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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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05. September 2024

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 - the perfect all-rounder?

There are already quite a few standard zooms on the market. However, the new Sigma 28-105mm DG DN Art for Sony FE and L mount with a continuous aperture of 2.8 is not yet available. In this blog post with video, we reveal what this lens can do and, above all, for whom it could definitely be worth a look.

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28. August 2024

Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II - new standards for portrait photography?

85mm fixed focal lengths with f/1.4 aperture for Sony FE mount. There are already a few of these. And now there's another one, but not just any one, but one that is set to set new standards: The new 85mm f/1.4 GM II. Find out what this lens can do and, above all, how it compares to its predecessor in this blog post with video.

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07. August 2024

New generation: Manfrotto Befree tripods

Manfrotto has introduced new models in the popular Befree travel tripod series. These are available in different versions and with interchangeable heads.

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17. July 2024

Watch it again now: Canon EOS R5 Mark II News Talk

We were able to talk about the new Canon camera immediately after its release. Our guest was Silke an Mey, who was able to try out the new camera.

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17. July 2024

Canon EOS R5 II - A camera that sets new standards?

It's finally here! With the new EOS R5 II, Canon has unveiled a new flagship camera that completely rethinks not only photography but also videography. Find out what the camera can do in our blog post with video.

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17. July 2024

Hands On: Canon EOS R1 - the number one for sports?

Finally there is a new number 1 at Canon. We had the opportunity to test the new EOS R1 in advance and tell you what the new flagship can do and, of course, whether it can meet the high demands of sports photography.

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02. July 2024

LIVE-TALK: Leica D-Lux 8 - More than a lifestyle camera | with Paul Hüttemann

On Tuesday, July 2, we spoke with photographer & filmmaker Paul Hüttemann about the new Leica D-Lux 8, the new premium compact camera from Wetzlar. In our conversation with Paul, we found out what the camera is capable of, how it helps you to capture the really special moments and whether it is perhaps even more than just a lifestyle camera!

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26. June 2024

Maximum flexibility for every photograph with the Manfrotto Befree

If you like to travel a lot, you like to use a tripod, whether tripod or monopod. A journey is versatile, a journey has many facets when you are planning your next trip. But not only photographers and videographers who travel may need a tripod, especially in the production of stills / still lifes where the exact alignment of objects is important.

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25. June 2024

3 simple light setups in portrait photography | Vanessa Wunsch for Sony

Good light is often crucial in photography. That's why Vanessa Wunsch shows you 3 simple light setups for your next portrait shoot in this workshop.

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25. June 2024

Basics: Getting started with portrait photography | Vanessa Wunsch for Sony

In this workshop you will gain an exclusive insight into the working methods of photographer Vanessa Wunsch; from the initial idea to the planning and the finished picture.

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25. June 2024

Unconstrained creativity: The art of breaking the rules | Fabian Grell (Clipskills) for Panasonic

In this two-part live shooting workshop, L Mount photographer Fabian Grell shows you how to take impressive and extraordinary photos by consciously breaking the rules. Expand your photographic skills and discover the magic of creative freedom.

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25. June 2024

Focus on the essentials: Commercial Beauty Close-Ups | Eleni Bogatini for Canon

Sometimes less is more - in this workshop, photographer Eleni Bogatini will show you what this looks like in commercial beauty photo shoots.

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25. June 2024

Go Creative! Beauty portraits with a difference | Eleni Bogatini for Canon

Immerse yourself in the world of beauty photography and get creative!

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25. June 2024

Medium format vs. APS-C: Different portrait looks | David Klammer for Fujifilm

When and where does digital medium format make sense? Who needs 100 megapixel resolution? And how does APS-C compare in a portrait shoot? Find out in this workshop.

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25. June 2024

No pro, no problem: Authentic portraits without a professional model | David Klammer for Fujifilm

How do I put a person who is not used to being photographed in the right light? Which poses work, what role do the hands play and how do I lighten the mood on set? David Klammer has a few tips and tricks for these and many other questions.

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25. June 2024

Manual lenses: Character and easy handling | Christian Laxander for Voigtländer

Are you interested in manual focusing, maybe you already have a manual lens at home, but don't really dare to use it? Then this workshop is just right for you.

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25. June 2024

Character portraits in black and white | Jean Noir for Sigma

In this workshop, photographer Jean Noir invites you to create unique character portraits and tell stories with your very own visual language.

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25. June 2024

In order to properly set the scene for athletes' muscles and their characteristic faces, a different light is required than for other portrait shoots. You can find out what you should pay attention to, how best to set the light and which light shapers you can use in this workshop, where the European super middleweight boxing champion Leondrit Gashi will be portrayed.

25. June 2024

Action-packed sports photography | Jörg Schüler for Nikon

An eventful summer of sport with the European Championships and the Olympic Games is just around the corner. Sports photographer Jörg Schüler shows you how to take impressive and action-packed sports photos. What camera settings do you need to consider? Which perspectives increase the dynamics? The shoot here is with the European super middleweight boxing champion Leondrit Gashi.

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05. June 2024

Hands On: Canon RF 35mm f1.4 L VCM

We are always very happy when we receive mail from Canon, and this time we were able to get our hands on the Canon RF 35mm.

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22. May 2024

Hands on the Lumix S9 - The small full-frame camera from Panasonic

With the Lumix S9, Panasonic is focusing on a camera that is aimed at everyone, a camera that offers you creative freedom, by using Live LUTs and the new Lumix APP for your smartphone, the camera is aimed at people who no longer want to spend hours editing on their PC.

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16. May 2024

Hands on the novelties: Fuji X-T50 and GFX 100S II

An exciting day is ahead of us, today Fujifilm presented a great variety of products! With a total of four new products, three of which we have already been able to test. You can find out more in our blog article below.

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11. April 2024

11. April | LIVE-TALK: Natural wonder Iceland - Between fire + ice

In our live talk, we take you to the breathtaking landscape of Iceland. Join us on a virtual journey through the north and experience the fascination of the forces of nature up close. Sebastian Lehrke, landscape photographer and speaker, shares his experiences from his Iceland expeditions with us. In recent years, he has impressively documented the beauty and at the same time the danger of Icelandic nature.

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10. April 2024

Full format vs. APS-C format - What's so great about full format?

Every photography fan has heard the term "full-frame camera" or "full-frame sensor". But what is a full-frame sensor anyway and what impressive advantages does this larger sensor actually have compared to a smaller sensor? We want to answer these questions before you buy a new camera.

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28. March 2024

Hands On of the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 G2 for Nikon Z

The super popular Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 has been one of the best-selling standard zooms for years, so now finally comes the mount version for the Nikon Z mount. This gives Nikon's own 28-75mm a real competitor.

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