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Fujifilm Fans are Finally Getting What They Wanted
The latest from the Phoblographer for January 15th, 2026.
Chris Gampat
January 15, 2026
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Here’s the latest:
Ricoh Just Did What Leica Charges $6,000 For, In a Pocket Camera
By Nilofer Khan
January 15, 2026
Ricoh is one of the few APS-C cameras that remain ideal for street photographers. The company launched the Ricoh GR IV last year, a much-awaited update to the popular GR III. It now appears that the company is finally taking the updates a step further with the launch of a new GR Monochrom, a camera that eliminates the color sensor to focus on black and white tonality. Here is a look at what it offers.
Will Photography Be Relevant by 2050?
By Nilofer Khan
January 15, 2026
With the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI), one is often left to wonder about the future of photography and where it is headed. While at the moment it seems quite dark, as AI is now the main focus of many businesses, it certainly will not be the case by 2050. In fact, the possibility of images aiding us in being tethered to reality seems like a far more plausible outcome. And that's because of one major difference, which proves AI simply can't be what we want it to be -- a conscious machine.
The Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 Brings Nostalgic Charm for $159.99
By Feroz Khan
January 15, 2026
In a world now filled with clinically sharp lenses that tout blazing fast autofocus, it can be refreshing to see one that isn't looking to promote itself along those lines. The Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 Manual Focus Lens reminds you that photography is as much about feeling as it is about precision. Bringing a mix of nostalgic charm and tactile control, Brightin Star may just be the dark horse of lens manufacturers to watch out for in 2026
Is Fujifilm Updating its Oldest, Classic Lens Soon?
By Nilofer Khan
January 15, 2026
Fujifilm has introduced some truly exceptional lenses over the years for X-mount users. The 23mm f1.4, the 50mm f1, and the 70-300mm f4-5.6 are examples of the company trying to broaden its horizons. It now appears they are keen on further broadening the portfolio, especially after the recent launch of the XC 13-33mm f3.5-6.3 OIS. Here is a quick look at the patent that has sparked the conversation, and which lens is likely to follow next.
Evoto AI’s Headshot Generator is an Assault on Photography
By Alberto Lima
January 14, 2026
At this year’s Imaging USA conference, Evoto AI caused quite the controversy with its “accidental” release of their latest AI “photography” product – Evoto AI Headshot Generator. Evoto AI has been aggressively pitching its software to photographers for several years, leveraging the goodwill and reputation of established professional photographers to establish trust in the company’s intentions. This “accidental” release might reveal what Evoto AI was trying to do all along – replace photographers with AI slop.
Why it’s So Easy to Fall in Love with Black and White Street Photography
By Chris Gampat
January 14, 2026
Black and white photography is something that so many photographers and viewers enjoy. I remember years ago that many said that it was like a crutch to making images look better. But the truth is that this is nothing more than generational trauma manifesting itself through teachers and what they passed onto their pupils. If it were really true, then we wouldn't be in love with black and white photography today. The truth is though that we still very much are!
Thypoch Took a $3,000 Lens and Made it Only Around $550
By Nilofer Khan
January 14, 2026
Third-party lens makers are now keen on launching vintage lenses with a modern heart, and one to achieve this seamlessly is Thypoch. The company has already introduced some exciting models so far, including the Eureka 50mm f2 and the Simera 35mm f1.4. Adding to this growing list is the launch of a new wide-angle lens aimed at photographers who love the warmth and intimacy of classic glass elements: the Ksana 21mm f3.5.
Flashback 35 Review: Is This Better Than the Camp Snap Pro?
By Chris Gampat
January 14, 2026
If you only focus on the specs of the recent crop of new point-and-shoots that have come out, then you're greatly undervaluing what they've been able to accomplish. It really started to take off with the Camp Snap camera. Then came the Camp Snap Pro. The Echolens, in many ways, improved on that. And then the Flashback 35 V2 did everything they both did and made it so much more manageable to use. And in many ways, this is one of the only cameras I really want to take around with me. For years, I've wanted a higher end point and shoot camera. The camera is made thanks to the winners of Australia's Shark Tank. With a 13MP sensor, Wifi built in, an app, and an option to have so many different film looks, what's to not like here?
This Photographer Is Building a DIY XPan Using an Olympus
By Nilofer Khan
January 14, 2026
Film photographers have been exploring new ways of creating images. From using expired film to working with half-frame formats to create diptychs, analog photographers are at the forefront of change. However, this photographer from Reddit has taken it a step further, building an alternative Hasselblad and Fujifilm XPan camera. However, this time, I used an Olympus device.