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Kameratasche aus Leder - 5 Gründe für eine Premium Kameratasche, die Stil und Funktion vereint

Leather camera bag - 5 reasons for a premium camera bag that combines style and function

More Than Just Looks: Why Leather Camera Bags Are Gaining Attention “Leather camera bags? Sure, they look great—but are they really practical?” That might’ve been the assumption a few years ago....

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Ergonomie von Trageriemen: Wie sich Breite und Kantenverarbeitung auf den Komfort auswirken

Ergonomics of shoulder straps: How width and edge processing affect comfort

The focus of every photographer, musician or craftsman is the instrument itself: the camera, the guitar, the tools. Hours are spent fine-tuning the technology, settings and perfect equipment. But what...

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Die verborgenen Wurzeln der Hasselblad 500C/M: Ihre Verbindung zur Musik

The Hidden Roots of the Hasselblad 500C/M: Its Bond with Music

The Untold Story of the Hasselblad 500C/M and Music The Hasselblad 500C/M. If you’ve dabbled in photography, you’ve probably heard the name. Launched in 1957, this legendary medium-format camera won...

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5 Gründe, warum Sie 2025 über eine gebrauchte Leica Q2 nachdenken sollten

5 Reasons You Should Consider A Used Leica Q2 in 2025

For photography enthusiasts, Leica cameras are the ultimate aspiration. Among them, the Leica Q2 stands out for its stunning image quality and intuitive simplicity—qualities that keep it in high demand...

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Warum Leica-Kameras so besonders sind: Eine tiefgreifende Analyse der Leistung der Leica M11

Why Leica Cameras Are Exceptional: A Deep Dive into the Leica M11's Performance

The Leica M11 - More Than just a luxury camera When people hear the name "Leica M11", they often think of a luxury camera.  But this camera transcends mere status....

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Reisefreundliche Leder-Messenger: Maßgeschneidert als persönliche Gegenstände im Flugzeug

Travel-friendly leather messenger: Tailor-made as personal items on the plane

Traveling with expensive camera equipment and a laptop can be a real challenge for photographers. The desire to always have valuable equipment to hand when traveling clashes with the often...

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Prominente Blicke: Linda McCartneys ikonische Aufnahmen

Celebrity looks: Linda McCartney's iconic shots

Many people know Linda McCartney primarily from the music industry. The wife of ex-Beatle Paul McCartney was a member of his band Wings as a singer and keyboardist, which brought...

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Die 7 besten Leica-Kameras 2025 - Von Klassikern bis zur modernen Spitzenklasse

Die 7 besten Leica-Kameras 2025 - Von Klassikern bis zur modernen Spitzenklasse

Was macht Leica so besonders? Warum die Marke 2025 wieder im Rampenlicht steht Zeitloses Design und Handwerkskunst Schon im Moment, in dem du eine Leica in die Hand nimmst, spricht...

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Leder vs. synthetische Innenfutter bei Kamerataschen: Kratzfestigkeit und Staub

Leather vs. synthetic lining for camera bags: Scratch and dust resistance

A camera bag has to be able to do a lot: It should sit comfortably even on long trips, match your outfit in the city as well as for landscape...

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Fotografieren im Regen ohne synthetische Tasche

Taking photos in the rain without a synthetic bag

When the weather is bad, many amateur photographers prefer to stay at home, but you can take great pictures on wet days. The special lighting situation and diverse reflections and...

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Canons Kompaktkameras: Wenn Tragbarkeit auf Qualität trifft

Canon's compact cameras: when portability meets quality

If a camera needs to be small and light and at the same time meet high quality standards, Canon compact cameras are among the most interesting options on the market....

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Licht und Schatten: Die Porträttechniken von Richard Avedon

Light and shadow: The portrait techniques of Richard Avedon

Trendy consumption versus personality, luxury versus modesty, light versus shadow: these are stark contrasts that clash in the work of photographer Richard Avedon and characterize it just as much as...

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Die Psychologie der Farbe in der Fotografie: Einsatz der Leica Farbwissenschaft

The psychology of color in photography: using Leica color science

The effect a photo has on its viewers depends largely on the selection and presentation of colors. If you want to create moods, trigger emotions or convey messages, pay attention...

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Die Straßen und darüber hinaus: Bruce Davidsons New York

The streets and beyond: Bruce Davidson's New York

In challenging, difficult times, looking back to the past provides familiarity and creates a sense of security. So it is hardly surprising that nostalgia has become a major social and...

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Red Dot Editions erklärt: Speziell für Leica-Besitzer

Red Dot Editions explained: Especially for Leica owners

For generations, Leica has been more than just a manufacturer of cameras. Anyone who owns a Leica is choosing a piece of cultural history, an icon of photography and a...

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Eventfotografie: Momente einfangen mit Canon

Event photography: Capturing moments with Canon

Whether it's a roaring party night, a moving conference or a magical moment on stage - event photography not only captures images, but also emotions, atmosphere and the stories that...

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Einführung in die Infrarotfotografie

Introduction to infrared photography

Infrared photography opens up a fascinating world beyond what the human eye can perceive. It allows us to explore the light spectrum that lies just outside the red end of...

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Der Nikon-DSLR-Vorteil in der digitalen Welt von heute

The Nikon DSLR advantage in today's digital world

The latest news on digital photography is mostly about mirrorless systems rather than DSLRs. However, Nikon cameras with DSLR technology continue to offer undeniable advantages for modern photography. And this...

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Warum ist Sony ideal für Fotografie-Einsteiger?

Why is Sony ideal for beginners in photography?

Sony offers many camera models, including those for beginners. What suits you best depends on your ambitions. Do you only want to take photographs occasionally, dedicate yourself intensively to this...

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Die Rahmennähtechnik – Meisterdisziplin der Lederverarbeitung

The frame sewing technique - the master discipline of leatherworking

When talking about genuine craftsmanship, there is no getting around the welt sewing technique. It is one of the most traditional techniques that has been perfected over centuries in fine...

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12 Exposures – A Roll of Insights: Episode 1: Steve Mc Curry

12 Exposures – A Roll of Insights: Episode 1: Steve Mc Curry

Steve McCurry is one of the most famous photographers of our time. Known for his vibrant color and people-centric storytelling, his work has inspired generations of photographers and continues to...

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Visuelle Geschichten: Das Leben dokumentieren mit Dorothea Lange

Visual stories: Documenting life with Dorothea Lange

Born in New Jersey in 1895, the photographer Dorothea Lange influenced documentary photography, to which she gave decisive impetus, particularly as a form of social photography. Lange's photographs are not...

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Die Grundlagen von Blende und Schärfentiefe

The basics of aperture and depth of field

We all know that a good photo requires at least one great subject and a skillful composition. However, it is just as important to master the craft of photography, to...

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Hochzeitsfotografie: Unvergessliche Aufnahmen und wie man sie macht

Wedding photography: Unforgettable shots and how to take them

Your own wedding is one of those rare and absolutely unforgettable moments in life that you will remember happily for many years to come and whose photographs are absolutely important...

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Frans Lanting: Eine Reise durch die Wildnis – einzigartige Naturfotografie

Frans Lanting: A journey through the wilderness - unique nature photography

Animals, plants, landscapes, weather and natural phenomena are the classic subjects of nature photography. It is one of the most exciting and particularly challenging areas of photography. Many internationally renowned...

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Die geheimen Straßenpoträts von Vivian Maier

The secret street portraits of Vivian Maier

Today, Vivian Maier is a well-known figure in the genre of street photography and in the world of photography in general. However, this was not always the case, as the...

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Die entscheidenden Momente in der Straßenfotografie von Henri Cartier-Bresson

The decisive moments in Henri Cartier-Bresson's street photography

When we think of street photography as a genre today, we generally have a pretty clear idea of what practices and principles we associate with it. One of the most...

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Die besten Objektive für alltägliche Aufnahmen

The best lenses for everyday shots

Every photographer knows that the choice of lens is almost as important as the choice of camera. The most important thing is that the lens of choice matches your own...

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Mit Hasselblad um die Welt: Tipps für unvergessliche Reisefotos

Around the world with Hasselblad: Tips for unforgettable travel photos

Motifs, moods, extraordinary moments: The special thing about traveling is that we get deeply involved in the special nature of the surroundings and the encounters with people. It's all the...

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Die besten Sony Kameras für Aufnahmen bei wenig Licht

The best Sony cameras for low-light photography

Every professional and amateur photographer is aware of the fundamental importance of light for photography. Nevertheless, the appeal of capturing impressive moods and motifs with the camera even in low...

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Street Photography mit Fuji – Tipps & Techniken

Street Photography with Fuji - Tips & Techniques

With street photography, you capture authentic moments in public places. The focus is on people, their actions and interactions. The aim is to capture real life in unposed scenes. Successful...

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Mit Nikon durch die Nacht: So gelingen Aufnahmen von Sternen und Lichtermeeren

Through the night with Nikon: How to take pictures of stars and seas of light

Looking at the stars in the night sky has fascinated people since early times. This fascination continues to this day and even grows with the right camera equipment for night...

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Koblenz durch die Linse: Architektur, Alltag und Augenblicke

Koblenz through the lens: Architecture, everyday life and moments

Koblenz is just a stopover between Cologne and Mainz? From the photographer's point of view, this statement could hardly be more wrong. If you have a little curiosity and a...

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Maximieren Sie Ihre Zeit: Die besten Zeitmanagement-Tipps für Geschäftsreisende

Maximize your time: the best time management tips for business travellers

In the age of Zoom, Teams & Co, business trips are becoming less frequent, but face-to-face meetings are still essential for important topics. The diary for business trips is usually...

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Die ultimative Canon Hochzeitsfotografie Checkliste: So schaffen Sie unvergessliche Hochzeitsbilder

The ultimate Canon wedding photography checklist: How to create unforgettable wedding images

Wedding photography is more than just capturing moments - it tells the story of one of the most important days in your life. With the right preparations, optimal technology and...

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Canon's Leitfaden für Architekturfotografie

Canon's guide to architectural photography

The art of architectural photography is not only focused on imposing office buildings or ornate old buildings. This type of photography is fascinating in that it highlights spaces, shapes and...

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Sonys Leitfaden für die Food-Fotografie

Sony's guide to food photography

You often see it in restaurants: as soon as the colorful pizza or the sumptuous salad plate is on the table, people reach for their cell phones to take a...

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Cinematische Videos mit Nikon aufnehmen

Shooting cinematic videos with Nikon

The capabilities of modern digital cameras in the field of video are enormous and are in no way inferior to the recording of individual images. However, the recording of continuous...

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Nikons Leitfaden für Sportfotografie

Nikon's guide to sports photography

Sports photography captures dynamics and movement in an image, often showing drama and emotion. These insights are what make good sports photos so fascinating, and many people with a passion...

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Kreative Techniken für Fuji X-Series Benutzer

Creative techniques for Fuji X-Series users

The Fuji X series is characterized by excellent image quality in a compact design. Both beginners and professionals will find the right model among these mirrorless digital cameras with APS-C...

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Die Schönheit des Mittelformats: Hasselblad im Fokus

The beauty of the medium format: Hasselblad in focus

Medium format sensors have fascinating advantages over 35 mm or full format sensors. This is because the larger sensor area - compared to 35 mm cameras - contributes to an...

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Leitfaden für Einsteiger in die analoge Fotografie

Guide for beginners to analog photography

Vintage is in, and not just since yesterday. It may be due to the feeling of a weighty analog camera in your hand, the knowledge that every photo is unique...

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Die Bedeutung des Framings in der Fotografie

The importance of framing in photography

In the field of photo composition, there is a special technique in which the various picture elements are arranged in such a way that they form a frame in the...

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Tipps für bessere Smartphone-Fotografie

Tips for better smartphone photography

Taking photos with a smartphone has one decisive advantage in particular: you always have the device with you anyway and can often capture important things and beautiful moments in passing...

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Wie man einen Foto-Essay erstellt: Planung und Durchführung

How to create a photo essay: Planning and execution

A photo essay can be created for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you want to document things from your surroundings for purely private purposes or take part in a photo...

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Belichtungsreihen für Bilder mit hohem Dynamikumfang

Exposure bracketing for images with a high dynamic range

The interplay of light and shadow is particularly effective in high-contrast photos. A scene appears more vivid and spatial when bright areas create visual accents and deep shadows lend structure...

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Astrofotografie leicht gemacht mit Hasselblad

Astrophotography made easy with Hasselblad

Any camera with manual setting options and a wide-angle lens is suitable for capturing images of a starry sky in a way that the naked eye cannot see. If you...

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street with people

Learning to superimpose: depth in street photography

Street photography looks at the small, often overlooked moments of life around us. You can encounter them anywhere, because street photography is only limited to the streets in the literal...

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Fokustechniken für professionelle Porträts

Focus techniques for professional portraits

We are all familiar with captivating portraits that immediately cast a spell over us - be it through an intense gaze, a gentle smile or the skillful staging of a...

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Mehrfachbelichtungen: Kreative Effekte in der Fotografie

Multiple exposures: Creative effects in photography

Multiple exposures, which today represent an art form in their own right in the world of photography, were probably originally one of those wonderful accidents or oversights that create something...

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