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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.


05. September 2024

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 - the perfect all-rounder?

There are already quite a few standard zooms on the market. However, the new Sigma 28-105mm DG DN Art for Sony FE and L mount with a continuous aperture of 2.8 is not yet available. In this blog post with video, we reveal what this lens can do and, above all, for whom it could definitely be worth a look.

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28. August 2024

Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II - new standards for portrait photography?

85mm fixed focal lengths with f/1.4 aperture for Sony FE mount. There are already a few of these. And now there's another one, but not just any one, but one that is set to set new standards: The new 85mm f/1.4 GM II. Find out what this lens can do and, above all, how it compares to its predecessor in this blog post with video.

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19. August 2024

Jada and David: The creative duo

Jada and David are a duo who specialize in very special photography concepts. They put an enormous amount of effort into building backdrops for every single picture. I spoke to Jada to find out what goes into their pictures.

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16. August 2024

Photo printers for at home and on the go

Our hard disks and memory cards fill up very quickly with countless great photos. But often these beautiful memories only remain digital and are rarely printed out.

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13. August 2024

Test of the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM

We have a new test report from wildlife and landscape photographer Marc Jeworrek. About the Canon wide-angle zoom: Canon RF 15-35mm f2.8, which he used on Helgoland.

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07. August 2024

New generation: Manfrotto Befree tripods

Manfrotto has introduced new models in the popular Befree travel tripod series. These are available in different versions and with interchangeable heads.

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07. August 2024

Camera Basics #24 - What are video codecs?

This time, the topic of video codecs is aimed at videographers, or those who want to become one. Photographers are less likely to be able to use them, but extra knowledge rarely hurts. We explain how video codecs work and what they are used for. Video codecs are very complex, which is why we will go into many facets here and also how you can improve or worsen your video editing performance by using different codecs.

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31. July 2024

The hype surrounding compact cameras is greater than it has been for a long time, and TikTok is perhaps to blame for this. But if you are desperately looking for an alternative to the Fujifilm x100v or Fujifilm x100vi that is much more readily available, we would like to introduce you to the best alternatives here.

26. July 2024

Camera Basic #23 - What is dynamic range?

Modern camera sensors contain a lot of image information, which can be used to your advantage when shooting in RAW format. The extent to which this image information can be exploited depends entirely on the ISO you use, as this greatly changes the sensitivity of the sensor.

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26. July 2024

The best travel cameras for your next vacation

Summertime is travel time! Most people at least go on vacation during the summer months and go on top photographic performances because they always have their camera ready to shoot. And for good reason, as you can get more subjects in front of your lens in a short space of time than ever before. Which camera to take with you, however, is usually a very difficult and always individual question.

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17. July 2024

Watch it again now: Canon EOS R5 Mark II News Talk

We were able to talk about the new Canon camera immediately after its release. Our guest was Silke an Mey, who was able to try out the new camera.

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17. July 2024

Canon EOS R5 II - A camera that sets new standards?

It's finally here! With the new EOS R5 II, Canon has unveiled a new flagship camera that completely rethinks not only photography but also videography. Find out what the camera can do in our blog post with video.

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17. July 2024

Hands On: Canon EOS R1 - the number one for sports?

Finally there is a new number 1 at Canon. We had the opportunity to test the new EOS R1 in advance and tell you what the new flagship can do and, of course, whether it can meet the high demands of sports photography.

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15. July 2024

Sony - The Choice for Landscape

Are you still looking for the perfect equipment for breathtaking landscape shots? Then Sony is the answer! With its Alpha cameras and G, as well as G-Master lenses, you can set new standards in landscape photography. Unleash your creativity and experience unparalleled image quality.

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10. July 2024

Hands on: Sony ZV-E10 II

Sony's ZV-E10 has been a popular camera for content creation for several years now. Now Sony has introduced a successor to the camera, the ZV-E10 II. In this blog post, you can find out what exactly Sony has improved in this camera.

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05. July 2024

Guide to the best vlogging cameras

Casey Neistat may have been one of the first vloggers ever and probably laid the foundation for today's influencers. By taking the viewer into the everyday madness.

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02. July 2024

LIVE-TALK: Leica D-Lux 8 - More than a lifestyle camera | with Paul Hüttemann

On Tuesday, July 2, we spoke with photographer & filmmaker Paul Hüttemann about the new Leica D-Lux 8, the new premium compact camera from Wetzlar. In our conversation with Paul, we found out what the camera is capable of, how it helps you to capture the really special moments and whether it is perhaps even more than just a lifestyle camera!

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26. June 2024

Maximum flexibility for every photograph with the Manfrotto Befree

If you like to travel a lot, you like to use a tripod, whether tripod or monopod. A journey is versatile, a journey has many facets when you are planning your next trip. But not only photographers and videographers who travel may need a tripod, especially in the production of stills / still lifes where the exact alignment of objects is important.

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25. June 2024

3 simple light setups in portrait photography | Vanessa Wunsch for Sony

Good light is often crucial in photography. That's why Vanessa Wunsch shows you 3 simple light setups for your next portrait shoot in this workshop.

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25. June 2024

Basics: Getting started with portrait photography | Vanessa Wunsch for Sony

In this workshop you will gain an exclusive insight into the working methods of photographer Vanessa Wunsch; from the initial idea to the planning and the finished picture.

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25. June 2024

Unconstrained creativity: The art of breaking the rules | Fabian Grell (Clipskills) for Panasonic

In this two-part live shooting workshop, L Mount photographer Fabian Grell shows you how to take impressive and extraordinary photos by consciously breaking the rules. Expand your photographic skills and discover the magic of creative freedom.

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25. June 2024

Focus on the essentials: Commercial Beauty Close-Ups | Eleni Bogatini for Canon

Sometimes less is more - in this workshop, photographer Eleni Bogatini will show you what this looks like in commercial beauty photo shoots.

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25. June 2024

Go Creative! Beauty portraits with a difference | Eleni Bogatini for Canon

Immerse yourself in the world of beauty photography and get creative!

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25. June 2024

Medium format vs. APS-C: Different portrait looks | David Klammer for Fujifilm

When and where does digital medium format make sense? Who needs 100 megapixel resolution? And how does APS-C compare in a portrait shoot? Find out in this workshop.

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25. June 2024

No pro, no problem: Authentic portraits without a professional model | David Klammer for Fujifilm

How do I put a person who is not used to being photographed in the right light? Which poses work, what role do the hands play and how do I lighten the mood on set? David Klammer has a few tips and tricks for these and many other questions.

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