In this issue
News
Early colour photos found in cupboard; Pentax to get serious about 645 Digital; MPs vs Lords in photo comp; Thousands back photo rights petition; Nikon scoops Euro DSLR double
Photo insight
Clive Nichols discusses the importance of timing and compositional skills
The £50 challenge
Armed with just £50 each, AP's technical team go hunting for a bargain
Testbench
The Domke F-803 camera satchel and Delkin Devices' Fat Gecko camera mount
AP's guide to second-hand cameras
Second-hand equipment means cheaper photography. Turn to our guide to see some of the best used cameras you can buy
Dark matters
Gemma Padley sets up her own darkroom sourcing only used components
Q&A
Our experts answer your questions
Ask the expert
He's a classic camera expert with more than 20 years' experience repairing vintage models. AP talks to Ed Trzoska
Breaking the rules
Barney Britton pairs some old lenses with modern cameras, but how old is too old?
Gallery
Another selection of superb reader images
Appraisal
Damien Demolder examines your images, offering words of wisdom and advice
Adapt and survive
David Clapp uncovers the surprising benefits of adapting old lenses for modern
DSLRs
Icons of photography
Geoffrey Crawley on Louis Daguerre, the man who made 'photography' available to the world
Fair play
Jeff Meyer visits one of Britain's many camera fairs to see what sort of second-hand bargains are on offer
A word from an expert
Second-hand camera dealer Tim Goldsmith offers some advice on expanding your range
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