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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.


27. January 2021

Practical test of the Canon EOS C70

The Canon EOS C70 is Canon's more compact approach to their Cinema cameras with the new RF bayonet. But what can Canon's new cinema camera actually do and for whom is it interesting?

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20. January 2021

Practical test of the Sony Alpha 7C

We carried out the exciting practical test - who is the camera best suited for? What special features can I expect? And is it worth the money?

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13. January 2021

Sony 35mm f/1.4 G-Master

New from Sony: the 35mm f/1.4 G-Master continues the high-quality G-Master lens series. Find out what you can expect from the new wide-angle lens in this article.

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27. December 2020

Movement of the photo subject

How exactly do I set up my camera when my subject is moving? The answer to this question is relatively simple: it depends. Yes, and on what? On what I want to depict in my work of light, or perhaps not. What impression I want the photo to make on the viewer, or perhaps not.

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10. December 2020

Take another look now: Wildlife and nature photography

In this livestream, Alessandro Sgro talks about his passion for nature and wildlife photography.

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09. December 2020

How to take the perfect family Christmas photo

Taking a Christmas photo with the family is often a lengthy process. In this video, we have some tips for your perfect Christmas photo so that it works faster this year, looks first-class and you can send the Christmas card on time.

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08. November 2020

A cycling adventure around half the world

The idea behind Social Cycling was to explore the world by bike, have adventures, document the journey photographically and support social projects in the same course. Patrick Scholz shares his adventure in this post!

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08. November 2020

Get up close - The new automatic bellows from Novoflex

For Bernd Ritschel, macro photography is only possible with the help of a bellows. In this article, Bernd Ritschel explains how he works with the bellows and how you can get the best out of it!

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07. November 2020

The all-round talent - Fujifilm X-T4

In this video, Peter Kaatz introduces you to the FUJIFILM X-T4 and its various functions for photography and videography. Look forward to in-depth background knowledge and numerous practical examples!

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07. November 2020

MFT vs. full-frame - size isn't everything

Eric Scheuermann was already fascinated by photography in his youth, so it couldn't be any other way than to make his hobby his profession. In this video, he introduces you to the advantages and disadvantages of the MFT and full-frame sensor.

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05. November 2020

The Bokeh Monster revisited

"One lens that has impressed me for a number of years from sheer size alone is the SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM." In this article, Frank Jurisch explains what has changed and why the SIGMA is the best choice for him.

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05. November 2020

The legend is back - the Zhiyun Crane 2S

In this post, filmmaker Mike Suminski introduces the new Zhiyun Tech Crane 2S. The legendary Crane 2 S gimbal finally has a successor. What's new about it and what exactly does it do better compared to its predecessor? This is discussed in detail and the various functions are shown.

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03. November 2020

Project EWAKA - Ines Thomsen Fujifilm

Since 2016, Ines Thomsen has also been a member of the select circle of FUJIFILM X-Photographers. She justifies the switch to the compact camera from FUJIFILM with the ideal combination of professionalism, quality and ease. In this video, she talks about the "EWAKA" project.

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03. November 2020

Godox - the perfect light!

In this video, Dennis Wilk explains all the exciting tips and tricks about the Godox Speedlite V1 and the AD400 Pro.

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01. November 2020

The new products: Fujifilm X-S10, lenses and the X series | Eugen Kamenew

High performance in a compact format - The new FUJIFILM X-S10 mirrorless system camera

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31. October 2020

THE NEXT CHAPTER - Nikon Z 6 II and Z 7 II | Hendrik Mallmann

In this live stream, participants can expect an introduction to the technical features and benefits of the two new high-end members of the award-winning Nikon Z series.

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31. October 2020

Life as a portrait photographer | Sascha Hüttenhain for Canon

Sascha gives a brief insight into the live shoot that follows and the first tips for the everyday life of a portrait photographer.

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30. October 2020

Stunning dog portraits: Nikon's Animal Eye AF and the Z NIKKOR 70-200 in practice

Tanja Brandt is now one of the top animal photographers in Germany and a member of the Nikon Family. In numerous workshops she shows how to deal with animals sensitively and how and where to get the opportunity to photograph them.

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28. October 2020

The winners - photo contest movement

With the theme of movement, the photo competition started a new round in line with the new issue of Schnappschuss magazine. These are the winners!

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26. October 2020

50 | 100 So near and yet so far!

Supermoon, blood moon, lunar eclipse... felt these events happen almost every year and come nevertheless only again in the next century. What is it all about? In this article you'll learn what's behind these natural phenomena and how you can best capture them!

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21. October 2020

The best camera news from 2020!

We briefly present the camera innovations from various photographic areas and summarize the most important features: whether full-frame, APS-C, video masters or the fastest photo companions. There is something for everyone here!

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19. October 2020

49 | 100 Analog photography

When old techniques become fashionable again, it usually indicates that they produced very good results. This is also the case with analog photography. In this article we explain the history of analog photography and what makes it still so popular today!

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15. October 2020

Fujifilm X-S10

Fujifilm is launching the little sister of the X-T4: the X-S10. They want to offer an affordable alternative without you having to compromise. We have tested it!

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14. October 2020

Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II

The Nikon Z6 and Z7 were and still are first-class mirrorless full-frame system cameras that are very popular with many photographers. Nikon has now stepped it up a notch and is launching the successors to the successful series: the Nikon Z6 II and the Nikon Z7 II.

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13. October 2020

48 | 100 The W

The photographer Daniel Ernst was hiking for 8 days and walked along the "W's". What it has to do with it and what he has experienced exciting, you will learn in this article!

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