Latest articles by Dan Mold
Have modern apps and built-in camera features killed off trusty shutter release cables?
opinion There was a time when I carried not one, but TWO, shutter release cables in my camera bag. Here's why I've ditched them...
The camera you use doesn’t matter? I actually think it does… but I’d still never buy a $7K Leica
Opinion Are some camera brands more style over substance? Here's where I'd put my money...
There’s a reason why you can’t put a teleconverter on a cheap lens
Most teleconverters have an element that protrudes making them incompatible with many 'cheap' lenses. Here's why...
The best ND grad filters in 2026: top-notch grads to bring bright skies under control
Updated These are the top graduated neutral density filters for better-balanced exposures in landscape photography
LEE Filters LEE85 Neutral Density Grads review: smaller filters for smaller cameras
Review LEE85 ND grads are custom-made for cameras with APS-C and Micro Four Thirds sensors, so are these the grads to go for if you shoot on a compact system?
Marumi Magnetic Graduated ND Filters review: ND grads that attach using science rather than slots
Review Are Marumi's Graduated Neutral Density filters a magnetic marvel?
LEE Filters LEE100 Neutral Density Grads review: top-quality super-light resin filters perfect for travel
Review LEE100 Graduated ND resin filters are lightweight, shatterproof, optically excellent, and are the ideal match for the company's legendary Big Stopper – but are they as good as glass?
Cokin Z-Pro Nuances Extreme Graduated ND filters review: high-end quality comes at a high-end price
Review Cokin's Z-Pro Nuances Extreme Graduated ND filters are some of the most expensive on the market, let's find out whether they're worth the asking price
The best headphones for video editing in 2026: high quality audio for every budget
UPDATED The best headphones for video editing will ensure you spot every subtlety in your sound
Evoto AI review: A portrait retouching speed demon with a pay-as-you-go model
Review Evoto AI has been adopted by some big-name photographers, but can it really fast-track retouching workflows and still deliver pro-grade results?
Should street photography require consent? Turns out it depends!
Opinion In the UK and USA we can take pictures in public freely, but that's not the case around the globe. So who's got it right?
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
