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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.


29. November 2019

A night in the wilderness of Finland

In this new blog post, Alessandro Sgro reports on his trip to the wilderness of Finland. For all wildlife photographers - and those who want to become one - this article is a must-read!

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27. November 2019

Inspired by the beauty of light

Chris Nicholls' photographic style is known for his sensitive use of light and color. His work focuses primarily on fashion and portrait photography, for which he is world- and industry-renowned. We are delighted that Chris will be sharing his perspective on photography and contrast with us.

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27. November 2019

On the road with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

The test of the OM-D-EM5 Mark III took us to the beginnings of the Icelandic highlands. We take you on a legendary journey.

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09. November 2019

Simple vacation videos - with the DJI Osmo Action in Panama

We were in Panama with the new DJI Osmo Action and report on the strengths and weaknesses of the action cam in this article.

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05. November 2019

Contrast of time

This year we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Gerd Danigel has compiled an entire archive of comparative photographs of Berlin and thus created a documentation of the rapid changes of our time.

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28. October 2019

Contrasts

After much deliberation, our jury decided on the best five pictures. Here you can see our winners.

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22. October 2019

Lumix S1 vs S1H - These are the differences

In this blog post, we present the main differences between the two Panasonic full-frame cameras Lumix S1 and S1H and show for whom the S1H is the better choice.

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16. October 2019

Novelty: Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

We were allowed to try out the new system camera before its release.

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16. October 2019

Photo Popup Fair

We interviewed Wolfgang Sohn, the founder of the Photo Popup Fair, and asked him what we can expect this year.

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17. September 2019

USA travel report by Lucas Schönfeld

Lucas Schönfeld was on the road in the land of unlimited possibilities and shares his impressions and thoughts on his fantastic road trip with us. He explains why a Sony camera and two Tamron Lens are exactly the right photographic companions for such trips.

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10. September 2019

Canon EOS 90D vs 80D

The Canon EOS 90D comes with a new sensor with higher resolution, 4K video and improved functions. You can read about the most important innovations in the 90D vs 80D comparison in this article.

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10. September 2019

German Skateboard Championship 2019

At the German Skateboard Championships, the best skaters in Germany meet at the Eller skate park, show off their best tricks and compete in skating competitions. We were there and show you photos and videos of the championship.

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28. August 2019

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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01. August 2019

The Sony Alpha 9 - a real all-rounder

A professional camera for all genres of photography. Terry Donnelly talks about his passion and how the Sony Alpha 9 supports him.

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30. July 2019

Lumix G91 - Robust all-rounder for ambitious photographers

Since 2008, Panasonic has been building cameras in the G series, models with an electronic viewfinder and ergonomics similar to small SLR cameras. We have subjected the Lumix G91 to a hands-on test.

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24. July 2019

Five tips for buying a gimbal

Do you want to make smooth video recordings and are considering buying a gimbal? These five tips will help you get an overview and choose the right gimbal.

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17. July 2019

Sony Aplha 7R IV - New full-frame camera with 61 megapixels

The newly introduced Sony Alpha 7R IV sets new standards in many areas. The full-frame sensor offers a resolution of 61 megapixels and delivers impressive image quality.

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07. July 2019

"FROLLEIN!" - How dogs see

Thomas Stelzmann decides to conduct an experiment and photographically depict the world from a dog's perspective. He puts himself in the shoes of "Frollein", an old lady dog, and explains his technical approach. See the world from 25cm eye level.

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05. July 2019

Street photography with the Ricoh GRIII

Street photography offers enormous creative freedom and photographic mistakes are more likely to be forgiven. In this article you can read some tips on street photography with the new Ricoh GRIII.

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05. July 2019

Vintage lenses on modern Sony system cameras

In the new blog post Klaus Schachtschneider explains how he manages to create an individual, distinctive image look with old lenses. Combine the technical past with the present and experience a new kind of photography.

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05. July 2019

No more shaky videos - The Zhiyun Crane family at a glance

The term gimbal is on everyone's lips when it comes to videographers, but until a few years ago it was unimaginable. This article aims to shed some light on the subject, as we take a closer look at the new gimbals from manufacturer Zhiyun.

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05. July 2019

Slovenia - an underrated jewel

Need a real insider tip for fantastic landscape shots on your next vacation? In this article, Robert Sommer tells you why Slovenia is a real gem for landscape photographers.

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20. June 2019

Styled bridal shoot with Sigma

Antonia Moers explains how she manages to create exactly the look she envisions for her bridal shoots. The focus is particularly on small details and the trends of the current season.

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22. May 2019

Nature photo competition winners

More than 1,300 participants sent us over 3,700 pictures! We are delighted to present the winners to you and would like to thank everyone who took part and shared their nature pictures with us.

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