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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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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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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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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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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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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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01. December 2023

The best cameras 2023

Every year, only the latest cameras could be considered the best cameras of the year. But we all know that the best camera for you should also be within your budget - and that's not always the latest camera. That's why we've put together the best and most interesting cameras of 2023 for you here.

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14. November 2023

Guide to fog machines for photo & video

Adding fog effects to your recordings has never been easier! With Lensgo and SmokeGenie, there are several fog generators available on the market and we have them all! That's why we want to give you an assessment of what the various fog machines are best suited to and can be used for.

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06. November 2023

Christmas gift ideas for photographers

It's that time again. The Christmas season is just around the corner and the one or the other last minute Christmas gift must be bought!

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06. November 2023

The best cameras for beginners / novices

Photography is perhaps the most beautiful hobby! However, photography is certainly not one of the cheapest hobbies, and with this guide we want to give you an overview of which cameras are particularly well suited for starting this multi-faceted hobby.

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13. October 2023

Camera Basics #18: Megapixel explained

Everyone needs 100 megapixels! Or do they? Many photographers or smartphone owners always have discussions about megapixels. That's why we explain today what consequences megapixels have!

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11. October 2023

Camera Basics #17: Colorgrading with LUTs - 3D Luts

Almost nothing is as controversial as the use of color, the choice of the right colors is a major factor in the mood and feel of an image. Purists swear by the colors that come directly from the camera, and others edit the colors in post-processing down to the smallest detail.

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04. October 2023

Bird's eye view, the world from above | Camera Basics #16

In photography, there are many things that influence the effect of an image on the viewer. The choice of perspective is one of the first things that can be determined on location; this goes hand in hand with the choice of focal length or other settings.

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28. September 2023

Which DJI drone is compatible with which remote control?

The world of drones has evolved rapidly in recent years, and DJI is undoubtedly one of the leading manufacturers in the field. An important consideration when choosing a DJI drone is compatibility with the right remote control.

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22. September 2023

From the Schnappschuss: 'Behind the Scenes': 5 tips for better pictures

Anyone who takes photos knows that the work is far from done when you press the shutter release button - it's not uncommon for it to really start after the shoot. Of course, this can never be completely prevented, but there are a few things you can do to reduce the amount of work involved in post-processing. The following checklist will help you.

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17. August 2023

Camera Basics #15: What is bokeh anyway?

The magic of photography has always been characterized by its aesthetics of cropping and the play of light and shadow. The word bokeh comes from the Japanese and translated means as much as "blur" or also the "blurriness".

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07. August 2023

Difference between contrast, phase hybrid autofocus

Autofocus takes a lot of the work out of photography; of course, there are also purists who like to focus manually.

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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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03. August 2023

Camera Basics #13: CMOS, BSI sensor or stacked sensor? What are the differences?

As a specialist retailer, we have a mission: we want to give you the best possible advice and help you to better understand the differences between the various technologies available on the camera market. That's why we want to give you an understanding of the different sensor technologies today. In particular, the differences between the stacked sensor and the BSI sensor.

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01. August 2023

Camera Basics #12: Getting started with macro photography

Imaging small objects and details in a big way! That already describes macro photography very well! But what exactly could be a motif for this type of photography? Soap bubbles, insects, flowers, snowflakes and much more, that could include the shots as a motif.

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30. July 2023

Which binoculars for the next hike?

Nature is calling! Whether it's summer or winter that drives you to vacation or your next trip. With this article we want to give you a contribution to create the perfect basis for the discovery of the local wildlife.

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27. July 2023

The right binoculars for hunting

Finding an animal at a distance is not always easy, whether stalking, battue or driven hunt. A pair of binoculars as a perfect companion for hunting must require various criteria such as weather resistance under any condition, whether heavy rain or fog.

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25. July 2023

Things to know about deep discharge for camera batteries

Who has ever really dealt with camera batteries and the deep discharge. We have collected some information around the topic for you.

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