
Dan Mold
Deputy Editor on PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, Dan also brings his technical wizardry and editing skills to Digital Camera World. He has been writing about all aspects of photography for over 10 years, having previously served as technical writer and technical editor for Practical Photography magazine, as well as Photoshop editor on Digital Photo.
Dan is an Adobe-certified Photoshop guru, making him officially a beast at post-processing – so he’s the perfect person to share tips and tricks both in-camera and in post. Able to shoot all genres, Dan provides news, techniques and tutorials on everything from portraits and landscapes to macro and wildlife, helping photographers get the most out of their cameras, lenses, filters, lighting, tripods, and, of course, editing software.
Latest articles by Dan Mold

Buying a camera on Facebook Marketplace? Here's my tips to avoid getting scammed!
By Dan Mold published
OPINION Camera and lens prices are on the up, so many of us are turning to Facebook Marketplace to save some cash. Here’s my tips to stay safe online

This is the ISO I use for 90% of my photos
By Dan Mold published
OPINION I was shocked to see how my ISO usage has shifted in the past decade. This is the ISO I’m now using for most of my work…

I bought the holy grail compact camera, the Sony RX1R II – and I regretted it
By Dan Mold published
OPINION I REALLY wanted to love the decade-old Sony RX1R II, but I just couldn’t get past its flaws

I spent US$4,000 on a pro Canon camera – and I'm worried I've been duped, as it doesn't have Content Credentials
By Dan Mold published
OPINION Fake images are becoming harder to spot, so will the pictures I take today be called into question tomorrow without this one key feature?

PolarPro 1L RoadRunner case review: Is this the perfect sling case to protect premium compacts like the Fujifilm X100VI or should you tell it to hit the road? I find out…
By Dan Mold published
Review PolarPro 1L RoadRunner case review: Is this the perfect sling bag to protect premium compacts like the Fujifilm X100VI or should you tell it to hit the road? I find out…

Excire Foto 2025 review: Find people pics quickly, weed out duff group shots and cull video with artificial intelligence
By Dan Mold published
review Excire Foto 2025 review: Find people pictures quickly, weed out duff group shots and cull video with artificial intelligence in Excire's latest offering

I took my broken Canon AV-1 film SLR apart to create a piece of wall art and save it from the trash
By Dan Mold published
VIDEO Got a worthless old junk camera destined for the trash? Take it apart and frame it to create art out of destruction

Why we’re all obsessed with megapixels (and why we shouldn’t be)
By Dan Mold published
OPINION Has sensor technology improved to the point where we no longer need to worry about megapixels?

Sigma factory tour: We go behind the scenes to find out how some of the world’s greatest lenses are made
By Dan Mold published
FACTORY TOUR We flew to Aizu, Japan to find out how some of the world’s best and most popular lenses are made at Sigma's one and only factory

It’s not AI – Claire Luxton’s latest art exhibition is a stop motion photo multimedia mashup powered by Adobe
By Dan Mold published
News Claire shares how she used Adobe Creative Cloud editing apps to create her new immersive art installation experience projected onto the walls of Frameless Immersive Art Experience in London

Op/Tech Bino-Cam Harness review
By Dan Mold published
Review Take the load off of heavy binoculars and small camera setups with the OpTech BINO-CAM harness

Cotton Carrier SlingBelt & Bucket review
By Dan Mold published
Review Cotton Carrier SlingBelt & Bucket review: Is this waist strap a waste of time, or one to add to your bucket list? I find out...

K&F Concept Variable Fader ND Filter 1-8.6 stops review
By Dan Mold published
Review The K&F Concept Variable Fader ND Filter 1-8.6 stops is one of the most affordable VNDs on the market, so should you get one?

OpTech Pro Loop Strap review
By Dan Mold published
Review Save your neck with this affordable padded camera strap from US-brand OpTech

Think Tank Pixel Racing Harness V3.0 review
By Dan Mold published
Review I got hands on with Think Tank’s Pixel Racing Harness and modular V3.0 system, so should you put the brakes on, or race out to buy one? I find out…

Feiyu Pocket 3 review: I test the world’s first wireless gimbal camera!
By Dan Mold published
Review FeiyuTech’s utterly unique gimbal has a detachable stabilized 3-axis head – so is it a head turner, or should you send this vlogging camera to the chopping block? I find out...

Peak Design Slide Lite review
By Dan Mold published
Review Peak Design Slide Lite review: should you let this strap slide into your camera bag?

Stick or twist? When and how should you switch camera systems?
By Dan Mold published
Opinion We assess the options when it comes to staying loyal to your camera brand, switching over or straddling multiple systems

Think Tank Camera Strap V2.0 review: a basic neck strap that offers some key upgrades without breaking the bank
By Dan Mold published
Review Think Tank’s Camera Strap V2.0 is a step up from many of the neck straps that come bundled in the box with your camera, so should you get one? I find out…

Rybozen Ultra-Thin Portable Slide Viewer review
By Dan Mold published
Review Rybozen’s 5x4in LED panel is ultra-thin and portable for viewing negatives and transparencies as well as scanning via a smartphone app, so should you get one?

Zeiss Comfort Carry Harness review
By Dan Mold published
Review Want a comfortable way to carry a pair of binoculars or even a small camera? The Zeiss Comfort Carry Harness could be the strap for you!

Kaiser Diascop Mini 3 Slide Viewer review
By Dan Mold published
Review Not your usual suspect – the Kaiser Diascop Mini 3 is a cut above most other handheld slide viewers

Urth Core Camera Strap review
By Dan Mold published
Review The Urth Core Camera Strap is a premium camera strap that promises to be as good for the planet as it is for your neck
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