Latest articles by Dan Mold
The next Olympics isn't until 2028, so what can we expect from the next flagship cameras that will capture them?
Opinion The Summer Olympics is used by the biggest camera brands to show off their state-of-the art tech – so what could we see next?
Apple is leading the charge on square-format sensors, and it's the most I've been excited for a new phone in years!
Apple has changed the form-factor for its front 'Center Stage' camera for selfies and vlogging. Should other camera makers take note?
Open gate video provides essential cropping options for content creators – so why don’t all cameras have it?
OPINION "Just record the whole sensor" – sounds simple, but it's a bit more complicated. Here's why more cameras don't have open gate
These are my secret weapons when using old vintage lenses on my modern mirrorless cameras
Breathe new life into old lenses! Vintage charm is just a few steps away, using modern mirrorless cameras and an adapter that won't break the bank
I’ve owned three cameras with Foveon sensors. Here’s why I think they’re so special, and why they didn’t take off...
It's been 10 years since we saw the last Sigma Foveon camera. I share why I was fond of the technology and I'm now hopeful of a full-frame Foveon comeback
I recently did a photo talk at Winchester Photographic Society – these were your most asked questions
It's always fascinating to meet camera club members in the real world and here were your most commonly asked questions about copyright and weddings
If Apple made a camera I think it would look a bit like this…
Opinion Is Apple on the cusp of bringing out a camera? If the tech giant did, I think it could look along the lines of this
OK, I’ll admit it… I’ve used black and white to cover up a bad photo before!
How to I've used B&W as a crutch before and I'd bet we probably all have, too!
Canon's Action Priority and Register Face Priority modes are the sporting world's worst kept secret for top soccer shots
New features exclusive to Canon's flagship EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II make it easier than ever to take top shots of soccer, basketball and volleyball
These are the photography habits worth keeping – and the ones you should drop – in 2026
OPINION It's time to ditch bad photography practices for better ones! Here's my advice for better pictures in 2026
I judged my local photo competition – here are my top tips to climb up the ranks
OPINION Want to do better in photography competitions? Here are my tips to help you score better and be in with a shot of taking the top spot
This is the camera I almost bought in 2025 (but didn’t)
OPINION I came SO close to buying this camera, which promised so many things I wanted… but I ended up removing it from my cart. Here's why
Got a new camera for Christmas? Here's how to set it up like a pro…
If you've been lucky enough to get a new camera over the holidays here's the settings you need to change to get the best results
Image quality purists will tell you otherwise, but this is why I use a UV filter on all of my lenses
Do UV filters really do anything? Here's why a good one shouldn't affect your images at all!
A client recently asked me for the RAW files – here’s why I declined
OPINION RAW files are the uncompressed 'full-fat' images straight out of camera – and here's why you should never share them with your clients
Play with prisms to get this psychedelic effect in you portrait photos
How to Use prisms in front of the camera lens to create interesting visual effects in your portraits.
Hit the streets with your creative camera and try our top tips for city slickers
VIDEO Next time you’re in a big city be sure to try out these fun techniques for creative cityscape shots
Canon users are kept waiting for its next-gen four-axis LCD screen – when are we likely to see it?
opinion All eyes were on Canon's EOS R6 Mark III for a new redesigned 4-axis LCD screen, but we're still waiting for Canon to follow in Sony's footsteps. So when are we likely to see their next-gen screen tech?
Panasonic's GH5 cinemagraphs were ahead of their time, I'd love this cool camera effect to make a comeback
OPINION In 2017, Panasonic thought cinemagraphs were the future of photography. Eight years on – were they right?
These Canon custom camera modes are my secret sauce when every second counts
Most modern mirrorless cameras have some level of customization – here's how to customize your camera so you can access crucial settings fast
I made these fun custom bokeh shapes for my Christmas photography on a shoestring budget
VIDEO Create fun shallow depth-of-field bokeh effects this Christmas with this simple budget-friendly lens photo project
Two cameras are better than one if you are a pro photographer. These are my hacks for shooting events on dual camera bodies
opinion Shooting on multiple cameras is essential for many working professionals, here's how to get set up for best results when juggling two cameras
Why are my Canon camera's LCD and viewfinder so dark? When and where you should use the Exposure Simulation mode (and when should you turn it off)
With modern mirrorless cameras, what you see on the screen is what you get – but they can be set up differently.
