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Photography Blog | News, Technology & Inspiration

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.


31. August 2020

Missed the livestream? Sony Alpha 7S III with test images

Watch everything about the video and low-light highlight again now - with exclusive footage and technical expert Christian Laxander!

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16. August 2020

33 | 100 WANTED: The Schnappschuss

Back then it only had 16 pages, today it is the cult magazine with well-known photographers: the Schnappschuss.

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08. August 2020

31 | 100 Technical innovation: the submarine

the first German submarine was launched in 1906. A technical masterpiece! You can find out all the exciting details about the construction of the first submarine in this article.

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23. July 2020

Missed the EOS R5 livestream? | Watch the recording now!

The recording of the livestream with Canon product expert Gregor Zajac is now available on YouTube.

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21. July 2020

The new Nikon Z5

The new entry-level mirrorless system camera with full-frame sensor: the Nikon Z5. Perfect for all those who want to immerse themselves in the mirrorless full-frame world!

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13. July 2020

25 | 100 Aste Nagusia - What is that?

Photographer Anouk Stober was at the "Aste Nagusia" in Bilbao. That doesn't tell you anything? Find out in this article!

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09. July 2020

Long waited, much speculated: Everything about the new highlight Canon EOS R5 and R6

There has long been speculation as to whether the previously published specs are possible and whether the camera will deliver what it promises. Canon has now finally presented the new Canon EOS R5 and we were able to take a look at it in advance.

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02. July 2020

Challenge

The third challenge of the Online Photo Days was all about the theme "In front of your door". These are our winners!

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26. June 2020

Challenge Nature - The winners

The first challenge of the Online Photo Days was all about "Nature". These are our winners.

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16. June 2020

21 | 100 The king of the skies

In winter 2018, our trainee completed an internship in Berchtesgaden National Park as part of the "Eagle Project". You can find out exciting details about the king of the skies and the only Alpine national park in Germany in this article from the "100 photos 100 stories" series.

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11. June 2020

Tamron in E-mount frenzy | 28-200mm for full-frame hands-on

We tested the new Tamron 28-200mm for Sony E-mount for you in Düsseldorf. Thanks to the latest technical advances and innovations, Tamron has managed to go one step further. You can find out what has been optimized and what progress has been made in this blog post.

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03. June 2020

Fujifilm X-Series: Overview

Eugen Kamenew is an official Fujifilm X-Photographer and an instructor at the Foto Koch Akademie. In this video he introduces the Fujifilm X-Series.

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03. June 2020

Lighting with Profoto

Difficult lighting conditions? Profoto offers you perfect flash units so that you are optimally equipped for the next situation. Enjoy lighting design par excellence - always and everywhere, whether on camera or as an off-camera system.

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31. May 2020

Children's photography | Fujifilm

What tips and tricks are there for the "children's photography" genre and how do you put children in the best light? Find out in this video with Stefan Finger.

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31. May 2020

Innovative lighting concepts - Godox

Godox flash technology has been around for 25 years, LED continuous lighting and studio accessories with the latest technology - thoroughly professional! At its heart is a modern and innovative development department, with ideas and a sense of the future. Learn now the latest innovative lighting concepts in this video.

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31. May 2020

Innovative lighting concepts - Godox

Godox flash technology has been around for 25 years, LED continuous lighting and studio accessories with the latest technology - thoroughly professional! At its heart is a modern and innovative development department, with ideas and a sense of the future. Learn now the latest innovative lighting concepts in this video.

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30. May 2020

Seeing photographically - with Jens Landmesser

Colors, shapes, structures. How do they fit together in the image composition and how is an image perfectly structured? What tips and tricks are there to better train the "photographic eye" in order to create harmonious end results. Jens Landmesser explains all this in this video.

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30. May 2020

Versatility meets top performance - Nikon D780

SLR camera or mirrorless camera? This question divides photographers. In this video, Nikon expert and photographer Hendrik Mallmann explains why the Nikon D780 combines the best of both worlds and is the ideal solution for uncompromising photographers.

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29. May 2020

Vlogging like a pro - Nikon Z50 Vlogger Kit

More than just photography: Filming with the Nikon Z50. With the Vlogger Kit you have everything you need for a vlog with perfect picture and sound. In this video, Nikon expert and photo designer Juliander Enßle shows you how to easily record professional vlogs.

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27. May 2020

A shoot in Bilbao - Tamron

The artist and photographer Klaus Wohlmann is an active author and speaker, for example at workshops as part of the Tamron Academy. In this video you can find out all about his shoot in Bilbao.

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23. May 2020

Style meets functionality | Wandrd

The expert Axel Müller from Wandrd shows the currently very popular bags and backpacks. Find out about the advantages and other features of Wandrd backpacks in this video.

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22. May 2020

Photography basics - Tips 1

Canon Academy trainer Jens Landmesser explains the basics of photography. In this video you will learn about ISO, aperture and shutter speed, how they work together and what they ultimately change in the image.

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21. May 2020

The Tripod Sensation | Peak Design

The expert Axel Müller from Peak Design shows various products, including the Peak Design Travel Tripod, which has gone through the roof with the help of a Kickstarter campaign. Find out more in this video.

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20. May 2020

Frank Fischer - Olympus Vlogging Kit

Frank Fischer, owner of FF-Fotoschule and Olympus Visionary, has tested the Olympus Vlogger Kit and explains tips and tricks on how to shoot perfect vlogs in this video.

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11. May 2020

01 | 100 Schadowstrasse - A street in transition

One of the most popular shopping streets is constantly changing and will soon appear in new splendor. Düsseldorf's Schadowstraße has already been redesigned several times in the past and is currently undergoing reconstruction work as part of the Wehrhahn line.

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