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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. November 2021

Compact light artist: Godox Witstro AD100 Pro

In today's article, Dennis Wilk tests the compact Godox Witstro AD100 Pro.

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05. November 2021

Winter sports photography - Canon

Richard Walch explains the tricks for spectacular photos in the snow. He talks about his worldwide photo productions and gives you tips that you can use both in the mountains and on a winter walk. The lecture is a mixture of entertainment and tips accompanied by spectacular sports images.

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21. October 2021

New Sony Alpha 7 IV - with Hands-On Test

We have tested the new Sony camera and are thrilled.

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18. October 2021

Cyanotype - When I make "blue" for a day

The title of this article is Matthias Petz's life motto. Because when he's blue and not taking pictures, he creates analog noble prints using the cyanotype process. What is cyanotype? Find out in this article!

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13. October 2021

Sony SEL 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II: Lighter, faster, sharper

Sony SEL 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II: Lighter, faster, sharperThe successor to the SEL 70-200 f/2.8 GM =OSS offers many new features

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12. October 2021

Photo contest winner - Blue

With the theme "Blue", the photo competition started a new round to match the new issue of Schnappschuss magazine. These are the winners!

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07. October 2021

Which filter is right for me?

Lens filters are very popular in photography. They are often used to create special effects, especially in landscape or portrait photography. We have presented the most important ones for you so that you can find the best filter for you!

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05. October 2021

Snapshot 65: IMAGINE LIGHT

IMAGINE LIGHT brings clean solar power to the indigenous peoples in the rainforest. Hanna Witte, who studied photo design, has been working as a photographer for 14 years and was able to accompany the project.

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02. October 2021

The Urbex Code - Marc Mielzarjewicz

Abandoned places are mythical and provide an insight into days long gone. An Urbex scene has developed around these sites. The term comes from urban exploration. Motifs from these lost places are often used in photography. Marc Mielzarjewicz explains how he developed this passion and what makes it so special.

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29. September 2021

NKI CFexpress Type B Kinetix Plus

The NKI CFexpress Type B Kinetix Plus memory card is a cost-effective alternative to other, more expensive CFexpress cards, such as the Sony Tough cards. You can learn more about it in the video by David from the YouTube channel Shooting Range, who tested the card for you.

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24. September 2021

Benjamin Jaworskyj with Haukland Clothing visiting Düsseldorf

Benjamin Jaworskyj visited our Düsseldorf store to present the products of his brand Haukland Clothing. From now on, the 5 in 1 outdoor jacket for photographers and the Haukland x Evoc photo backpack can be viewed, tried on in all sizes and also taken directly with us.

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14. September 2021

Canon EOS R3 hands-on and two new RF lenses

Learn all about the new Canon EOS R3 and the two new RF lenses. The full-frame camera is the new flagship and impresses with speed, eye control and professional demands.

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09. September 2021

Schnappschuss 65: Present Perfect

Caspar Sessler has been attracting attention since 2015 with his series present perfect. He stages well-known places over a long period of time and shows changes in a composite image. With his story, he was part of the current issue of our Schnappschuss magazine 'Wandel'.

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08. September 2021

Haukland - the brand for photographers #byjaworskyj

The Haukland brand was developed by the well-known photographer Benjamin Jaworskyj, who knows the needs of professional photographers. The products are specially designed for outdoor adventures and offer clever solutions. We are the first photo retailer in Düsseldorf to test them!

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02. September 2021

Time for medium format - Fujifilm GFX 50s II

Fujifilm has long been known and loved for its digital medium format cameras with its GFX series. Now Fujifilm has once again set a milestone in the medium format segment. The GFX 50s Mark II is the successor to the GFX 50s.

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25. August 2021

How to: Gimbal Set-Up (balancing / equalizing the gimbal)

How do I balance my gimbal? Have you just bought a new gimbal but don't yet know how to adjust it to suit your camera? In this video we show you step by step how to balance your camera on your gimbal and give you some additional tips and advice.

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19. August 2021

From our Snapshot 65: Change - Soraya Zaman

Be yourself: This is the motto that everyone should live by. It sounds almost clichéd and is often ridiculed. But it should actually go without saying: be true to yourself and enjoy life in freedom. Soraya Zaman has portrayed various people.

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12. August 2021

New: Panasonic Leica 25-50mm f/1.7

The Panasonic GH5 II was only recently introduced. But now the manufacturer has a nice addition to the lens range that complements this camera very well: the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7. We have tested it!

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30. July 2021

Nikon Z fc hands-on

We took a look at the retro gem and made three videos about it.

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27. July 2021

New: Sony Alpha ZV-E10 - Perfect for content creators?

Sony has introduced a new camera: the Sony Alpha ZV-E10. Find out all about the new camera in our new video.

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14. July 2021

The 5 best Fujifilm fixed focal lengths

Which are the best Fujifilm fixed focal lengths? Eugen Kamenev reports on his 5 Fujifilm favorites

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08. July 2021

A photo trip to Sylt - digital and analog!

Lennart Filthuth and Hannes Wittkopf went on a camping/road trip to Sylt and took a couple of their cameras with them. You can find out what they had with them and why here. They also show a few of their results.

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03. July 2021

82 | 100 Out of Cam: Standing still

Foto Koch is celebrating 100 years and we are telling YOUR best stories, because we wouldn't be here without you. Today's story comes from Marcell Pabis and he tells us about his photo series 'Stillgestanden' and the emotions he associates with it.

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15. June 2021

The winners of our Photo Days Challenge!

The Photo Challenge of the Online Photo Days was all about the three photographic themes of spring, long exposure and shadow play. These are the winners!

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