Riko Best

@UCg0l9anP9Lbczh3_F--Zmow - 102K subscribers

Welcome to my channel! I’m Riko Best, founder of the Filterfotograf brand, developer of the LC PRO 100 filter system, and author of several photography books. For over three decades, photography has shaped my life – from the days of analog film to today’s landscape adventures around the globe. Here, you’ll find true passion for landscape photography: photo walks, inspiring travel adventures, practical technical tips, in-depth filter knowledge, and honest gear insights straight from the field. I’ll show you how to enhance your images with the right filters, settings, and creative vision. If you want to take your skills further, I offer workshops and photo tours designed to guide you step by step toward impressive results – whether you’re a beginner or already experienced. Join the community and rediscover photography in a whole new way.

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Want to finally learn photography for real? These 100 practical projects will help / The 100 Phot...

Want to finally learn photography for real? These 100 practical projects will help / The 100 Phot... Riko Best

12.8K views - 6 days ago

Perfect exposure when taking photos 📷 - Learn photography from A to Z: Understanding the histogram

Perfect exposure when taking photos 📷 - Learn photography from A to Z: Understanding the histogram Riko Best

22.1K views - 1 week ago

Perfect photos with your smartphone thanks to CPL and ND filters with the Filterfotograf mobile f...

Perfect photos with your smartphone thanks to CPL and ND filters with the Filterfotograf mobile f... Riko Best

32.8K views - 1 week ago

New Mini Vintage Digital Cameras Tested – Toy with Filter or Serious Camera?

New Mini Vintage Digital Cameras Tested – Toy with Filter or Serious Camera? Riko Best

6.1K views - 2 weeks ago

OM System 8–25mm F4 PRO / ONLY F4 – BUT STILL PRO? – My honest practical test

OM System 8–25mm F4 PRO / ONLY F4 – BUT STILL PRO? – My honest practical test Riko Best

20.3K views - 3 weeks ago

The Brightin Star 12mm F2.8 lens for Canon RF full-frame cameras is a surprise! But can it deliver?

The Brightin Star 12mm F2.8 lens for Canon RF full-frame cameras is a surprise! But can it deliver? Riko Best

27.3K views - 4 weeks ago

Northern Lights in the heart of Germany? The real reason surprises many – here's what you need to...

Northern Lights in the heart of Germany? The real reason surprises many – here's what you need to... Riko Best

54.8K views - 1 month ago

Filter photographer, something you probably wouldn't have guessed, this is what happens when you ...

Filter photographer, something you probably wouldn't have guessed, this is what happens when you ... Riko Best

28.4K views - 1 month ago

The comprehensive rectangular filter comparison: 100 mm systems at a glance. Comparison: 100 mm s...

The comprehensive rectangular filter comparison: 100 mm systems at a glance. Comparison: 100 mm s... Riko Best

36.8K views - 1 month ago

Print perfect photos – anytime, anywhere – Canon Selphy CP 1500 mobile mini photo printer / Review

Print perfect photos – anytime, anywhere – Canon Selphy CP 1500 mobile mini photo printer / Review Riko Best

36.1K views - 1 month ago

Learn photography from A to Z: G is for gray card – Perfect white balance explained

Learn photography from A to Z: G is for gray card – Perfect white balance explained Riko Best

5.1K views - 1 month ago

Learn photography through image analysis & critique - Your image in focus #23 / Photography course

Learn photography through image analysis & critique - Your image in focus #23 / Photography course Riko Best

6.2K views - 1 month ago

Between volcanoes, waterfalls, and ruins – the Azores at their most extreme. Azores photo tour

Between volcanoes, waterfalls, and ruins – the Azores at their most extreme. Azores photo tour Riko Best

21.8K views - 1 month ago

Many customers are unaware: These returns are considered fraud under the law.

Many customers are unaware: These returns are considered fraud under the law. Riko Best

38.1K views - 1 month ago

How to photograph fireworks correctly – professional tips & settings for top photos

How to photograph fireworks correctly – professional tips & settings for top photos Riko Best

88.2K views - 2 months ago

Which Photography Filters Do You Really Need? UV, CPL, ND, GND | A–Z (F)

Which Photography Filters Do You Really Need? UV, CPL, ND, GND | A–Z (F) Riko Best

34.4K views - 2 months ago

Amazing Waterfall Photos! Mistakes That Ruin Everything – How to Take Perfect Photos

Amazing Waterfall Photos! Mistakes That Ruin Everything – How to Take Perfect Photos Riko Best

20.1K views - 2 months ago

100,000 Subscribers for the Second Time! Why Does It Feel So Different Now?

100,000 Subscribers for the Second Time! Why Does It Feel So Different Now? Riko Best

31.6K views - 2 months ago

How to expose correctly! Exposure explained simply - Learn photography from A to Z, Episode E

How to expose correctly! Exposure explained simply - Learn photography from A to Z, Episode E Riko Best

17.7K views - 2 months ago

UNBELIEVABLE! 🎉 5x LC PRO 100 are going out – the big winner draw for the 100,000 subscriber anni...

UNBELIEVABLE! 🎉 5x LC PRO 100 are going out – the big winner draw for the 100,000 subscriber anni... Riko Best

3.5K views - 2 months ago

A1 ANTIGRAVITY: This 8K 360 drone breaks ALL limits! Review / Test

A1 ANTIGRAVITY: This 8K 360 drone breaks ALL limits! Review / Test Riko Best

95K views - 2 months ago

AZORES! A PHOTO adventure in a volcanic paradise – incredible subjects!

AZORES! A PHOTO adventure in a volcanic paradise – incredible subjects! Riko Best

25.3K views - 2 months ago

THE DRONE OF THE FUTURE? HOVERAir X1 PROMAX Tracking Drone for your pocket after 12 months

THE DRONE OF THE FUTURE? HOVERAir X1 PROMAX Tracking Drone for your pocket after 12 months Riko Best

55.4K views - 2 months ago

SHOCK! Hackers delete the entire YouTube channel of the Lichtbildidealisten / Help for Klaus Hell...

SHOCK! Hackers delete the entire YouTube channel of the Lichtbildidealisten / Help for Klaus Hell... Riko Best

11.6K views - 3 months ago

100,000 Subscriber Special! Big Giveaway, Exclusive Insights – A Thank You to the Entire Community

100,000 Subscriber Special! Big Giveaway, Exclusive Insights – A Thank You to the Entire Community Riko Best

7.4K views - 3 months ago

LC Pro 100 Rectangular Filter Holder – True precision lies in the details

LC Pro 100 Rectangular Filter Holder – True precision lies in the details Riko Best

28.9K views - 3 months ago

Learn photography from A to Z: Episode D – Dynamic Range – How to master light & shadow

Learn photography from A to Z: Episode D – Dynamic Range – How to master light & shadow Riko Best

10.5K views - 3 months ago

The ultimate photography accessory... Head up the mountain to take photos with the DNSYS Z1 exosk...

The ultimate photography accessory... Head up the mountain to take photos with the DNSYS Z1 exosk... Riko Best

7K views - 3 months ago

Your Image in Focus #22 Learn photography through image analysis & critique - Photography course

Your Image in Focus #22 Learn photography through image analysis & critique - Photography course Riko Best

5.3K views - 3 months ago

Incredible! Photography can be so easy - Sigi is learning to photograph like 60 years ago.

Incredible! Photography can be so easy - Sigi is learning to photograph like 60 years ago. Riko Best

11.8K views - 3 months ago

Canon R6 Mark III Hands-on: the first video of the new full-frame camera and something completely...

Canon R6 Mark III Hands-on: the first video of the new full-frame camera and something completely... Riko Best

24.9K views - 3 months ago

Is there such a thing as the perfect camera backpack? Why Sigi went completely crazy over the Com...

Is there such a thing as the perfect camera backpack? Why Sigi went completely crazy over the Com... Riko Best

8.4K views - 3 months ago

Color cast shock! How ND filters ruin your photo – what you need to know when taking photos!

Color cast shock! How ND filters ruin your photo – what you need to know when taking photos! Riko Best

6.9K views - 3 months ago

Learn photography from A to Z: Episode C – Crop Factor – Simply explained for beginners

Learn photography from A to Z: Episode C – Crop Factor – Simply explained for beginners Riko Best

4.2K views - 3 months ago

The perfect photo - Sunrise photography in Saxon Switzerland - stunningly beautiful

The perfect photo - Sunrise photography in Saxon Switzerland - stunningly beautiful Riko Best

10.1K views - 4 months ago

Learn photography from A to Z: Episode B - How to start photography without fear | A to Z photogr...

Learn photography from A to Z: Episode B - How to start photography without fear | A to Z photogr... Riko Best

6.3K views - 4 months ago

STOP! YOU SHOULD NEVER SAY THIS AS A PHOTOGRAPHER! This sentence will cost you clients!

STOP! YOU SHOULD NEVER SAY THIS AS A PHOTOGRAPHER! This sentence will cost you clients! Riko Best

12.5K views - 4 months ago

The BEST tripod on the market? Freewell surprises with the Multi 5-in-1 Carbon Tripod | FANTASTIC!

The BEST tripod on the market? Freewell surprises with the Multi 5-in-1 Carbon Tripod | FANTASTIC! Riko Best

13.1K views - 4 months ago

3 weeks of radio silence! Now I'm speaking plainly...

3 weeks of radio silence! Now I'm speaking plainly... Riko Best

16.2K views - 4 months ago

Shock before the Azores trip! Will all my photography gear still fit in the new Compagnon backpack?

Shock before the Azores trip! Will all my photography gear still fit in the new Compagnon backpack? Riko Best

7K views - 5 months ago

Learn photography from A to Z: Episode A - How to start photography without fear | A to Z photogr...

Learn photography from A to Z: Episode A - How to start photography without fear | A to Z photogr... Riko Best

10.7K views - 5 months ago

BLOOD MOON nightmare! Many people didn't expect it to be like this! Here's what you need to keep ...

BLOOD MOON nightmare! Many people didn't expect it to be like this! Here's what you need to keep ... Riko Best

30.5K views - 5 months ago

Price shock! A new 360° weapon against Instagram? Akaso 360° camera is causing a huge stir! Test ...

Price shock! A new 360° weapon against Instagram? Akaso 360° camera is causing a huge stir! Test ... Riko Best

35.7K views - 5 months ago

What a shock – accusations of fraud at a photo walk? Do you have to justify this? Was it legal?

What a shock – accusations of fraud at a photo walk? Do you have to justify this? Was it legal? Riko Best

17.9K views - 5 months ago

Photowalk Hamburg explodes! 💥 Incredibly great photos & a donation that gives you goosebumps!

Photowalk Hamburg explodes! 💥 Incredibly great photos & a donation that gives you goosebumps! Riko Best

10.1K views - 5 months ago

Madeira - Sunrise, Sea & Magic II the ultimate photo adventure in the Atlantic, photography tips

Madeira - Sunrise, Sea & Magic II the ultimate photo adventure in the Atlantic, photography tips Riko Best

5.6K views - 5 months ago

Madeira - Sunrise, Sea & Magic. The Ultimate Photo Adventure in the Atlantic / Photography Tips

Madeira - Sunrise, Sea & Magic. The Ultimate Photo Adventure in the Atlantic / Photography Tips Riko Best

14.7K views - 6 months ago

Olympus secret weapon in the test – the hidden filter against real GND game changer or just a gim...

Olympus secret weapon in the test – the hidden filter against real GND game changer or just a gim... Riko Best

6.5K views - 6 months ago

Warning to all drone pilots - LBA bill after 4 years - Real or a rip-off? What you need to know

Warning to all drone pilots - LBA bill after 4 years - Real or a rip-off? What you need to know Riko Best

10.5K views - 6 months ago

Best power bank: BASEUS vs. ANKER: The results are shocking! - The ultimate practical comparison.

Best power bank: BASEUS vs. ANKER: The results are shocking! - The ultimate practical comparison. Riko Best

7.8K views - 6 months ago

Test & WOW crazy simply free TEST CAMERAS AND LENSES at OM System This is how it works.

Test & WOW crazy simply free TEST CAMERAS AND LENSES at OM System This is how it works. Riko Best

9.2K views - 6 months ago

Did I gamble? My LC-PRO 100 filter system is SOLD OUT – and that's the problem!

Did I gamble? My LC-PRO 100 filter system is SOLD OUT – and that's the problem! Riko Best

12.1K views - 6 months ago

AWESOME! Why doesn't anyone say THAT about graduated filters on small lenses? You need to know.

AWESOME! Why doesn't anyone say THAT about graduated filters on small lenses? You need to know. Riko Best

10.9K views - 6 months ago

5 common photography mistakes you can avoid to take better pictures immediately.

5 common photography mistakes you can avoid to take better pictures immediately. Riko Best

18.4K views - 6 months ago

Please don't! - LENS BALL PHOTOGRAPHY - How do I photograph the crystal ball perfectly? Challenge...

Please don't! - LENS BALL PHOTOGRAPHY - How do I photograph the crystal ball perfectly? Challenge... Riko Best

21.8K views - 6 months ago

Only one lens for travel? Voigtländer 40mm 1.2 Nokton on the Canon RF: WOW bokeh in action

Only one lens for travel? Voigtländer 40mm 1.2 Nokton on the Canon RF: WOW bokeh in action Riko Best

14.4K views - 6 months ago

Photographing the sunset correctly – how to take great photos – on the road with Siegfried Eichhorn

Photographing the sunset correctly – how to take great photos – on the road with Siegfried Eichhorn Riko Best

12.6K views - 7 months ago

Is polarizing filter unnecessary? Can you remove reflections directly in Lightroom thanks to an A...

Is polarizing filter unnecessary? Can you remove reflections directly in Lightroom thanks to an A... Riko Best

8.8K views - 7 months ago

Help, my polarizing filter is broken—or is it? This is what you MUST look out for when taking pho...

Help, my polarizing filter is broken—or is it? This is what you MUST look out for when taking pho... Riko Best

10.3K views - 7 months ago

How to photograph sunrise correctly – how to take top photos – with Siegfried Eichhorn at Lake Wörth

How to photograph sunrise correctly – how to take top photos – with Siegfried Eichhorn at Lake Wörth Riko Best

24.4K views - 7 months ago