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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.


03. October 2020

45 | 100 German Unity Day

The day of German unity. That says it all, doesn't it? In this article you will learn what is behind this special day.

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30. September 2020

New from Sigma: 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art

Sigma introduces a newly developed 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art for Sony E-mount and L-Mount full frame. Find out what we can expect from the first macro lens in the Art series in this article.

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29. September 2020

13 mistakes photographers should not make

Everyone knows them, everyone makes them! We've summarized the classic photographer mistakes - how to avoid them and develop yourself further in this blog post.

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26. September 2020

43 | 100 Laboratory meat - chemistry in meat form?

Meat consumption is a controversial topic that is becoming increasingly well-known. Many researchers and start-ups are therefore working on so-called "clean meat". You can find out what this is all about in this article.

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23. September 2020

Flash innovation for your pocket - Profoto A10

Profoto brings the possibilities of professional cell phone photography into the body of the popular A1 series, creating a hybrid for professional photography with the camera body and the cell phone: the Profoto A10!

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19. September 2020

41 | 100 Animal hybrids - a game with nature

Liger - Tigon - Jaglion. Never heard of them? No wonder! These crossbreeds do not occur in the animal world. The story behind the mysterious animal crossings you'll learn about in this article.

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15. September 2020

Novelty - Sony Alpha 7C

Sony presents a completely new concept. A full-frame camera for all those who prefer a compact design! We were allowed to test the Sony Alpha 7C and were surprised!

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14. September 2020

40 | 100 The first image of the earth

A true milestone in history: the first picture of the earth. Find out when and by whom it was taken in this article!

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09. September 2020

Livestreaming with your photo camera is so easy

In this blog post we explain how you can easily use your own photo camera for live streams.

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07. September 2020

38 | 100 The show of destiny

Daisy and Violet Hilton were one of the most famous girls of the 20s. But what made them so special?

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02. September 2020

Lumix S5 full-frame all-rounder - camera novelty with L-mount

Panasonic presents a new L-mount full-frame camera - the Lumix S5. We were allowed to test the new camera model in advance and compared it with the Sony Alpha 7 III.

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31. August 2020

Missed the livestream? Sony Alpha 7S III with test images

Watch everything about the video and low-light highlight again now - with exclusive footage and technical expert Christian Laxander!

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26. August 2020

Camera and kit in wildlife photography

When you only have a few seconds to take a picture, the camera needs to be perfectly set up and ready to go. Wildlife photographer Chris Schmid gives an insight into the equipment he takes with him on his adventures for his incredible wildlife shots.

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24. August 2020

35 | 100 The symbol of the 20th century

Today, according to the Maryland Institute of Art, the picture "Guerrillero Heroico" is the most famous photograph in the world and a symbol of the 20th century. But who is the man depicted, Che Guavara?

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20. August 2020

34 | 100 Voh can I find this?

The Heart of Voh - a world-famous natural phenomenon in New Caledonia. But what is behind this heart-shaped image? Find out in this article.

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16. August 2020

33 | 100 WANTED: The Schnappschuss

Back then it only had 16 pages, today it is the cult magazine with well-known photographers: the Schnappschuss.

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08. August 2020

31 | 100 Technical innovation: the submarine

the first German submarine was launched in 1906. A technical masterpiece! You can find out all the exciting details about the construction of the first submarine in this article.

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05. August 2020

30 | 100 The songs of the Indians

The Indians revealed sacred and secret details about their culture only to Frances Densmore. Why? What made them so special?

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04. August 2020

Camera Basics #08 - Exposure metering

The new blog post is all about exposure metering systems! Which function determines the correct exposure of your image and which metering types are available for different subjects?

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31. July 2020

Kings and Queens - Leon Hendrickx

What makes you special? Dutch photographer Leon Hendrickx is fascinated by the different personality traits that make up each of us. Drag queens (and kings) are the best example for him to portray exactly these multiple characteristics.

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29. July 2020

28 | 100 Intersex track and field athlete

Dora or Heinrich Ratjen? What was behind the scandal of the 1938 Olympic Games? Find out in this article!

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28. July 2020

Break through your limits: Sony Alpha 7S III

The new Sony Alpha 7S III takes you into new worlds of videography. Equipped with a completely new sensor and superior 4K video quality that scores with exceptional color depth.

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25. July 2020

27 | 100 Hollywood - Not a movie city after all?

Today, Hollywood is known as the most famous movie city, home to stars and starlets. But that wasn't always the case. What did it look like in the past? Find out in this article.

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23. July 2020

Missed the EOS R5 livestream? | Watch the recording now!

The recording of the livestream with Canon product expert Gregor Zajac is now available on YouTube.

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21. July 2020

The new Nikon Z5

The new entry-level mirrorless system camera with full-frame sensor: the Nikon Z5. Perfect for all those who want to immerse themselves in the mirrorless full-frame world!

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