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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.


20. July 2020

26 | 100 Tuffi flies through Wuppertal

Tuffi - the flying elephant. Please? Don't believe it? Then read the exciting story in this article!

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13. July 2020

25 | 100 Aste Nagusia - What is that?

Photographer Anouk Stober was at the "Aste Nagusia" in Bilbao. That doesn't tell you anything? Find out in this article!

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09. July 2020

Long waited, much speculated: Everything about the new highlight Canon EOS R5 and R6

There has long been speculation as to whether the previously published specs are possible and whether the camera will deliver what it promises. Canon has now finally presented the new Canon EOS R5 and we were able to take a look at it in advance.

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06. July 2020

24 | 100 The big conversion

Foto Koch is a company that moves with the times. A new era began with the major renovation in 2015. You can find out all the interesting details in this article.

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02. July 2020

Challenge

The third challenge of the Online Photo Days was all about the theme "In front of your door". These are our winners!

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29. June 2020

Ultra-Tele-Zoom Sigma 100-400mm

Sigma introduces a newly developed 100-400mm ultra-zoom Lens for Sony E-mount and L-mount full-frame. Read this article to find out what we can expect from the new telephoto giant.

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26. June 2020

Challenge Nature - The winners

The first challenge of the Online Photo Days was all about "Nature". These are our winners.

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24. June 2020

Panasonic Lumix G110

Panasonic has made a statement with the new Lumix G110. The small but powerful vlogging camera is particularly interesting for videographers and vloggers and scores with new functions. Find out what the new Panasonic has to offer in this blog post.

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16. June 2020

21 | 100 The king of the skies

In winter 2018, our trainee completed an internship in Berchtesgaden National Park as part of the "Eagle Project". You can find out exciting details about the king of the skies and the only Alpine national park in Germany in this article from the "100 photos 100 stories" series.

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13. June 2020

Instagram Takeover by Frederik Schindler

Photographer and filmmaker Frederik Schindler took over our Instagram account for a few days and shared breathtaking shots and scenery from Namibia with us.

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11. June 2020

Tamron in E-mount frenzy | 28-200mm for full-frame hands-on

We tested the new Tamron 28-200mm for Sony E-mount for you in Düsseldorf. Thanks to the latest technical advances and innovations, Tamron has managed to go one step further. You can find out what has been optimized and what progress has been made in this blog post.

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06. June 2020

19 | 100 Street Photography

Hobby photographer Christian Stops started his "street photography" in 2013, long before he even came into contact with the term. You can find out more details in this article from the "100 photos 100 stories" series.

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03. June 2020

Fujifilm X-Series: Overview

Eugen Kamenew is an official Fujifilm X-Photographer and an instructor at the Foto Koch Akademie. In this video he introduces the Fujifilm X-Series.

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03. June 2020

Lighting with Profoto

Difficult lighting conditions? Profoto offers you perfect flash units so that you are optimally equipped for the next situation. Enjoy lighting design par excellence - always and everywhere, whether on camera or as an off-camera system.

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02. June 2020

The best of both worlds - Nikon AF system

A wide variety of photographic situations can have one thing in common: Sharp images. In this video, Nikon expert and photo designer Juliander Enßle gives a short and precise introduction to the Nikon AF systems: from DSLR to Nikon Z.

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02. June 2020

Moab - Printer papers for your photos

With the award-winning Moab photo papers, you can express your individuality in gallery quality. Natural contrasts, vibrant colors and the finest textures ensure a professional print image and turn your photos into gems for any wall.

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02. June 2020

17 | 100 Foto Koch 1973

1973, a big year for Foto Koch. In this article from the "100 photos 100 stories" series, you can find out all about the changes that took place that year.

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01. June 2020

The Canon EOS R system in practice

The Canon EOS R system. Fast, sharp and flexible. Jens Landmesser explains the tips and tricks for the entire Canon EOS R system in this video.

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01. June 2020

16 | 100 Ambrotype

Unique pieces instead of digital "everyone does it". Find out what lies behind this statement in this article from the "100 photos 100 stories" series.

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31. May 2020

Children's photography | Fujifilm

What tips and tricks are there for the "children's photography" genre and how do you put children in the best light? Find out in this video with Stefan Finger.

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31. May 2020

A trip to Africa - Panasonic

Panasonic photographer Nicole Verley takes you to huge, free-roaming elephant herds, river safaris with hippos and crocodiles and the paradisiacally beautiful tropical rainforest around the Victoria Falls.

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31. May 2020

15 | 100 self-portraits a la 1964

What did self-portraits look like in the past? Did people snap them just as randomly in everyday life? Find out in this article from the "100 photos 100 stories" series.

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31. May 2020

Godox Blitztechnik has been around for 25 years, LED continuous lighting and studio accessories with state-of-the-art technology - professional through and through! At the heart of the company is a modern and innovative development department, with ideas and a sense for the future. Find out about the latest innovative lighting concepts in this video.

31. May 2020

Innovative lighting concepts - Godox

Godox flash technology has been around for 25 years, LED continuous lighting and studio accessories with the latest technology - thoroughly professional! At its heart is a modern and innovative development department, with ideas and a sense of the future. Learn now the latest innovative lighting concepts in this video.

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30. May 2020

14 | 100 Abstract world

Andreas Zimmermann, photographer from Düsseldorf, explains to us what is behind his work, how he came to it and what it means to realize a conceptual photo project. This is an excerpt from Schnappschuss No.52 "The Lego System".

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That was your year in products. We take a look back at the most popular cameras, the biggest trends and your best-selling favorites of 2025.

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15 tips for travel photography - The best ideas from our community competition

We asked you what tips you have for travel photography and you delivered! From lighting moods and perspectives to technical insights: You shared your knowledge and showed how versatile the topic of travel photography is.

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