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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.


16. April 2024

Hands on: Sony 16-25mm f/2.8 G

There's news from Sony again: a brand new 16-25mm with f/2.8 aperture. Of course, we've had a first look at the new lens. In this blog post, you can find out what it can do and for whom the new lens might be just right.

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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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09. April 2024

Introducing: DJI RS4, RS4 Pro and Focus Pro

The most exciting DJI innovations have been presented, in addition to the RS 4, the Focus Pro system was introduced, which brings significant new improvements in addition to a new LiDAR sensor.

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03. April 2024

Guide to the best compact cameras 2024

When you think of a compact camera, you might think of a Leica Q, Ricoh GR or Fujifilm X100, but there are many more cameras that can be described as compact cameras. The compact camera can look back on a long history in which many brands were represented.

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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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27. March 2024

Guide to video and lamp tripods

Anyone who produces videos is sure to ask themselves this one question: Which tripod for my camera and lights? We want to offer you some initial help here.

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21. March 2024

LIVE-TALK: Voigtländer - Lenses with charm

In a live talk, we spoke with Hamburg-based photographer Philip Rösler about Voigtländer lenses. We talked about what makes the charm and look of these lenses so special, which lenses Philip particularly likes to use and what results you can achieve with Voigtländer lenses. As with his camera, the Leica M10, the handling, look and feel of his lenses is particularly important to Philip. Do the Voigtländer lenses meet these requirements?

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21. March 2024

What often remains hidden on the ground

Most people know the city they live in like the back of their hand. At least that's what they would say if they were asked. But how well do we really know our immediate surroundings? Especially off the beaten track and beyond the facades of buildings. Do we know who the people are who live just a few kilometers away from us? Do we know them? What do we know about their stories?

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13. March 2024

Camera Basic #03 - What is ISO sensitivity?

ISO is one of the core elements of photography. If you understand ISO, you can work much better with the light in many situations and can also use ISO noise as a stylistic device for your photos.

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07. March 2024

Hands On: Leica SL3

The new full-frame flagship from Leica is finally here! Find out what makes the new SL3 so special compared to its predecessor in this blog post with video!

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28. February 2024

Camera Basic #20 - Open Gate and its advantages for social media explained

Social media has become indispensable and the technology continues to develop. Open gate technology offers the possibility of reading the full sensor for video, but what does that mean?

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24. February 2024

Live workshop sports photography with the Sony Alpha 9 III

Sony unveiled the Alpha 9 III, a revolutionary new camera for sports photographers, at the end of 2023... Now the camera is finally here and on Saturday, February 24, you'll have the opportunity to see it live in action and try out the new features for yourself! Sports photographer Thomas Fähnrich will show you what's possible with the A9 III and how to take action-packed photos of athletes.

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21. February 2024

The new Sony 24-50mm f/4 - standard or premium?

A new 24-50mm, yes, that's right: 24-50 with f/2.8 aperture. To be honest, we didn't expect Sony to launch such a lens on the market. We took a look at the new lens. You can find out what it can do compared to the many other standard zooms from Sony in this blog post with video.

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21. February 2024

Hands On: Sigma 500mm DG DN S

The Olympics are just around the corner! That means we can look forward to seeing what lenses will be released this year! With this extremely compact full-frame telephoto fixed focal length with an incredible 500mm, a first bolide is coming onto the market for Sony Fe and L-Mount.

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20. February 2024

Fujifilm X100VI - The camera everyone has been waiting for!

Hardly any other camera has been as sought after in recent years as the Fujifilm X100V! Now there is finally a successor that has fulfilled all our expectations! We'll show you what they are in this blog post with video!

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15. February 2024

Small luggage when traveling - experiences with Fuji and Nikon

A year ago, photographer Hans-Jürgen Sommer reported on his experiences with fast, manual lenses in flamenco photography in a very exciting article. In the meantime, he has also discovered his love for travel photography. In this guest article, he shows that good travel subjects are sometimes not that far away and that even comparatively small luggage is capable of taking great pictures.

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14. February 2024

Review of the Nikon Z f retro camera with full-frame sensor

Finally, after its launch in October 2023, we were able to present the Nikon Z f a vintage sister of the Nikon Z6 II with the more modern autofocus system of the larger Z9/Z8 models. However, the focus here is not on the design, but also on the features of the camera! Manual lenses with electronic contact benefit enormously here.

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13. February 2024

Guide: Cameras for wildlife photography 2024

Animal photography has been as trendy since 2023 as it was last in 2020, which is why we would like to introduce the best current cameras for animal photography to the beginners and professionals among you.

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08. February 2024

Guide to moon photography

There are not only a few myths and stories from the past few years about our celestial satellite, but it is also more than ever the focus of astronomers, scientists and the like. In this article, we want to give you the best tips on equipment and settings for the perfect photo of the moon.

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30. January 2024

Test of the new OM-1 Mark II and the M.Zuiko 150-600mm

Perfect for any outdoor adventure: these are the new OM-1 Mark II and the M.Zuiko 150-60mm. We took a detailed look at the new products from OM System - find out what makes them so special in our blog post with video

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23. January 2024

Test of the Canon RF-70-200mm f 2.8

The Canon RF 70-200mm f 2.8 has probably long been on many people's wish lists. Marc Jeworrek has tested everything this lens can do for us in detail.

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22. January 2024

Camera Basics #19: Tilt shift lenses and the effect explained

The tilt shift effect is certainly an old shoe for many photographers, but this effect is very interesting to consider because it can be found in many facets of photography, so the use of tilt shift optics is not only at home in architectural photography.

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19. December 2023

The best tripods and tripod heads for wildlife photography

Anyone who is active in wildlife photography knows that it quickly becomes difficult with a camera and a long telephoto lens without having the right tripod to hand. Whether monopod or tripod, video head or gimbal head.

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12. December 2023

The best portrait lenses 2023 - More than fixed focal lengths

The best portraits are taken with fixed focal lengths, aren't they? Our colleagues in the store always get lots of questions about photography, from cameras to accessories, everything is included but we also always discuss the best lenses with each other!

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