Link Roundup #001
Welcome to Beyond Photo Tips' very first photography link roundup. In this brand new series of weekly posts, we are going to bring you, a glimpse of everything that we found interesting in the week gone by.
Lenses
Is Silica Gel Toxic? Myths Busted
Silica Gel is a non-toxic, non-poisonous dessicant/adsorbent material. It is safe to use in electronics and camera cases. Is Silica Gel Toxic? No!
Choosing The Best Lenses for Still-life Photography
If you're interested in still-life photography, you'll need to choose the right lenses for the job. There are a few factors to consider, such as the size of your subject, the level of detail you want to capture, and the…
How To Prevent Rubber From Becoming Sticky & Remove Sticky Rubber
Every camera starts to degrade after years of use. Among the many things that happen when cameras are stored away for a long time, is that the camera's rubber parts start to degrade. Rubber degradation is inevitable…
Lens Buying Flowchart
When you're buying a lens, you really do need a guide. Here's a humorous take on how you should go about buying a lens. PS: The real guide is linked.
Tiny Tips 18: How to Get Great Bokeh from Your Lens
Everyone who knows what Bokeh is wants it... Those who have it, never want to let it go. Can you ever have enough of it? Probably... But if you don't have enough bokeh, you first need to ask yourself... Are you doing…
Filter Care & Use
Lens filters have many uses and have a permanent place in your camera bag. You may be using a filter to protect your expensive lenses from dust or finger smears or maybe you want to use it for an effect that you want…
Prevent Lens Fungus - the Ideal Humidity for Camera Storage
Ideal humidity for Camera storage - to prevent lens fungus and maintain your camera body in good condition.
Amazon's Top Digital SLR Cameras, Lenses & Books for 2008
The most wanted photography equipment on amazon - Camera Bodies, Lenses & Books
Polarizing Filters Make Magic Moments
How to use polarizing filters for best effect in your nature photography. How to use polarizing filters effectively and for effect
14 Street Photography Tips - For The Beginner
Sometimes you need some common-sense tips for candid street photographers. Learn how to capture life as it happens around you on the streets.
The Best Lenses for Photojournalism
The best selection of lenses for photojournalism is probably different from what you would imagine. We deal with lens selection for journalists today.