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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.


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07. December 2023

Live-Talk: On safari in Botswana - with Lisa + Paul Hüttemann

Lisa and Paul Hüttemann talk about their trip to Botswana, the challenges of photographing in the wilderness and the journey of the pictures from the camera to the printed magazine.

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16. November 2023

Hands on the new Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S

Sigma's 70-200 f/2.8 is a strong competitor to lenses from Sony and Panasonic. The attractive price of €1,699 RRP makes the Sigma a worthwhile alternative, especially in comparison to the 70-200 2.8 from Panasonic and Sony's new G-Master, which is significantly more expensive.

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04. November 2023

Creative lighting - live shoot with Fabian Grell (Clipskills)

In this live shooting workshop, L Mount photographer Fabian Grell demonstrates the often surprisingly simple tricks that can be used to create really creative and unusual portrait photos in the studio.

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04. November 2023

Content creation - Photo and video - Live shoot with Vanessa Wunsch and Anna Rommel

Vanessa Wunsch specializes in working with creators and brands! In the second live shoot, you will learn all about content creation and how Vanessa and Anna combine photo and video.

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04. November 2023

Collaboration with creators and brands - live shoot with Vanessa Wunsch and Anna Rommel

Vanessa Wunsch specializes in working with creators and brands! During this live shoot, you will get to know her way of working and learn great tips and tricks to take your photography to the next level.

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04. November 2023

Basics of Cosplay Photography - Live Shooting with EosAndy

Andreas Krupa has specialized in cosplay photography. In this live shoot you will get to know his way of working and can learn great tips and tricks in the shoot to raise your photography to a new level.

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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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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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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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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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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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04. August 2023

Watch again: Current trends in wedding photography

We spoke with wedding photographer and filmmaker Awid Safaei about his work, new trends in wedding photography, and his journey into self-employment. Awid told us why he shoots weddings and how he produces video content for Instagram on the side.

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12. July 2023

The new Sony ECM-M1

With the new ECM-M1, Sony also wants to make the world of content creation even easier in the accessories sector. Find out what the new shotgun microphone can do and for whom it is suitable in this blog post and our video.

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12. July 2023

Sony 70-200 f/4 OSS G II - Tele or macro?

Use a 70-200 as a macro? Now it's possible! We introduce you to the new Sony 70-200 f/4 G II, Sony's 73rd E-mount lens with an interesting twist.

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12. July 2023

Sony Alpha 6700 - Does APS-C live on for photo fans?

This year, we've already introduced a few new Sony products, only so far the focus has been heavily on content creators and vloggers. This is about to change, as we have tested a special new camera. Find out whether the Alpha 6700 lives up to the high expectations in this blog post and in our video.

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07. July 2023

The new Leica Q3 in the test

We finally had the chance to test the new Leica Q3 for you. Find out here what this camera can do and why it is the most potent Leica yet.

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09. June 2023

5 reasons for the Canon EOS R5 C

Photographer and videographer Daniel Ernst has tested the Canon EOS R5 C. In this video, you can see the advantages of this camera, especially in direct comparison to its predecessor, the EOS R5.

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05. June 2023

Small sets with infinite possibilities Live shooting with Lyonel Stief

As part of our Photo Days 2023: Small sets with infinite possibilities - reclining portraits and more with Lyonel Stief

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05. June 2023

Creative lighting - live shooting with Lyonel Stief

Live shooting as part of our photo days 2023 with Lyonel Stief

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05. June 2023

The aperture - understanding and using it correctly with Frauke Bönsch

Frauke Bönsch will show you how to use the aperture correctly in your pictures and what effects you can achieve as part of our live shoots for the Photo Days in June 2023.

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