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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.


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17. March 2025

Professional filming with Nikon cameras

Professional filming with Nikon cameras - the most important lessons learned from the workshop with Marian Hirschfeld

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25. February 2025

Review of Panasonic Lumix S1R II

The new Panasonic LUMIX S1R II is the most versatile LUMIX camera ever! We were allowed to test the new camera in advance and in this blog post with video we reveal what we like so much about the new S1R Mark II and why it replaces the Lumix S5 II as our favorite LUMIX camera.

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06. February 2025

OM SYSTEM OM-3 - Style without compromises?

OM SYSTEM is now launching a new lifestyle camera on the market with the new OM-3. Under the motto Born to Create, they are bringing back a true icon from the 80s - just with a modern twist!

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19. November 2024

After more than three years, there is finally to be a successor to the Sony Alpha 1 and today we got our hands on it and were able to test it for you. The Alpha 1 is aimed at absolute professional photographers, as it is the top of the range in the Sony product cosmos. It therefore represents the perfect hybrid camera, which was also made for every requirement. In this article, you will find out whether this is the case and whether the Sony Alpha 1 II lives up to this! In addition to the new camera, Sony has also gifted us with a new lens, the Sony 28-70 F2 GM.

19. November 2024

Review of the Sony Alpha 1 II

After more than three years, there is finally to be a successor to the Sony Alpha 1 and today we got our hands on it and were able to test it for you. The Alpha 1 is aimed at absolute professional photographers, because it is the top of the Sony product cosmos. It is therefore the perfect hybrid camera, made for every requirement. In this article, you will find out whether this is the case and whether the Sony Alpha 1 II lives up to this! In addition to the new camera, Sony has also gifted us with a new lens, the Sony 28-70 F2 GM.

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19. November 2024

Review: Sony SEL 28-70mm F2 GM - The new benchmark for standard

The most popular focal lengths of 2024 are probably the focal lengths between 24 and 70mm. Okay, we are also talking about one of the standard focal lengths in photography, which probably covers most applications and can be found in every photo backpack.

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14. November 2024

Storytelling and conception in food photography

How do you tell the special stories behind the everyday? And how do you actually create food images that are about more than just aesthetic enjoyment? We will answer these and many other questions in this live workshop.

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13. November 2024

Hands On - Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4

With the new Aurora 85mm f/1.4, Sirui has brought a new, fast portrait fixed focal length onto the market that is well worth a look. Mike Suminski took a closer look at the new lens for us and tells you what this lens can do and, above all, how it can be used for photography.

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12. November 2024

Abstract with humor - a different kind of food photography - live workshop with Leah Bethmann

This live workshop is about the question of how to tell the special stories behind the everyday - with a touch of humor.

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12. November 2024

Macro lenses in portrait photography - live workshop with Thomas Adorff

A macro lens for portrait photography? Do you need one? And how does it differ from other lenses? We will clarify all this in this live workshop.

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12. November 2024

From standard portrait to outstanding image - live workshop with Thomas Adorff

What makes a portrait special? In this workshop, Thomas Adorff will give you lots of tips and tricks to make your portraits more than just standard.

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12. November 2024

Body language, facial expressions and emotions - live workshop with Markus Hoppe

A strong portrait requires not only technical skill, but also the ability to communicate with the model and to recognize and capture emotional moments.

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12. November 2024

Basics for portraits in black and white - live workshop with Markus Hoppe

In this live workshop, Markus Hoppe will show you how to focus on the essence of your image and highlight the essential aspects of your portrait by avoiding color.

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12. November 2024

Manual focusing made easy - live workshop with Christian Laxander

Manual lenses offer you a lot of freedom in terms of design. In this live workshop, Christian Laxander will show you how easy it is to focus manually and what great looks you can create with manual lenses.

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12. November 2024

Autofocus hacks for stress-free wedding photography - live workshop with Ferdaus Nayebi

Especially at weddings, there is no time for experimentation - the focus has to be right. And the autofocus also needs to be used skillfully. Ferdaus Nayebi shows you how to do this in this live workshop.

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12. November 2024

Secrets of a successful couple shoot - live workshop with Ferdaus Nayebi

How do I create a good atmosphere for a couple shoot? What does it take to create natural and genuine photos? Ferdaus Nayebi answers these and many other questions in this live workshop.

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12. November 2024

High-end beauty photography despite a low budget - live workshop with Eleni Bogatini

Professional beauty shots on a budget? It's possible! Photographer Eleni Bogatini will show you exactly how in this workshop.

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12. November 2024

Clean beauty shots with 3-point lighting - live workshop with Eleni Bogatini

Sometimes less is more - in this workshop, photographer Eleni Bogatini will show you how to skillfully master clean beauty shots and what role lighting plays in the process.

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12. November 2024

Simple portraits with character - live workshop with Thomas Jones

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of character portraits? In this live workshop, Thomas B. Jones will show you how to create authentic and expressive images that perfectly capture your model's personality.

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14. October 2024

Presentation of the new Fujifilm X-M5, the Fuji XF 16-55 f2.8 MK II and XF500mm F5.6

Fujifilm is giving us three new products in one go today: Of course, we're taking a look at all three new products for you: Fujifilm X-M5, Fujifilm XF 16-55 f2.8 R LM WR II and the XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR.

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10. October 2024

LIVE-TALK: Storytelling in nature - with Manuela Palmberger

We spoke to nature photographer Manuela Palmberger about storytelling in landscape photography, the right equipment for traveling and much more. The recording of the livestream is now available.

26. September 2024

Leica Q3 43 - the better Leica Q?

Leica's Q series has been the premium compact camera since its release. With high resolutions, a minimalist design and a super-sharp lens, hardly anything was left to be desired. Only the focal length of 28mm has not appealed to everyone and that is exactly what Leica now wants to change with the Leica Q3 43. In our latest blog post with video, we reveal what it's like to take photos with the new 43mm

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12. September 2024

Canon 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM - Not premium, but still good?

There are already quite a few standard zooms on the market - however, almost all of them have a continuous aperture of f/2.8 in the manufacturers' high-end lines, which also puts these lenses in the "premium" category in terms of price. With the new 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM, Canon wants to change this. Find out how the lens compares to the alternatives in this blog post with video.

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09. September 2024

Canon EOS C80 - a new highlight in the world of cinema?

After Canon's announcement of the C400 a few months ago, probably nobody thought that something new would come along. That's why this really surprised us! Let's take a look at the new Canon EOS C80 together!

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