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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.


08. May 2021

77 | 100 24 hours in pictures

Foto Koch celebrates 100 years and we tell THE best stories! Today's story comes from the artist Erik Kessels, who wants to explore and present the project "24 hrs in Photos". You can find out exactly what's behind it in this article.

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06. May 2021

Sony Xperia Pro - Simply better filming!

What's the best way to combine smartphone and video production? That's right! With the new Sony Xperia Pro, which Sony has launched brand new on the market. But what features does this new product offer?

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01. May 2021

76 | 100 The kiss of life

Foto Koch celebrates 100 years and we tell THE best stories! Today's story is about the famous photo of Rocco Morabito, who captured the 'kiss of life' and thus went down in history. But what is so special about this picture? Find out here!

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28. April 2021

Create creative ring photos easily - tutorial

In this video, we show you how to take creative ring photos quickly, easily and with little equipment (for example at a wedding).

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24. April 2021

75 | 100 Do you still remember?

We go back a few years and look at old marketing strategies and Foto Koch's own brands. Did you know that Koch was at times one of the largest Minolta dealers in Germany? Take a look at the whole story!

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20. April 2021

Sony lens innovation - G-Master 14mm f/1.8

Sony once again has a novelty up its sleeve. The 14mm f/1.8 GM brings new momentum to the ultra-wide-angle lens series and convinced us during testing!

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14. April 2021

Watch again: Wildlife and landscape photography with Lana Tannir

From glaciers to tundras, fjords, mountains and primeval forests.

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14. April 2021

Lens and camera news from Canon!

Canon is launching four new products on the market! The RF 400mm f/2.8 and the RF 600mm f/4.0 continue the telephoto series. The Canon EOS R3 as the new flagship of the R-series, as well as the new Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 macro, which we have tested for you!

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08. April 2021

Photographing the Milky Way correctly

If you want to look at the stars at night where you live in Central Europe, you will probably only discover a handful. Delil Geyik shows you how you can immortalize the entire Milky Way in your photos.

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01. April 2021

Watch again: Tips & tricks for landscape photography with Olympus

Eric Scheuermann shows how to take expressive landscape photos.

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23. March 2021

Three new compact Lens from Sony

Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G, 40mm f/2.5 G + 50mm f/2.5 G Newly introduced: three new ultra-compact fixed focal lengths from the Sony G series. Small, light and compact are the keywords here, making them the perfect partners for Sony's Alpha 7C. We tested the three lenses and shot a short video review.

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20. March 2021

Fujifilm X-E4 Review

The Fujifilm X-E4 is the latest addition to Fujifilm's X-series cameras. It is a mirrorless system camera with an APS-C sensor and significantly smaller than the full-frame models of the competition. But what about the features and image quality? That we will take a look at this later in the practical test.

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16. March 2021

New: Sony SEL 50mm F/1.2 GM

With the 50mm f/1.2 G-Master, Sony is launching the successor to its f/1.4 Zeiss with improved autofocus and a wider aperture. But is it really better? Is it the perfect 50mm lens? We tested it and put it up against its predecessor. Find out more in our video!

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09. March 2021

Sony ECM-LV1 + ECM-W2BT - wireless without any problems

With the ECM-W2BT and the ECM-LV1, Sony has presented the almost perfect solution for a simple and wireless audio system for videography. The system is perfect for both interviews and YouTube videos and offers some interesting features, such as "mixed mode". Find out more in our short video!

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06. March 2021

69 | 100 Cosmic Vagabond

Today's story comes from Eugen Kamenev and he tells us how significant the photograph of comet Neovise was for him and what an incredible natural phenomenon it is

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04. March 2021

In conversation with Elke Vogelsang about her book

Elke has been working as a freelance photographer for 10 years and specializes in dog photography and pet photography in general. For several years she has worked almost exclusively with companies including Pedigree, Fujifilm and Fluff&Tuff. She and her images have also been published in many major magazines including Times Magazine, National Geographic and Die Zeit.

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03. March 2021

Camcorder or system camera - which is better for video?

But what exactly are the differences between a camcorder and a mirrorless system camera? What can the photo/video all-rounder do that a camcorder can't and vice versa? In this article, we not only want to show you the differences between the various camera systems, but also show you our favorites for different applications and in different price ranges.

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27. February 2021

68 | 100 Different than planned...

Today's story comes from Christian Donath. He talks about his trip to Scotland due to Corona and why this change was worth it after all.

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25. February 2021

Canon EOS M50 Mark II - the perfect camera for influencers

The Canon EOS M50 has been a huge success with a wide range of users, but it is an absolute hit with content creators such as bloggers, vloggers and influencers. The EOS M50 Mark II now offers updates that will appeal even more to this target group.

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23. February 2021

Sony Alpha FX3 - Hands-on with Sony's smallest cinema camera

After a strong start to the year with the Alpha 1, Sony is now launching another new camera - the Sony Alpha FX3. The FX3 rounds off Sony's range in the Cinema line.

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17. February 2021

Eugen Kamenew on the new Fujifilm GFX 100S

Astrophotographer and Fujifilm X photographer Eugen Kamenew has tested the new Fujifilm GFX 100s for us and answers our questions about the GFX 100 successor. Eugen Kamenew is an official Fujifilm X-Photographer and a lecturer at Foto Koch Akademie.

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13. February 2021

66 | 100 When the Rhine was walkable...

Foto Koch celebrates 100 years and we tell THE best stories. For today's story, let's go back a few years: 1942, when the Rhine was actually completely frozen over - it's hard to believe!

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10. February 2021

Canon EOS R5 Review by Hannes Becker

Hannes Becker summarizes his thoughts on the Canon EOS R5, which he collected during his trip to the Faroe Islands, in his review.

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06. February 2021

65 | 100 Infinite expanses

Foto Koch is celebrating 100 years and we are telling YOUR best stories, because without you we wouldn't be here! Today's story comes from photographer Lea Milde and her journey through beautiful Namibia.

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04. February 2021

Sony Alpha One: is it really THE One?

With the new Sony Alpha One, Sony is launching a whole new series and expanding the possibilities for photographers to express their creativity to a greater extent. We had the new Sony Alpha 1 with us for a day and tested it. You can find out all the exciting details in this article.

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