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Hasselblad Masters Photo Contest Accused of Shortlisting an AI Image

29 April 2026 at 15:39

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Hasselblad unveiled the 70 finalists of Hasselblad Masters 2026, the company's first Masters competition since 2023. It didn't take long for controversy to emerge, including allegations that a finalist used generative AI to create one of their images.

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Hasselblad Unveils the 70 Exceptional Hasselblad Masters 2026 Finalists

28 April 2026 at 19:42

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Hasselblad has announced the 70 finalists of its prestigious Hasselblad Masters 2026 competition, highlighting exceptional photos across seven categories.

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Oppo Find X9 Ultra Review: One of the Very Best Phones for Photographers

23 April 2026 at 18:40

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The Oppo Find X9 Ultra will be the company’s first “Ultra” flagship to go beyond China’s borders, making it something of a global debut. Those in the know recognize the symbolism, but the backbone of this introduction begins and ends with the quadruple rear camera array.

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