Here’s your latest roundup of photography news from around the world — gear launches, exhibitions, and a few curious AI stories mixed in.
There’s a ‘Bluey’ Photography Game and It Might Actually Be Good
Bluey Happy Snaps has launched on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, blending the beloved kids’ franchise with photography mechanics. It offers young players a fun, accessible way to explore a love of image-making.
GoPro Pushes MISSION 1 Toward Serious Stills Shooting
GoPro has rolled out a free firmware update for its premium Type 1 sensor cameras, this time focused on photography rather than video. The update brings a zero-lag shutter, 50MP RAW burst capture, new pro exposure tools, updates to the MISSION Monitor app, and anamorphic lens support for the MISSION 1 PRO ILS.
Is an Expensive Photo Printer Worth It?
Choosing between a 17-inch pigment printer with a dozen ink colors and a modest ink-tank model isn’t straightforward. The decision affects long-term printing costs, how often you’ll print, and compatible paper types. This piece breaks down the trade-offs to help you pick the right fit.
Welcome to the Haas Brothers’ ‘Uncanny Valley’
A mid-career retrospective of the Haas Brothers, titled “Uncanny Valley,” is now showing in Austin. The exhibition invites visitors into their signature fantastical, playful artistic universe.
Getty Images Going Private
Getty Images is going private following the collapse of its Shutterstock merger and growing pressure from AI-generated imagery on the stock photo market. The agency will continue operating as usual, with full control passing to the Getty family and investment firm Koch.
Nikon’s Newest Japan-Only Merch
Nikon has released an exclusive accessory in Japan: a business card case inspired by the classic Nikon F3 film camera. It blends Japan’s business-card culture with Nikon’s design heritage — but it’s only available locally.
Fujifilm’s X-Trans Sensor: A Rebel Design With Lasting Debate
Fujifilm ditched the traditional Bayer pattern for its X-Trans sensor, using a 6x6 grid inspired by film grain and skipping the anti-aliasing filter most rivals use. It solved moiré issues but introduced new RAW processing challenges — and remains a topic that still divides photographers.
OPPO Packs Three 200MP Cameras Into One Phone
OPPO has unveiled the Find X10 series, featuring up to three 200MP rear cameras. The phones support 4K/120fps video, 8K recording, and an Open Gate Capture mode aimed at content creators.
LCE Photographer of the Year 2027 Opens for Entries
London Camera Exchange has opened entries for its 2027 Photographer of the Year competition — free to enter, with a £10,000 prize pool across 14 categories. Deadline for submissions is January 20, 2027.
‘Radiant Geometries’ Explores Indigenous Americas’ Knowledge
“Radiant Geometries: Vectors of Knowledge from the Indigenous Americas” is on view at Houston’s Moody Center for the Arts, showcasing the teachings and technologies of Indigenous peoples through art. A chance to explore lesser-known perspectives on Indigenous knowledge.
New Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 APS-C Lens Announced
Tamron has officially launched its 16-50mm f/2.8 APS-C zoom in Nikon Z, Sony E, Canon RF, and Fujifilm X mounts. Priced under $550, it’s a versatile, affordable option already available for preorder at B&H, Foto Erhardt, and WEX Photo.
AOP Emerging Talent Award 2026 Winners Announced
The Association of Photographers has named this year’s Emerging Talent Award winners, honoring photographers with under three years of experience. Standout series documented a retreating glacier and the stories of refugee children, with gold going to Austin Bradley.
Behind the Shot: Photographing Radio Telescopes Under the Milky Way
A photographer breaks down how he captured two massive California radio telescopes beneath the Milky Way — covering planning, noise reduction, telescope lighting, and keeping foreground detail from being lost in darkness.
‘Grandmaslop’: Bizarre AI Imagery of Kids Made by Boomers
A new trend called “Grandmaslop” describes the odd AI-generated images baby boomer grandparents and parents are creating of their kids and grandkids. Meant to be cute, the results often come off as bizarre — sparking amused and concerned reactions online.
Ann Toebbe’s Skewed Paintings Turn Spaces Into Cherished Places
Artist Ann Toebbe creates paintings with distorted interior perspectives, exploring the bond between homes and the memories and emotions tied to them — turning domestic architecture into intimate portraits of beloved places.
10 Camera Features DPReview Readers Wish Existed
DPReview asked readers what missing features they’d love to see on cameras, and hundreds of ideas poured in — ranging from genuinely useful everyday fixes to wonderfully offbeat suggestions.