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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.


05. July 2018

Top 5 travel tripods

Yes, the subject of tripods on vacation - a controversial topic. It's funny, really, since most people take more photos while traveling than normally. So when should you use a tripod, if not on vacation? Sure, it takes up space and you have to carry it around, but there are very light and small alternatives that make you forget this excuse. After all, you get many different motifs in front of the lens and can try out new genres. Especially on vacation, you should find peace and not just quickly take a few photos.

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01. July 2018

Top 5 travel gadgets

I pack my suitcase and take... a camera, Lens, enough batteries and memory cards, the charger, a suitable bag, a cleaning cloth and maybe also a tripod, a few filters and a flash unit...

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20. June 2018

Turning passion into a profession - Interview with bloggers from 22Places

Jenny and Sebastian from 22Places have turned their passion into their profession. Traveling and photography. On their blog, they report on their adventures with great attention to detail. In our Foto Koch interview, the two travel bloggers talk about the step into self-employment, their favorite places and contact with foreign cultures.

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10. June 2018

Lumix GX80 vs. Lumix GX9

Are you interested in a compact system camera but have lost the overview? We show you two Panasonic models in a video and explain the differences between the Lumix GX80 and the new Lumix GX9.

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05. June 2018

Top 3 travel lenses

We present our top 3 best travel lenses. Maybe there's something for you too.

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01. June 2018

The best travel cameras for your next vacation

Summertime is travel time! Most people at least go on vacation during the summer months and go on top photographic performances because they always have their camera ready to shoot. And for good reason, as you can get more subjects in front of your lens in a short space of time than ever before. Which camera to take with you, however, is usually a very difficult and always individual question.

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20. May 2018

The island of Santorini, my photography and me - Guest article by René Olejnik

In this guest article, René Olejnik shows photos from his trips to Santorini, talks about his special relationship with this small island, about his photography and reveals how he finds his motifs.

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15. May 2018

Aurora Borealis - The breath of the cosmos

This astronomical photo expedition was accompanied by award-winning astrophotographer Eugen Kamenew. Experience the beauty of the mystical natural spectacles in an exciting report.

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01. May 2018

Transsiberian Dream

16 days, 8000 km, 7 time zones. From Beijing to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Dennis Schmelz shows impressive footage of his "Transsiberian Dream" project.

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01. May 2018

Architecture

Koen Van Damme is a true master of architectural photography. He manages to depict the seemingly ordinary and banal in an aesthetically sophisticated, fascinating and unique way. He conjures up exciting visual worlds with straightforward structures from simple walls, conventional rooms and matching furnishings.

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15. April 2018

Tamron 2.8/28-75mm Di III RXD Sony FE mount

We were one of the first specialist photo retailers in Germany to have the opportunity to get to know the new Tamron 28-75mm in person.

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05. April 2018

Testing the Fujifilm X-H1

We took the new Fujifilm X-H1 on a little Easter photo tour through Rothenburg ob der Tauber in April. In this article, you can find the resulting video and our first impressions of the sensor stabilization.

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01. April 2018

Interview with style pirate Steffen Böttcher

In our interview with Steffen Böttcher, you can find out which of his photo trips impressed him the most and which camera he takes with him on vacation.

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01. March 2018

Sony A9 event with live shootings

On this evening, participants were able to experience the full power of the full-frame highlight Sony Alpha 9 exclusively, as Steffen Böttcher demonstrated his photography workflow with a bridal couple during a live shoot.

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22. February 2018

Canon M50 - Digital system camera

With the EOS M50, Canon presents the latest addition to the EOS M series. It offers you an innovative and compact package. The EOS M50 is the first mirrorless Canon system camera to enable the shooting of 4K videos.

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20. February 2018

Tobi Shonibare's first impressions of the A7R III

Tobi talks about his impressions of the A7RIII during his architectural shoot in Dubai. His photographic focus is on geometries, symmetries and perspectives. He is looking for aesthetics in urban areas and appreciates impressive architecture.

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15. February 2018

Ten reasons why you should marry a photographer

There are many good reasons to fall in love with a photographer - or, of course, a female photographer. In this article, we want to introduce you to some of them - with a little wink.

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10. February 2018

The new Sony Alpha 7 III

Sony is now entering its third round with the Alpha 7. The camera is aimed at both enthusiastic amateur and budding professional photographers. Although Sony places the Alpha 7 III behind its sister models, the Alpha 7R III and the flagship Alpha 9, it borrows heavily from both of them. The result is a real top model that meets most photographic requirements.

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10. February 2018

The Zkin Kampe, a backpack for life?!

Whether it's a trip to the mountains or a trip to the seaside. A backpack is the perfect companion if you want to transport your photographic equipment safely and have your hands free at the same time.

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05. February 2018

Outdoor cases - optimum protection for professional camera equipment

Cameras, Lens and other pieces of equipment are often taken along on a city trip or vacation. Photographers often invest large sums of money in their professional camera equipment. It is therefore important to transport this precision equipment with appropriate care.

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01. February 2018

Explosion project by Jesper Grønnemark

Today it's about a photo project by Jesper Grønnemark in collaboration with the reigning world champion in stunt driving. Every task has its difficulties. But sports photographer Jesper Grønnemark masters them elegantly and professionally as always - not only with Mike Jensen, the reigning world stunt driving champion - but also with explosions. Explosions? Yes, real explosions!

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28. January 2018

New ultra-compact drone from DJI unveiled - The Mavic Air

DJI - the global market leader in civilian drones - presented the new DJI Mavic Air on January 23, 2018. An ultra-compact mini drone to accompany you on all your adventures. Equipped with a 3-axis gimbal, 4K camera, a foldable design and modern flight aids, the Mavic Air surpasses all previous drone models on the market.

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25. January 2018

Interview with Felix Rachor

Anyone who has ever taken a closer look at portrait photography and beauty photography has probably come across Felix Rachor - online or offline. In our interview, you can read about what makes beauty photography special for him, his greatest successes and what we can expect in his new beauty book.

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20. January 2018

Panasonic DC-G9 hands-on

We tried out the Panasonic DC-G9 for you shortly after it went on sale. In our exclusive Foto Koch hands-on, we show you which features of the new Lumix system camera we particularly liked.

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