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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.


04. November 2023

Possibilities in macro photography - live shoot with Christian Brockes (Wild Macro)

In this live shoot, Christian Brockes shows you the possibilities of macro photography

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03. November 2023

Right focal length for portrait live shooting with Thomas Adorff

In the second live shooting which focal length is perfect for your portraits and what effects they have on your image! Thomas Adorff gives you tips and tricks and tells you about his own experiences in portrait photography!

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03. November 2023

Hard light, striking, rich in contrast- Live shooting with Thomas Adorff

In this live shooting you will learn how to use hard light for your portraits. Thomas Adorff will answer your questions and show you in practice how you can directly implement tips and tricks!

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03. November 2023

Product & food photography on a new level: advantages of tilt-shift & Co. - live shoot

This shoot builds on the previous shoot 'Introduction to product photography'. The main focus here is on the advantages of tilt and shift lenses in product and food photography. I will go into the advantages and the new shooting possibilities.

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03. November 2023

Introduction to product photography - live shoot with Luis Rüsing

Introduction to product photography with the Fujifilm GFX medium format system. Using the example of a product, Luis Rüsing illustrates the procedure for setting the light and the advantages of the medium format system for his type of photography.

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28. October 2023

Top 5 photo spots in the Allgäu

Breathtaking nature, picturesque villages and charming towns: The Allgäu in the south of Germany has a lot to offer that makes the heart of photo fans beat faster. In this article, our guest author Lukas Richter tells you which 5 photo spots you should definitely have seen in the Allgäu.

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27. October 2023

Photo contest Orange - These are the winners!

Our winners from the last photo contest have been announced!

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24. October 2023

On vacation in Japan with the Panasonic S5IIx - 2 weeks test report

Nothing is more beautiful than traveling and vacation moments should be kept for eternity. Today I would like to give you an insight into my lifelong dream, or rather my dream trip, and what I had planned for it. I'm a passionate cosplay photographer and usually travel with the Nikon Z system. But I have to think outside the box when I look at the conditions in Japan and put my requirements into perspective.

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20. October 2023

Test report of the Fujifilm GFX 100 II

This review is special, just like this medium format camera! In the article we also offer you the download of raw images that we took with the GFX 100 II!

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13. October 2023

Camera Basics #18: Megapixel explained

Everyone needs 100 megapixels! Or do they? Many photographers or smartphone owners always have discussions about megapixels. That's why we explain today what consequences megapixels have!

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11. October 2023

Camera Basics #17: Colorgrading with LUTs - 3D Luts

Almost nothing is as controversial as the use of color, the choice of the right colors is a major factor in the mood and feel of an image. Purists swear by the colors that come directly from the camera, and others edit the colors in post-processing down to the smallest detail.

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04. October 2023

The new snapshot is here!

The latest issue of Schnappschuss' is all about Behind the Scenes!

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04. October 2023

Bird's eye view, the world from above | Camera Basics #16

In photography, there are many things that influence the effect of an image on the viewer. The choice of perspective is one of the first things that can be determined on location; this goes hand in hand with the choice of focal length or other settings.

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28. September 2023

Which DJI drone is compatible with which remote control?

The world of drones has evolved rapidly in recent years, and DJI is undoubtedly one of the leading manufacturers in the field. An important consideration when choosing a DJI drone is compatibility with the right remote control.

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27. September 2023

Wildlife and Landscape with the Sony Alpha 6700

It doesn't always have to be full frame! Marina and Benedikt were out and about in the Bavarian woods with the Sony Alpha 6700 and tested the combination with the 70-350mm for you in detail.

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26. September 2023

Medium format of the future with the Fujifilm GFX 100 II

Medium format is a myth that many photographers dream of and Fujifilm offers this dream with the GFX series, so after many years the GFX100 now gets the next generation with the GFX 100 II.

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25. September 2023

DJI Mini 4 Pro, foolproof to professional drone flight

DJI surprises us every time anew with the mini series, because this year the 249g drone gets more features of the larger drones, such as the popular waypoint function, with which drones flies along an established path. But also the camera has received some upgrades, more about that in a moment.

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22. September 2023

From the Schnappschuss: 'Behind the Scenes': 5 tips for better pictures

Anyone who takes photos knows that the work is far from done when you press the shutter release button - it's not uncommon for it to really start after the shoot. Of course, this can never be completely prevented, but there are a few things you can do to reduce the amount of work involved in post-processing. The following checklist will help you.

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12. September 2023

Our first test of the Panasonic Lumix G9II

This year there is simply a reason for Panasonic fans to celebrate, because their system cameras have been around for 15 years and this is celebrated with a new Lumix G9II. This camera is a welcome successor to the G9 and you can find out why in the following article.

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04. September 2023

Which binoculars for your next sailing trip

Water sports have their own requirements for binoculars, because at sea the binoculars are exposed to the tides and navigation is more difficult, and marine binoculars offer special features to provide you with the best possible support.

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29. August 2023

Sony Alpha 7c II and 7c R in comparison

With the Alpha 7c II and the 7c R, Sony introduces two new cameras that we were allowed to test in advance. In this blog post with a video, you can find out what both cameras can do and which camera is the best choice for you.

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29. August 2023

First test of the Sony 16-35mm f2.8 GM2 compared to the 16-35 GM1

The new Sony 16-35mm GM2 is here and sets new standards! It is lighter, sharper and even more compact than its predecessor! Therefore, we show you today the direct comparison of the two G-Master lenses and show whether an upgrade is worth it!

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29. August 2023

First test of the Sony 16-35mm f2.8 GM2 compared to the 16-35 GM1

The new Sony 16-35mm GM2 is here and sets new standards! It is lighter, sharper and even more compact than its predecessor! Therefore, we'll show you the direct comparison of the two G-Master lenses and tell you whether an upgrade is worth it!

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24. August 2023

Test report: The Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 zoom lens, which makes all fixed focal lengths obsolete!

Finally Nikon gets the Tamron 35-150mm and we could test it extensively for you! Besides a video, we also have many practical examples.

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17. August 2023

Camera Basics What is Bokeh?

The magic of photography has always been characterized by its aesthetics of cropping and the play of light and shadow. The word bokeh comes from Japanese and translates as âblurâ or the âblurrinessâ.

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