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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.


05. June 2023

Eye for detail with Nadine Wuchenauer

Nadine Wuchenauer will show you tips and tricks on how to train your eye for detail and the right image detail during our live shoots for the photo days in June 2023.Â

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05. June 2023

Beautiful Black White with Frank Jurisch

Frank Jurisch will show you tips and tricks on how to make expressive black and white portraits as part of our live shoots for the Photo Days in June 2023.

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05. June 2023

Minimalism - creative portraits with Frank Jurisch

Frank Jurisch shows you in the context of our live shootings to the photo days in June 2023, tips and tricks, how you make with minimalism, creative portraitsÂ.

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23. May 2023

Novelty from Sony: ZV-1 Mark II

Today we show you the new Sony ZV-1 Mark II, the successor of the popular compact vlog camera. What exactly has been improved in the camera and which innovations we consider to be particularly important, you can find out in this video.Â

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20. May 2023

Fashion Photography with Canon Behind the Scenes

How do you actually organize a professional fashion shoot? We were allowed to accompany Düsseldorf fashion photographer Silke an Mey on one of her shoots and take an exclusive look behind the scenes of a fashion editorial photo shoot.

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11. May 2023

Canon's new vlog camera: PowerShot V10

The PowerShot V10 is Canon's new vlog camera and could be the best tool for many creators for their content. But why it's also perfect for private moments or vacations, you'll find out in this article.

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28. April 2023

Sony microphones comparison

You need a suitable microphone for your Sony camera and just don't know which of the many different options is the right one for your application? Then you've come to the right place! We have taken a closer look at the different Sony microphones.

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18. April 2023

Schnappschuss 67: Humor is an art

A lot of different things take place in our imagination - funny, sad, interesting, creative. In Matthias Schwaighofer's world of ideas, humorous thoughts take precedence, which he then brings to life.

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29. March 2023

The best camera from Sony? The new Sony Alpha ZV-E1

Today, we'll once again show you a particularly exciting new product from Sony. With the sensor of the a7S III, the compact form factor of the a7c, the operating concept of the ZV-E10 and the processing power of the a7r V, the new ZV-E1 could be the ultimate tool for many creators. The new ZV-E1!

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16. March 2023

Winner Photo Contest - Lines, Corners, Shapes Co.

Our winners from the last photo contest have been announced!

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06. March 2023

Schnappschuss 67:The perfect moment

Mouth wide open, eyes wide open and focused on only one thing: Food. Probably not many people would let themselves be photographed - but our dearest four-legged friends couldn't care less. It is precisely through this kind of both humorous and fascinating pictures that Christian Vieler has made a name for himself. He impresses not only us, but also many other fans worldwide.

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21. February 2023

New Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Sony's lens portfolio is constantly expanding, and today we get to welcome the new 50mm f/1.4 to the G-Master family. Find out why this lens is so important, if it's worth the money, and how to choose one of the many 50mm lenses available now in this post.

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14. February 2023

New Capture One model

Capture One is always optimizing the features and usability of their models and versions. For this reason, they have now launched a new 'release when ready' model, which allows you to get the latest improvements immediately. You can find all the important new features in the following article.

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08. February 2023

Novelty: OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko AF 90mm f/3.5 ED Macro IS PRO

Today we introduce the new OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko AF 90mm f/3.5 ED Makro IS PRO lens, for fans of macro photography, the new lens offers great potential!

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08. February 2023

Canon's new bestseller? EOS R8 Hands-On Review

This is the new Canon EOS R8, an entry-level full-frame camera for just under €1,799 (RRP), which takes many of the functions of the R6 II and combines them with the compact form factor of the EOS RP in addition to the new 24 megapixel sensor. In our video, we explain what the camera can do, who it is intended for and which new lens has been introduced.

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08. February 2023

Canon EOS R50 Hands-On Review

Canon has presented the new R50 alongside the R8. Find out in our video why the R50 is more than just an M50 with a larger bayonet and for which target group it is particularly exciting!

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25. January 2023

From Schnappschuss 'Humor': Stars up close and personal

Brit Andy Gotts is one of the most sought-after celebrity photographers. In this interview, he tells us what role humor plays in his portraits!

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23. January 2023

Brand new: Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm

With 75mm and an open aperture of f/1.2, Viltrox creates an unrivaled autofocus lens in its price range. What the new lens can do and whether it is right for you, we clarify in this video.

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17. January 2023

Sharper than a G-master? Sony SEL 20-70mm f/4 G test report

Today we present you the new Sony FE 20-70 mm F/4 G. Sony's new standard zoom is hidden behind this beautiful name. It is lighter, faster and sharper - the question now only remains "as what?". You can find out why Sony chose this particular focal length range and why it is worth the proud price of 1,599 Euros in this article!

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04. January 2023

Panasonic's full-frame breakthrough? Lumix DC-S5II in the test

The brand new Lumix S5 Mark II is Panasonic's latest release in the field of full-frame system cameras. It comes with some important innovations in the video area and especially the autofocus system has been improved! Find out everything you need to know about the new camera here!

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04. January 2023

Guide for shooting stars photography

In this article we want to show you how you can easily photograph shooting stars. Use the current shooting star shower to take your first pictures.

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14. December 2022

Digitizing slides, photos or negatives - Which method is right?

The dark season moves in many people the nostalgia for the past and the old slides and Super 8 films are pulled out and then viewed. The analog treasures of the past are nevertheless for various reasons not durable for eternity or even dangerous to fire.

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12. December 2022

Powerstation of different manufacturers in comparison

This year is clearly focused on energy and we also offer several brands of power stations. The advantage of these devices is the freedom of use, because they can be used flexibly, whether for camping with the van, at a photo shoot or a video shoot, as well as a power supply for your own four walls in the event of a power outage.

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23. November 2022

Test report OM System OM-1 - User test of a nature photographer

We had the opportunity to win the nature and landscape photographer for a review of the OM-1. In this article, he tells you about his experiences with the new camera from OM System, formerly Olympus.

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14. November 2022

From the snapshot humor: naughty fruits

From the current snapshot: Fruit is delicious and healthy. But otherwise it is rather unexciting. It's just lying around. Or? Photographer Victoria Ivanova puts her pears in the scene in a fun way, playing with the magic of black-and-white shots.

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