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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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09. November 2022

Wildlife Filmmaking Equipment

What is the equipment of a documentary filmmaker who travels through the jungle, the desert or the forests of this world? We asked Johannes - this is what he answered!

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07. November 2022

Watch again now: Tips, Tricks Myths in Food Photography

Marina Jerkovic shows you tips, tricks and myths around the topic of food photography as part of our live shootings for the photo days in November 2022. In the second part, she will focus on the myths in food photography.

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07. November 2022

Watch again now: Essentials in Food Photography - Live Shoot with Marina Jerkovic

Marina Jerkovic will show you tips and tricks on the subject of food photography as part of our live shootings for the photo days in November 2022. She will focus on food styling and the basics.

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06. November 2022

Watch again now: Natural Portraits - Live Shooting with Luise Blumstengel

Luise Blumstengel shows you tips and tricks for natural portraits despite studio light during our live shootings for the photo days in November 2022

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05. November 2022

Watch again now: Fashion Photography - Live Shooting with Silke an Mey

Silke an Mey shows you in the context of our live shootings for the photo days in November 2022, tips and tricks around fashion photography. She will focus on technical details, camera settings and tips on how to take better pictures!

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05. November 2022

Watch again: Animal Portraits in Studio - Live Shooting with Tanja Brandt

Tanja Brandt will show you tips and tricks for your animal portraits during our live shootings for the Fototage in November 2022. She will focus on technical details, camera settings and tips on how to take better pictures!

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04. November 2022

Watch again now: The Five Best Portrait Tips - Martin Krolop

Martin Krolop gives you five portrait tips for your pictures as part of our live shootings for the photo days in November 2022. He will focus on technical details, camera settings and tips on how to take better pictures!

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02. November 2022

Back to the Roots: Fujifilm X-T5

With the 40 megapixel sensor, as well as the autofocus performance of the X-H2 fused with the retro body of the X-T3, the new Fujifilm X-T5 is a true wolf in sheep's clothing! Read more about the camera in this article.

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02. November 2022

Canon EOS R6 Mark II Hands-On

With the Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon launches a worthy successor to one of its most popular full-frame cameras. Find out what the new R6 II can do and whether the update is worth it in this article.

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26. October 2022

Sony Alpha 7R V Hands-On - The best autofocus on the market?

We've been waiting for it for a long time, and now it's here - the new Sony a7R V comes with autofocus that works in the dark and always knows where your knees are, insane video resolution, a whole three processors, and a brand new, unprecedented display technology. Find out what all this is about in this article!

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26. October 2022

System OM 5 Novelty

Today is the day! The System OM 5 camera is introduced and we summarize what's inside this little wonder

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25. October 2022

Using Sony's Creative Looks the Right Way - (Photo Days Preview)

In this video, Martin Krolop explains how to use the Sony Creative Looks correctly and goes into more detail about his workflow

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13. October 2022

Sony ZV-1F - your new vlogging camera?

The new Sony ZV-1F is the perfect entry-level vlogging camera for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. It's the perfect upgrade for influencers and content creators who have only worked with their smartphones.

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07. October 2022

New: Panasonic HC-X2 HC-X20

The HC-X20 and HC-X2 both bring the ability to work with 4K in 60p with a 1 inch sensor in a professional camcorder body. Together with the large telephoto lens and strong streaming capabilities, these cameras are suitable for almost any area of the film industry with particular strengths for broadcasting.

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28. September 2022

Sony Alpha FX 30 - the best entry-level cinema camera?

With the FX30, Sony has launched a new entry-level cinema camera. It comes with a newly developed 26 megapixel APS-C sensor and the housing of the FX3. Find out what the camera can do and how it stacks up against the FX3 and the a6600 in this article.

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07. September 2022

Canon camcorder news Legria and XA series

Canon has introduced five new camcorders from the Legria and XA series. The Canon Legria HF G70, XA-60 and XA-65, as well as XA-70 and XA-75. In this blog post, we give a rough overview of all the new camcorders.

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19. August 2022

Capture One iPad App

There is finally a Capture One version for the iPad, for all those who want to work on their images on the go and don't want to be tied to a computer.

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12. July 2022

Two new Canon RF lenses introduced

After introducing two new cameras from the EOS R series, Canon is now following up with two more RF lenses. With the new 24mm f/1.8 Macro and the 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 come two compact and lightweight lenses with amazing image quality, optical image stabilizer and fast autofocus.

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01. June 2022

Sony wide-angle offensive! Three new APS-C Lens introduced

Sony is not resting on its laurels again this year - once again there are new products from Japan! This time there are three new Lens for Sony's APS-C cameras. In this video we show you which focal lengths these are and what the lenses are capable of.

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31. May 2022

Novelty: Fujifilm X-H2S in practical test

Fujifilm brings a breath of fresh air to the X series. We have tested the Fujifilm X-H2S extensively and are thrilled!

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24. May 2022

Canon EOS R7 and EOS R10

Canon has presented several new products this time and we have tested them in this video! You can look forward to new releases from the camera and lens sector!

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22. May 2022

TAMRON Lens Utility: The future

TAMRON technology specialists Eric Willenbücher and Andreas Klein explain the possibilities and functions of the new TAMRON Lens Utility software using the two TAMRON innovations 28-75mm F/2.8 G2 and the 35-150mm F/2-2.8 as examples.

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21. May 2022

Japan Day Cosplay Shooting with Markus Igel | Fototage Livestream

Markus Igel shows you the world of cosplay in this live shooting.

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21. May 2022

Successful fashion photography with Nico Socha | Fototage Livestream

In this live shoot, Nico Socha will show you how to proceed in fashion photography, give you tips and tricks and show you how to realize fashion portraits in practice.

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21. May 2022

Flash and light setting with Nico Socha | Fototage Livestream

Light plays the decisive role in photography. Using it correctly is therefore fundamental.

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