE35 V2 camera review – a fun digital twist on the disposable camera
Missing the 1980s, and the fun we all had with single use cameras? Hanker no more, says Damien Demolder. Now we have the digital version, complete with an (optional) 24-hour wait for the pictures to…
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April 8, 2026
Ricoh GR IV Monochrome review – the ultimate street-shooter camera in black & white?
Read our in-depth review of the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, a specialist version of the classic street camera that only shoots in black & white
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May 5, 2026
What are the best camera phones in the world in 2026 right now? These are the top choices
I 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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June 2, 2026
Camp Snap 2 review – the original screen-free camera just got BOOSTED
The Camp Snap 2 sounds great on paper, but is it really? Find out in this review of this updated screen-free camera.
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June 2, 2026
Honor 600 Pro review – is the improved processor and new design worth the upgrade?
The Honor 600 Pro brings improved processing, excellent battery life and dependable cameras, but only minor upgrades over its predecessor.
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May 31, 2026
Viltrox Vintage Z2 flash review – this affordable miniature flash unit could just live in your camera bag
We examine a super-compact and very affordable on-camera TTL flash unit from Viltrox
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Buying Guides
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June 2, 2026
These are the best camera bags for photographers to buy in 2026
Angela Nicholson and the AP team run through the best camera bags and backpacks for photographers and videographers, for all budgets.
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June 2, 2026
Best drones with cameras for photographers and content creators
Fancy a new perspective and flying a drone? Angela Nicholson runs through the best drones with cameras you can buy.
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June 1, 2026
Best compact camera in 2026 – the perfect point-and-shoots for photos and video
Discover our round-up of the best compact cameras available, including the Fujifilm X100VI, Sony RX100 VII, a new Leica, the Ricoh GR IIIx and more...
Techniques and How-Tos
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June 6, 2026
“Personal images are the most powerful” These stunning self-portraits will make you reflect on your own identity
Caroline Lacoma shares the inspiration behind her self-portrait project The Un-Making Of A Woman that explores how time and context shape identity
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June 5, 2026
I met iconic photographer Cecil Beaton in the 1970s – here’s what happened
An interview with royal photographer and Oscar-winning costume designer Sir Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) was an interesting experience
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June 4, 2026
These beautifully bold documentary and street photos tell a story of modern British life in glorious technicolour
British photographer Sophie Green documents rituals and traditions that foster a shared identity
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Opinion
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June 7, 2026
Oh Pentax, where art thou? I love my old Pentax DSLRs, but if I need a new one, do they still really exist?
John Bridges wants to know what's happening at Pentax, what happens if (when?) his Pentax DSLR stops working?
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June 7, 2026
Why haven’t bridge cameras been revived and re-embraced in the same way compacts have?
Cameras bridging the gap between compact point-and-shoots and DSLRs tempted enthusiasts for years – but have now mostly vanished. Gavin Stoker wonders why there’s no resurgence happening
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June 5, 2026
Is this ‘art’ fair? Sale of AI generated ‘imagining’ of iconic Ansel Adams photo at New York art fair generates its own controversy
Would you pay $10,000 for a print originated from a quick AI prompt? James Danziger thinks you will...
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June 4, 2026
Don’t believe the YouTube hype – you will never find a digital camera “shoots like film” and here’s why
If you want a digital camera that ‘shoots like film’, there’s no shortage of people willing to sell you one. But here's why it doesn't exist!
Second-hand
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May 26, 2026
What are the best cameras under $200 in 2026? Budget cameras that take great photos
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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April 15, 2026
Best used smartphones to buy right now
Flagship smartphones are expensive – but can you get a bargain by buying used? Amy Davies shows you some options
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March 19, 2026
The best DSLR camera to buy in 2026: all-time classics (get them while you still can)
If you prefer the handling of a good old-fashioned DSLR, we've got you covered with our guide to the best DSLR cameras you can buy.
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January 23, 2026
RIP the DSLR – These are the last Digital SLRs still left for sale
With only seven DSLRs left to buy new from retailers, it' really is getting difficult to find a new DSLR to buy, here's what's left.
Latest deals
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June 8, 2026
This full-frame camera is good for travel, street and vlogging, looks cool and is now cheaper!
Video-specialist Sony ZV-E1 camera employs a 12MP full-frame sensor and offers lots of great features for stills photographers too.
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June 6, 2026
Save big on these Sony full-frame cameras (hurry as offer ends soon)
Park Cameras in the UK is offering 10% off the price of the Sony A7 IV and V, and you can get some decent Amazon deals too
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June 5, 2026
It’s one of the best-value cameras ever made – and this is a great deal!
The OM-5 Mark II has excellent image stabilisation and useful computational photography features - plus it takes lots of cheap, quality lenses!
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June 4, 2026
Canon’s impressive full-frame camera can be yours – now for even less
If you're in the market for a high-quality camera, but don't want to break the bank, then an older model can save you a tonne of cash
APOY Photo Competition - Enter to win!
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May 26, 2026
Enter your best black & white photos for your chance to win big in our competition, with £24,000 worth of prizes
Enter your Black & White photos to International Amateur Photographer of the Year for the chance to win over $32,000/£24,000 in prizes
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May 5, 2026
Street photographers! Enter your best photos to this competition for the chance to win big prizes
Enter your Street photography to International Amateur Photographer of the Year for the chance to win over $32,000/£24,000 in prizes
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May 5, 2026
Your chance to win $32,000/£24,000 in prizes! International Amateur Photographer of the Year 2026 is now open!
Amateur Photographer Magazine is championing the best in image-making with the launch of this year’s International Amateur Photographer of the Year award (APOY). The competition is now open for entries!