Latest articles by Dan Mold
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
Best camera harness in 2026: carry your cameras hands-free and in comfort
Updated Protect your neck, back and shoulders from strain and pain with the best camera harnesses for outdoor photography shoots
Best astrophotography filters in 2026: the best light pollution filters and more
Updated Looking to capture the sky at night? These are the best filters to reduce light pollution and enhance the stars
Rollei Astroklar review: a light pollution filter from a heritage photo brand
Review I turn the Rollei Astroklar light pollution filter to the night sky to see if it can enhance my low-light city and astro photos and live up to its famous name
Irix Edge Light Pollution Filter review: a quality astro filter for larger lenses
Review Can this high-end light pollution filter from Irix 'edge' past the competition? I took it out to shoot astro and low-light city shots to see…
K&F Concept Natural Night review: a top-quality light pollution filter at a rock-bottom price
Review Shoot for the stars with this cheap and cheerful, feature-packed light pollution filter
Cokin Nuances Clearsky review: a fully pro light pollution filter
Review Cokin's Nuances Clearsky promises to remove the garish yellow glow from street lamps and light pollution in low-light shots
Best infrared filters in 2026: create surreal images in color and black & white
Updated The best infrared filters cut out visible light to help you capture striking, otherworldly images
Fotga Adjustable Infrared Filter review: a variable filter for both color and black-and-white IR images
Review This IR filter can be adjusted to cut more or less visible light, so you can dial in the exact IR effect you want – but is it any good?
Kase Revolution Magnetic Infrared Filter 720nm review: I'm attracted!
Review The Kase IR720 boasts the company's second-gen magnetic grip, so is this the best IR filter if speed of setup is your priority?
Ice HB760 infrared filter review: get the IR look for cheap
Review The Ice HB760 is an infrared filter for contrast-rich B&W shots on a super-tight budget. Is this low-cost option the best choice to try your hand at infrared photography?
Hoya R72 infrared filter review: top-quality glass for stunning mono infrared images
Review Hoya is one of the most respected brands of filter makers, so how does its R72 720nm infrared filter fare against stiff competition?
Urth Infrared Filter Plus+ review: a 720nm filter for punchy monochrome IR photography
Review This eco-friendly infrared filter from Urth claims to be good for the planet and good for your photos, so is this the IR filter you should invest in?
Cokin Nuances Infrared 720 (89B) filter review: top-notch IR filters for those with a slot-in filter system
Review Can Cokin's premium Nuances infrared filter put in a premium performance?
These are my essential tips for using camera filters for stunning landscape photos
How to Filters can add loads of fun and creativity to your photography so here's how you can get the most out of them
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
Hoya Starscape Light Pollution Cut filter review: a low-cost astro filter ideal for beginners
Review Can Hoya's budget-friendly Starscape filter reduce light pollution and take your night city shots and astro pictures to the next level?
K&F Concept GND Nano-Xcel Series circular filters review: ND grads without the big and bulky holders
Review Looking to travel light? These screw-in grads enable you to balance overly bright skies with the darker landscape below, but without all the paraphernalia
K&F Concept Nano-Xcel Pro GND 100mm square filters review: top quality filters at a fair price
Review K&F Concept's GND filters are specifically made for its award-winning X-Pro filter holder, so do they also take home gold?
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...
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?
