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Photography Blog | News, Technology & Inspiration

Camera tests, news, tips and inspiration for your photography! In the Foto Koch Blog you will find current topics and trends around photography and video production. We inform you about new cameras, lenses and other electronic devices, write testimonials and give inspiration from other photographers and artists. In the Foto Koch blog you will also find many articles from our photography magazine Schnappschuss.


18. April 2025

The new Fujifilm GFX 100RF in a practical test | Experiences & Learnings with Luis Rüsing

The new Fujifilm GFX 100RF promises medium format power in a compact body. Together with food and product photographer Luis Rüsing, we put the camera through its paces in a live talk. Find out first-hand how the GFX 100RF performs in everyday use, what its greatest strengths are and why it redefines the medium format.

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17. April 2025

California Wildfires

Flames blaze, destroying nature and houses. Cars and propane tanks explode into hissing fireballs. In the middle of it all is photographer Josh Edelson: he risks everything to show the impressive and shocking scenes that take place in the heart of forest fires.

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03. April 2025

Z5 Mark II - Better, faster, smarter!

With the new Z5 Mark II, Nikon is taking its popular entry-level full-frame camera to a new level and presenting an all-round successful overall package. The camera is aimed at all ambitious photographers, content creators and newcomers who value high image quality, intuitive operation and an attractive price-performance ratio. We took a closer look at the Z5 II for you - find out what makes it better than its predecessor in this article!

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03. April 2025

Photography with color filter

Working with blocking filters had its heyday in the purely analog era. Due to the wide dynamic range of digital sensors and, above all, the possibilities of image processing, the topic has been somewhat forgotten. But in times when AI & Co. are becoming more and more popular, many photographers are going back to basics. These color filters serve the purpose of blocking certain colors from an image, because not every colored light can enter through a filter. These filters are available in a wide variety of colors, the following are common: Green, red, orange, yellow and blue.

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31. March 2025

Nikon Z50 II - The perfect APS-C camera for everyone?

With the Z50 Mark II, Nikon has launched the successor to the Z50 on the market, which should bring a number of improvements and thus be an even better overall package. Reason enough to take a closer look. Is the camera a worthy successor to one of the most popular APS-C cameras? Let's find out together in this blog post with video!

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26. March 2025

Compact power for creatives - Canon PowerShot V1 and R50V

The two new compact cameras from Canon, the PowerShot V1 and the R50V, are tailored precisely to the needs of creative professionals and offer a number of features that make video production much easier, faster and more convenient. In this blog post with video, we take a closer look at exactly what these two cameras and the two new lenses have to offer.

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20. March 2025

The medium format compact camera from Fujifilm - Fujifilm GFX100rf

After the huge success of the Fujifilm x100vi and the Leica Q3, we now have two cameras with APS-C and full-frame sensors. But now Fujifilm is taking a new approach with the GFX100rf, a compact camera with a medium format sensor! Find out what this camera has to offer in this article!

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17. March 2025

Professional filming with Nikon cameras

Professional filming with Nikon cameras - the most important lessons learned from the workshop with Marian Hirschfeld

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13. March 2025

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13. March 2025

Photo contest "Blue" | until September 12

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10. March 2025

Analog cameras in 2025

It's not a new trend, but analog photography has enjoyed great popularity for some time now. We also have various analog cameras in our range and if you come to Düsseldorf, you can also look for a few old treasures in our second-hand shop!

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06. March 2025

Going Orange

Suddenly all I saw was orange! I'd like to tell you about my absolute passion for photography and playing with my mostly non-professional modelsâ¦and why suddenly almost all my shoots were orange.

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05. March 2025

Guide to wedding photography

Accompanying a wedding is one of the highest arts of photography; why is that? A wedding is one of the most emotional moments in a couple's life. Here, the photographer is not just a photographer, but also an emotional support and a rock in the surf. Mastering the equipment is the linchpin here. That's why we want to give you the best tips for your next wedding in this article.

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26. February 2025

Small, light and flexible: Sony 16mm f/1.8 GM

With the new 16mm f/1.8 G in the ultra-wide-angle range, the company is presenting a new lens that now opens up even more creative possibilities. We were able to get our hands on the new fixed focal length in advance and test it briefly. In this blog post, we tell you all about what the new lens can do and, above all, for whom it might be worth a look.

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26. February 2025

New possibilities for sports and wildlife: Sony 400-800mm G OSS

With the new 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS, Sony is adding a completely new focal length range to its telephoto zoom selection, which could be particularly exciting for wildlife and sports photographers. We were allowed to take the new lens in our hands for you in advance and subject it to a short practical test.

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25. February 2025

Review of Panasonic Lumix S1R II

The new Panasonic LUMIX S1R II is the most versatile LUMIX camera ever! We were allowed to test the new camera in advance and in this blog post with video we reveal what we like so much about the new S1R Mark II and why it replaces the Lumix S5 II as our favorite LUMIX camera.

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10. February 2025

For many, the most beautiful light of the day shines during the golden hour. Shortly before the sun sets or after it rises, many photography enthusiasts are particularly active. Naro is no exception.

07. February 2025

Guide: What photographers should consider when choosing printer paper

If you print your own pictures at home, you need to pay attention to a number of things. In addition to the right color profiles for the pictures, you need to pay attention to the drying times required by the respective papers and the effect you want to achieve with the paper on which the pictures are printed.

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06. February 2025

Nikon's fixed focal length Trinity - The portrait photographer's dream at aperture f1.2

The great Nikon Z mount with its 55mm diameter gave rise to hopes for a long time that all Nikon lenses in the system camera sector would now have a significantly larger aperture. But this was a long time coming in some cases. Now Nikon has delivered and completed its Trinity with the 35mm F1.2. This was preceded by the Nikon Nikkor 85mm F1.2 and the Nikon Nikkor 50mm F1.2.

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06. February 2025

OM SYSTEM is now launching a new lifestyle camera on the market with the new OM-3. Under the motto Born to Create, they are bringing back a true icon from the 80s, but with a modern twist!

16. January 2025

Guide to the right DJI drone

The Chinese company DJI now offers a large and diverse range of different drone product lines, which is why we want to use this as an opportunity to give you an overview of the different drones and how you can find the best drone for you.

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14. January 2025

Reduction to the essentials

A walk through the city offers unique impressions if you just keep your eyes open. For example, exciting scenes of urban life, nature in parks and impressive buildings or details thereof beckon. It is precisely these details that Ralf Pollack looks for and finds everywhere. His style: a mix of minimalism and modern architecture.

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10. January 2025

Canon EOS R5 II - Exploring New Zealand

New Zealand - a country full of contrasts. As a photographer, it is a dream destination, but also a challenge. Equipment is key here. With the new Canon EOS R5 II, Evolumina took on this challenge and quickly realized it during the trip: This camera is more than just a tool.

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14. December 2024

Guide to cleaning cameras and camera equipment

The dark season is a good time to give your camera equipment a new lease of life. Well-maintained camera equipment improves service life and loyalty.

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California Wildfires

Flames blaze, destroying nature and houses. Cars and propane tanks explode into hissing fireballs. In the middle of it all is photographer Josh Edelson: he risks everything to show the impressive and shocking scenes that take place in the heart of forest fires.

read now

Photography with color filter

Working with blocking filters had its heyday in the purely analog era. Due to the wide dynamic range of digital sensors and, above all, the possibilities of image processing, the topic has been somewhat forgotten. But in times when AI & Co. are becoming more and more popular, many photographers are going back to basics. These color filters serve the purpose of blocking certain colors from an image, because not every colored light can enter through a filter. These filters are available in a wide variety of colors, the following are common: Green, red, orange, yellow and blue.

read now

The medium format compact camera from Fujifilm - Fujifilm GFX100rf

After the huge success of the Fujifilm x100vi and the Leica Q3, we now have two cameras with APS-C and full-frame sensors. But now Fujifilm is taking a new approach with the GFX100rf, a compact camera with a medium format sensor! Find out what this camera has to offer in this article!

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