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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.


23. November 2022

Test report OM System OM-1 - User test of a nature photographer

We had the opportunity to win the nature and landscape photographer for a review of the OM-1. In this article, he tells you about his experiences with the new camera from OM System, formerly Olympus.

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14. November 2022

From the snapshot humor: naughty fruits

From the current snapshot: Fruit is delicious and healthy. But otherwise it is rather unexciting. It's just lying around. Or? Photographer Victoria Ivanova puts her pears in the scene in a fun way, playing with the magic of black-and-white shots.

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09. November 2022

Wildlife Filmmaking Equipment

What is the equipment of a documentary filmmaker who travels through the jungle, the desert or the forests of this world? We asked Johannes - this is what he answered!

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07. November 2022

Watch again now: Tips, Tricks Myths in Food Photography

Marina Jerkovic shows you tips, tricks and myths around the topic of food photography as part of our live shootings for the photo days in November 2022. In the second part, she will focus on the myths in food photography.

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07. November 2022

Watch again now: Essentials in Food Photography - Live Shoot with Marina Jerkovic

Marina Jerkovic will show you tips and tricks on the subject of food photography as part of our live shootings for the photo days in November 2022. She will focus on food styling and the basics.

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06. November 2022

Watch again now: Natural Portraits - Live Shooting with Luise Blumstengel

Luise Blumstengel shows you tips and tricks for natural portraits despite studio light during our live shootings for the photo days in November 2022

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05. November 2022

Watch again now: Fashion Photography - Live Shooting with Silke an Mey

Silke an Mey shows you in the context of our live shootings for the photo days in November 2022, tips and tricks around fashion photography. She will focus on technical details, camera settings and tips on how to take better pictures!

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05. November 2022

Watch again: Animal Portraits in Studio - Live Shooting with Tanja Brandt

Tanja Brandt will show you tips and tricks for your animal portraits during our live shootings for the Fototage in November 2022. She will focus on technical details, camera settings and tips on how to take better pictures!

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04. November 2022

Watch again now: The Five Best Portrait Tips - Martin Krolop

Martin Krolop gives you five portrait tips for your pictures as part of our live shootings for the photo days in November 2022. He will focus on technical details, camera settings and tips on how to take better pictures!

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02. November 2022

Back to the Roots: Fujifilm X-T5

With the 40 megapixel sensor, as well as the autofocus performance of the X-H2 fused with the retro body of the X-T3, the new Fujifilm X-T5 is a true wolf in sheep's clothing! Read more about the camera in this article.

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02. November 2022

Canon EOS R6 Mark II Hands-On

With the Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon launches a worthy successor to one of its most popular full-frame cameras. Find out what the new R6 II can do and whether the update is worth it in this article.

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26. October 2022

Sony Alpha 7R V Hands-On - The best autofocus on the market?

We've been waiting for it for a long time, and now it's here - the new Sony a7R V comes with autofocus that works in the dark and always knows where your knees are, insane video resolution, a whole three processors, and a brand new, unprecedented display technology. Find out what all this is about in this article!

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26. October 2022

System OM 5 Novelty

Today is the day! The System OM 5 camera is introduced and we summarize what's inside this little wonder

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25. October 2022

Using Sony's Creative Looks the Right Way - (Photo Days Preview)

In this video, Martin Krolop explains how to use the Sony Creative Looks correctly and goes into more detail about his workflow

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13. October 2022

Sony ZV-1F - your new vlogging camera?

The new Sony ZV-1F is the perfect entry-level vlogging camera for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. It's the perfect upgrade for influencers and content creators who have only worked with their smartphones.

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07. October 2022

New: Panasonic HC-X2 HC-X20

The HC-X20 and HC-X2 both bring the ability to work with 4K in 60p with a 1 inch sensor in a professional camcorder body. Together with the large telephoto lens and strong streaming capabilities, these cameras are suitable for almost any area of the film industry with particular strengths for broadcasting.

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04. October 2022

Find the right binoculars for bird watching

With this guide, we want to recommend the best binoculars for bird watching. So that you can now also enjoy the migratory birds in autumn.

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28. September 2022

Sony Alpha FX 30 - the best entry-level cinema camera?

With the FX30, Sony has launched a new entry-level cinema camera. It comes with a newly developed 26 megapixel APS-C sensor and the housing of the FX3. Find out what the camera can do and how it stacks up against the FX3 and the a6600 in this article.

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22. September 2022

Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS test

We were able to test the Canon 85mm F/1.2 with Defocus Smooting Technology / Coating. Find out what it can really do in our test report!

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20. September 2022

89 | 100 Meteora Monasteries

Foto Koch is celebrating 100 years and we're telling the best stories about you, because without your enthusiasm we wouldn't be here. Today's story is about the Meteora monasteries in Greece.

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20. September 2022

Street photography guide

Better pictures, with these tips and tricks about photography and equipment

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15. September 2022

The small moments

There are many small moments in our lives that make our lives more beautiful. Very often it is children who give us these moments. Photographer Chiara Doveri accompanies families to capture such moments

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15. September 2022

The small moments

There are many small moments in our lives that make our lives more beautiful. Very often it is children who give us these moments. The photographer Chiara Doveri accompanies families to capture such moments

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12. September 2022

Nikon Nikkor Z 105mm MC test report

Looking for a telephoto macro? Nikon's 105mm may be just what you're looking for!

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09. September 2022

Fujifilm X-H2 - the new 40 MP flagship

The new Fujifilm X-H2 comes with a 40 megapixel APS-C sensor and 8K video resolution. It is the new flagship of the Fujifilm X cameras. Find out everything you need to know about the new camera in this blog post.

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