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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.


21. May 2022

Portraits with simple means with Nico Socha | Fototage Livestream

Niko Socha shows you in this live shooting how you can create portraits very easy with simple means.

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21. May 2022

Action shooting - skilfully capturing fast movements with Christian Laxander | Fototage Livestream

Christian Laxander shows you how to capture fast movements with Sony during our live shoots. He will focus on technical details, camera settings and tips on how to take better pictures!

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21. May 2022

Animal Portraits with Christian Laxander | Fototage Livestream

Christian shows you how to skilfully portray dogs and takes advantage of the Sony system.

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21. May 2022

Create your unique moments!

Inspired by the legendary FM-2, the Z fc is the perfect combination of tradition and contemporary digital design. In this video, Heike Jasper introduces you to everything about the Nikon Z fc!

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20. May 2022

Poppy fashion photos and portraits with Per Appelgren | Fototage Livestream

This is where it gets colorful. Per shows you how to create successful photos with color.

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20. May 2022

Realize shoots professionally with Per Appelgren | Fototage Livestream

Per Appelgren gives you insights into how to shoot professionally, including with Capture One. He also discusses tethering and other technology-based components.

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20. May 2022

Basics of portrait and fashion photography with Anna Helm | Fototage Livestream

Photographer Anna Helm gives an insight into her work and shares tips tricks.

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20. May 2022

Secrets of beauty photography with Anna Helm | Fototage Livestream

In the shoot you will learn a few basic tricks on the way to the perfect beauty picture.

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20. May 2022

5 tips for ideal editing with Capture One

Capture One expert Philip Reichwein presents tips and tricks for ideal editing in Capture One! Have fun.

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16. May 2022

Winner photo contest - favorite places

With the theme "Favorite Places" the photo contest for the new issue of Schnappschuss magazine started into a new round. These are the winners!

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11. May 2022

Sony Xperia 1 Mark IV - Finally smartphone innovation again?

The Sony Xperia 1 smartphone family is growing: Sony wants to really shake up the smartphone market again with the new Xperia 1 IV. But why is this so interesting for the photo and video scene?

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10. May 2022

Novelty DJI Mini 3 Pro

The new DJI Mini 3 Pro is one of the most interesting drones of 2022, because it is the first drone that can take vertical shots without cropping the image and still be super small and light.

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05. May 2022

Animal Safari Photography Tips

Shoot better wildlife pictures on your next trip. With these tips about photography and the right equipment.

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27. April 2022

Novelty: Sony SEL 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

The new Sony SEL 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is more than just a new edition. With a completely new, smaller and lighter body that is packed with features. But a lot has changed on the inside, too. New lens elements, coatings, and autofocus motors. Find out more in our article.

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14. April 2022

Nikon Z9 - The new firmware version 2.0

Nikon has just released a new firmware update for their flagship model. Firmware version 2.0 brings many new features for filmmakers and photographers. In addition to the ability to record 8K 60p in N-RAW internally, it is now also possible to record 4K oversampling from 8K in 60p, among other new features.

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12. April 2022

The secrets of nature

Detailed close-ups, plants that glow in neon colors and rise glittering from the darkness: Craig Burrows' photographs of fluorescent plants are enchanting and reminiscent of a completely different fantasy world. He shows things that you don't normally see.

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08. April 2022

Creative photography with Canon

On April 8, we will talk to Luca Gercke about his work with the EOS R system as part of our Canon Days.

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01. April 2022

Nason One - The camera we've all been waiting for

Big news today! The Japanese tech start-up Nason presents their new innovation - the Nason ONE - at their own big event. The brand new Nason One is a professional camera that is supposed to be a real competitor to Sony's Alpha 1, Canon's EOS R3 and Nikon's Z9. One feature in particular is highlighted: The Nason One has a fully AI-based autofocus that is supposed to change the entire photo scene.

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22. March 2022

New Sony 16-35mm f/4 G lens!

The new Sony 16-35mm f/4 G is a compact zoom lens with a continuous aperture of f/4. It weighs just 353 grams and offers excellent image quality, internal focus and internal power zoom. These three aspects make it the perfect lens for travel photographers, filmmakers, vloggers, content creators.

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07. March 2022

Camera Basics #10 - Lighting

The lighting in a photo or video is one of the most important aspects to create an interesting image. In this post you'll find tips and tricks on how lighting works properly and how to use it!

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03. March 2022

Watch again: OM SYSTEM OM-1 in livestream

We spoke with an OM System expert about the new OM-1.

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01. March 2022

Tamron Lens Utility Presentation

In the new free version of Tamron Lens Utility, it is now possible to customize the previously released lenses Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Sony FE-Mount & Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony FE-Mount down to the last detail to suit personal needs.

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28. February 2022

Snapshot 66: 12 questions for...

We have asked the photographer Matthias Heiderich in the context of our snapshot magazine, 12 questions about his photography, inspiration and his person!

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24. February 2022

Watch again now: Myth Medium Format

Martin Krolop talked to us about the mystique of medium format and the Fujifilm GFX system. Martin also gave informative insights into portrait photography with the Fujifilm GFX 50S II in the studio as well as outdoors.

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22. February 2022

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 Review

We've waited a long time for it, now it's here - the Panasonic Lumix GH6! With the new GH6, Panasonic launches a new camera with new active cooling, 5.7k video, Apple ProRes and 100MP photos. Find out what else is new in our detailed review.

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