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Photos from the Elton John and David Furnish collection at the V&A 18 Winners of the
World Press Photo Awards 2024 22 Classic cameras of the 1970s 31 Sony FE 16-25mm
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Smart review 35 Tech talk 36 Being mindful 44 Inbox 46 It’s good to share 50 Join the club 53 Buying Guide:
Cameras 66 Final analysis
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CATHERINE NORTH Catherine is one of three ar tists who talk to Tracy Calder about the merits of a mindful approach to photography
TRACY CALDER AP regular Tracy Calder talks to the V&A about a new exhibition of work from Elton John’s private collection
JOHN WADE Our exper t on vintage cameras guides you on collectable and usable cameras of the 1970s
GEOFF HARRIS Deputy Editor Geoff presents a celebration of the wor thy winners of World Press Photo
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people out there still willing to go to extraordinary lengths and put themselves in harm’s way to get to the truth and tell the stories that otherwise wouldn’t see the light of day. This week we share a selection of winning images from World Press Photo 2024, with details on how you can join us at an exclusive AP readers’ evening in London, where you can enjoy a glass of wine with the AP team and see the prints on display. See page 18 for details. Also this week we present a selection of great images from Elton John’s extensive collection, while John Wade presents a guide to classic cameras of the 1970s. Nigel Atherton, Editor
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Our reviews maestro tests the compact and lightweight Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
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Online Editor Joshua tests Joby’s RangePod Smart,
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Our beautiful cover image is by nature photographer Jo Stephen, who is one of three photographers who share tips for mindful picture-making. See page 36.
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