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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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20. January 2019

Canon EOS RP brings new blood into the world of the EOS R

The Canon EOS RP brings together all the advantages of the mirrorless design of a Canon system camera in an even more compact system. The easy step into the creative world of the EOS R with full-frame sensor. You can read everything you need to know about the new EOS RP in our article.

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05. January 2019

Hands on: The brand new Olympus OM-D E-M1X

We have already been able to try out the new Olympus flagship and are very impressed.

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25. December 2018

10 tips for a breathtaking fireworks photo

Poor lighting conditions and a fleeting subject: photographing fireworks is a bit of a challenge for amateur photographers. But if you follow these 10 tips, you can still capture the spectacular blaze of color.

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08. December 2018

8 gifts for photographers that are better than socks

With these eight gift ideas for photographers, you're guaranteed to avoid disappointment under the Christmas tree this year.

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11. October 2018

Fujifilm X-T3 revolutionizes video recording

The Fujifilm X-T3 is the new flagship of the X-Series and gives every video creator and ambitious photographer an incredible number of new features. We tested the camera for two weeks and in our article you can read all our impressions.

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01. October 2018

Olympus E-M1 Mark II in a practical test

The Olympus E-M1 Mark II offers excellent image quality, a fast autofocus and an extremely robust body. We tested the flagship OM-D in practice and took some pictures in Cologne.

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01. September 2018

Canon EOS R full frame

The photography world also speculated a lot about Canon. What's new at Photokina 2018? Will it be the long-awaited full-frame system? Now we have certainty: Canon has unveiled the EOS R, a new new system for full-frame format.

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Fujifilm XT20 10. August 2018

A year with the Fujifilm X-T20

In this field report, we'll look at the highlights of the X-T20 and our experiences from a year with the Fujifilm X system. We present photo and video examples and show what the camera can do.

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01. August 2018

Nikon Z - The new full-frame system

Nikon has officially unveiled the new Z System. This means that Photokina 2018 has its first really big novelty. And we were already able to test it.

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10. June 2018

Lumix GX80 vs. Lumix GX9

Are you interested in a compact system camera but have lost the overview? We show you two Panasonic models in a video and explain the differences between the Lumix GX80 and the new Lumix GX9.

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01. April 2018

Interview with style pirate Steffen Böttcher

In our interview with Steffen Böttcher, you can find out which of his photo trips impressed him the most and which camera he takes with him on vacation.

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22. February 2018

Canon M50 - Digital system camera

With the EOS M50, Canon presents the latest addition to the EOS M series. It offers you an innovative and compact package. The EOS M50 is the first mirrorless Canon system camera to enable the shooting of 4K videos.

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05. February 2018

Outdoor cases - optimum protection for professional camera equipment

Cameras, Lens and other pieces of equipment are often taken along on a city trip or vacation. Photographers often invest large sums of money in their professional camera equipment. It is therefore important to transport this precision equipment with appropriate care.

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28. January 2018

New ultra-compact drone from DJI unveiled - The Mavic Air

DJI - the global market leader in civilian drones - presented the new DJI Mavic Air on January 23, 2018. An ultra-compact mini drone to accompany you on all your adventures. Equipped with a 3-axis gimbal, 4K camera, a foldable design and modern flight aids, the Mavic Air surpasses all previous drone models on the market.

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20. January 2018

Panasonic DC-G9 hands-on

We tried out the Panasonic DC-G9 for you shortly after it went on sale. In our exclusive Foto Koch hands-on, we show you which features of the new Lumix system camera we particularly liked.

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01. December 2017

Instant cameras in comparison

Polaroid, Instax or Leica. The trend for instant cameras is experiencing a real rebirth.

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01. October 2017

Perspectives

Perspective is an essential part of photography! Regardless of how you photograph, it gives the photographer the opportunity to leave their usual field of vision and discover new angles. A deliberately chosen perspective is essential for interesting photos.

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01. August 2017

New world of drones at Foto Koch

There are many different drone & multicopter models. We test flew a model from each application area, including the DJI Spark and the DJI Mavic. We also flew a hexacopter from Yuneec, the Typhoon H. We would now like to give you our first impressions of the world of drones.

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05. July 2017

First impression Canon Eos 6D Mark II

We've waited a long time - now it's available! We at Foto Koch were allowed to try out the camera shortly after its presentation and were able to form our own opinion of the main new features.

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01. June 2017

Panasonic DC-TZ 91

Just in time for the travel season, Panasonic has launched a new edition of a well-known classic on the market. We couldn't resist the opportunity to subject this "top seller in pocket format" to a Foto Koch test exclusively for you.

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01. May 2017

It's all about the flow

Ruslan Khasanov shows us in a wonderful way how to make unique, whimsical photos and videos with simple means. He experiments with a wide variety of materials and creates sensational, colorful worlds.

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01. January 2017

Fujifilm enters a new era and launches new products

Today Fujifilm unveiled three new cameras, including the long-awaited GFX 50S, a mirrorless medium format camera with an outstanding 51.4 megapixels.

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01. March 2016

Sigma Art and Tamron SP series

What unites most photographers is the search for the perfect tool. This can sometimes cost a few euros more. Above all, this desire includes the search for a great lens. It should be extremely sharp and have a high-quality feel.

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