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Hasselblad Masters 2026

The Hasselblad Masters is a biennial open competition (distinct from the separate, nomination-only Hasselblad Award) with one of the most generous winner packages in the industry: each category winner receives a Hasselblad X2D II 100C camera, two XCD lenses of their choice, and a €5,000 cash prize. Free entry across seven categories. The 2026 rules ban AI synthesis as a disqualification trigger and exclude drones, smartphones and tablets — only digital or film cameras qualify, regardless of brand. Results announced 30 June 2026.

AI banned
Deadline
February 28, 2026
Entry fee
Free entry
Opens
December 16, 2025
Results
June 30, 2026
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Authenticity policy

AI policy

Entrants must ensure the authenticity of the submitted information and the originality of the entries. If they submit false information or use AI synthesis, they will be disqualified and bear the corresponding consequences.

RAW files

Not specified

Editing rules

Each entry must consist of three photos per category; entrants may enter as many of the seven categories as they like. The competition explicitly excludes drone, smartphone and tablet cameras — accepting only digital or film cameras regardless of brand or format.

Verified on June 8, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does Hasselblad Masters 2026 allow AI-generated images?
No. Hasselblad Masters 2026 does not permit AI-generated images in its competition entries.
When is the Hasselblad Masters 2026 entry deadline?
Entries for Hasselblad Masters 2026 close on February 28, 2026.
How much does it cost to enter Hasselblad Masters 2026?
Hasselblad Masters 2026 is free to enter.
When are the Hasselblad Masters 2026 results announced?
Hasselblad Masters 2026 announces its results on June 30, 2026.

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