APOY Round One closing Monday, Societies' Trade Show free registration, Canon EOS R6 Mark II review and more

Read up on the latest techniques and reviews each week! Can't read this email properly? APOY Round One closing soon With spring around the corner, our annual APOY competition is in full swing, with this year's contest offering a whopping £11,000 worth of prizes from MBP. The first round, on black and white, closes Monday, so we can't wait to see your entries. Other highlights of this week's packed newsletter include Andy Westlake's definitive review of the Canon EOS R6 Mark II, an impressive update of the company's full-frame mirrorless model, plus an appealing budget 75mm lens for Fujifilm X-mount from Samyang and a comprehensive guide to cameras for astrophotography. Check out our great new subscription offers too.  APOY Round One closes on Monday The opening black and white round of Amateur Photographer of the Year (APOY) closes at 11.59pm on Monday, so why not take this weekend to send us your entries? This is a very varied round, covering a wide range of genres, so we can't wait to see your entries. Click below for full entry details.  Best cameras for astrophotography in 2023 There is still plenty of time to enjoy astrophotography before we get into the long summer nights. Here is our guide to the best cameras for astrophotography, to suit a range of budgets.  Canon EOS R6 Mark II review Canon's updated full-frame mirrorless model gets even better, with a 24MP sensor and improved AI subject detection autofocus. Andy Westlake gives his detailed assessment. Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X review This short telephoto prime is a lovely affordable portrait lens for Fujifilm X users, so it's a great choice if you are on a budget. Andy Westlake tries it out and weighs up the pros and cons.  Free tickets for Societies' London Trade Show Don't miss out on the chance to register for The Societies' London Photo Trade Show (16-18 March) – for free. As well as trying out the latest cameras and lenses, attendees will be able to watch demonstrations from leading manufacturers on their products. The Live Stage will also host free seminars by a range of top photographers. You need to register by March 9th (Thursday).  New issue on sale March 7th.  * It's our special Awards issue where we reveal our top cameras, lenses, accessories and software of the last year. * We give awards to some great people too, handing out gongs for Lifetime Achievement, Exceptional Achievement, Hero of Photography and more, while also recognising those dealers who deliver the best customer service. * Other highlights include a celebration of the SheClicks community for women shooters and a review of the Elinchrom 1 lighting system. This message was brought to you from Amateur Photographer Magazine a Kelsey Media Brand © Kelsey Media Ltd, The Granary, Down's Court, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 8AL Registered in England No. 05822990. Please do not reply to this message as this email was sent from an unmonitored e-mail address. Please read our privacy policy for more information on how we process your personal information. Unsubscribe