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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.


30. May 2020

Seeing photographically - with Jens Landmesser

Colors, shapes, structures. How do they fit together in the image composition and how is an image perfectly structured? What tips and tricks are there to better train the "photographic eye" in order to create harmonious end results. Jens Landmesser explains all this in this video.

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30. May 2020

Versatility meets top performance - Nikon D780

SLR camera or mirrorless camera? This question divides photographers. In this video, Nikon expert and photographer Hendrik Mallmann explains why the Nikon D780 combines the best of both worlds and is the ideal solution for uncompromising photographers.

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29. May 2020

The right lens - Canon

Fixed focal length or zoom lens? In this video, Jens Landmesser explains which lens is right for which photo situation.

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29. May 2020

13 | 100 A journey to Mount Ijen

The trip to Indonesia: without a travel guide, without a plan... will it go well? In this article of the "100 Photos 100 Stories" series by our colleague Daniel Krug, you will learn the exciting story behind the picture "a trip to Mount Ijen".

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29. May 2020

Vlogging like a pro - Nikon Z50 Vlogger Kit

More than just photography: Filming with the Nikon Z50. With the Vlogger Kit you have everything you need for a vlog with perfect picture and sound. In this video, Nikon expert and photo designer Juliander Enßle shows you how to easily record professional vlogs.

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28. May 2020

10 inspiring reasons for Capture One

Whether in numerous forums, photo groups or at regulars' tables - the name CAPTURE ONE comes up more and more often and not without reason. If you are now asking yourself, what exactly does this program do? What advantages does it offer you? CAPTURE ONE expert Philip Reichwein has the answer in his new video.

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28. May 2020

12 | 100 Evolution of the camera

12 | 100 The evolution of the camera. How did people take photographs in the past? Which years are considered milestones in the evolution of photography? Find out in this article from the 100 photos, 100 stories series.

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28. May 2020

Gimbals - Strong videos without shaking

In the current development of photography, videos are becoming more and more interesting. The growing interest in videography has led to the development of gimbals. In this video, Mike Suminski explains the advantages of gimbals and the Zhiyun brand in particular.

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27. May 2020

A shoot in Bilbao - Tamron

The artist and photographer Klaus Wohlmann is an active author and speaker, for example at workshops as part of the Tamron Academy. In this video you can find out all about his shoot in Bilbao.

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26. May 2020

Developed for YouTubers - The Sony ZV-1 vlog camera

In the new blog post, we present the Sony ZV1 vlog camera. A handy camera for YouTubers and video creators with lots of new features for vlogging.

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26. May 2020

Nikon Digital & Workflow

The picture is taken - what happens next? In this video, Nikon expert and photographer Hendrik Mallmann explains how Nikon supports photographers from image transfer to image processing.

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26. May 2020

10 | 100

On July 23, 2015, photographer Philip Reichwein and his creative group, consisting of two models, two filmmakers, a make-up artist and a designer, spent four days in Venice, Italy. They all remember this day to this day. Find out what happened there in this article from the "100 photos 100 stories" series.

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25. May 2020

Ambitious videos with Panasonic Lumix | Sebastian Armah

Sebastian Armah - multicopter pilot, videographer and video trainer - offers an insight into his experiences with the products in Panasonic's LUMIX range. Find out more in this video.

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24. May 2020

Moody moments - Paul Hüttemann

From Snapshot 63 "Moments": 12 questions for Paul Hüttemann aka huettehuette. He is a young photographer from Berlin and has been capturing moments since 2018, including at concerts by Lena Meyer-Landrut and Wincent Weiss. Read now.

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24. May 2020

Highlights of the new X-T4 and the X series

Eugen Kamenew is an official Fujifilm X-Photographer and a lecturer at Foto Koch Academy. He passes on his extensive knowledge in theory and practice in his photo workshops and photo tours. In this video you will learn everything about the new Fujifilm X-T4 and the X series.

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23. May 2020

07 | 100 The journey to cold Greenland

Due to the hot summer, our employee Andreas Funk took his long-awaited "Greenland trip" in July 2018. Find out what he experienced there and what advantages Greenland has to offer in this blog post from the "100 photos 100 stories" series.

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23. May 2020

Style meets functionality | Wandrd

The expert Axel Müller from Wandrd shows the currently very popular bags and backpacks. Find out about the advantages and other features of Wandrd backpacks in this video.

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22. May 2020

Photography basics - Tips 1

Canon Academy trainer Jens Landmesser explains the basics of photography. In this video you will learn about ISO, aperture and shutter speed, how they work together and what they ultimately change in the image.

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22. May 2020

Fabio Antenore - 10 tips for better night pictures

SIGMA reference photographer Fabio Antenore specializes in hyperreal landscape images. He is less interested in capturing a realistic image of the landscape, but rather in capturing the feelings and beauty of nature to make the viewer dream. Find out more in this article.

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21. May 2020

05 | 100 Invisible moment

Photographer Josua Kaden spent his first night in Sweden on a campsite. Find out what he experienced there and how this picture came about in this article from the "100 photos 100 stories" series.

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21. May 2020

The Tripod Sensation | Peak Design

The expert Axel Müller from Peak Design shows various products, including the Peak Design Travel Tripod, which has gone through the roof with the help of a Kickstarter campaign. Find out more in this video.

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20. May 2020

04 | 100 The Giro d'Italia cycling race

This is not really how you would imagine preparing for the second most important stage race, the Giro d'Italia. Find out what's behind this photo in this article from the '100 photos, 100 stories' series.

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20. May 2020

Frank Fischer - Olympus Vlogging Kit

Frank Fischer, owner of FF-Fotoschule and Olympus Visionary, has tested the Olympus Vlogger Kit and explains tips and tricks on how to shoot perfect vlogs in this video.

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20. May 2020

Lyonel Stief | Portraits lying down

In this video, Nikon photographer Lyonel Stief shows you how you can create spectacular portraits without elaborate setups, extravagant styling and expensive professional lighting.

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19. May 2020

100 years of Foto Koch history

Once upon a time, 100 years ago, a passionate man named Fritz Koch founded his photography business on Graf-Adolf-Straße. A lot has happened in that time. Changes have taken place in all areas of the company and photography. Today we look back on some of the anecdotes and milestones that have accompanied us since then.

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