Dan Mold
A freelance professional photographer and filmmaker, Dan also has over a decade of experience as a journalist writing about all aspects of photography. Before serving as the Technique Editor and then Deputy Editor on PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, he was the 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 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.
He's also one of our go-to reviewers, putting his years of Canon experience to play in testing cameras and lenses from the world's biggest camera company.
Latest articles by Dan Mold

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Review Make your film and transparency culling more effective with the Zuma / Photolux SV-3 LED slide viewer

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Review Kodak Mobile Film Scanner review: does this pop-up cardboard scanner put an original spin on origami or does it fall as flat as it packs?

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Review Got a box full of film negatives and slides you need to sort through? Kodak’s 35mm Slide Viewer is here to help!

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Review I’ve been using Sony’s top of the range noise WH-1000M4 for the past five years so what do I make of them?

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PRO KIT Digital artist Felix ‘dreams big’ using his graphic design background to craft dream-like images for big brands like Audi and Cadbury

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Review The Mathorn MB-202 Ultimate is a direct replacement for Canon’s LP-E6NH, is half the price, has built-in USB-C charging, and claims a better performance. Does it live up to expectations?

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Features Premjith took to the sky to capture a unique view of North America’s most powerful waterfalls

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Review Does the Summit Creative 40L Tenzing Rolltop strike the ultimate balance for photography and hiking enthusiasts? I put it to the test to find out...

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Opinion I used to be adamantly opposed to ‘superzoom’ lenses, but on a recent trip to Japan I had Sigma’s new 16-300mm firmly glued to my camera. Here’s why…

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Features Wildlife fan Pritesh photographed some rare big cats at the Gir National Park and Sanctuary in India

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Review Laser danger! Can the Kase Wolverine Anti-Laser filter protect your camera from laser damage and prevent costly repairs at light shows? I find out...

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Review Tiffen’s new 2024 magnetic Variable ND filter does the job of 10 NDs in a portable package no bigger than a coffee coaster, so should you buy one?

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Not yet ratedReview Travel shooters will revel in the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 | C – the world’s first mirrorless lens equipped with an 18.8x optical zoom

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Review The new Canon EOS R5 Mark II has not one, but three official Canon battery grips made specifically for it. So is the Canon BG-R20, BG-R20EP or CF-R20EP the right one for you?

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Review Nisi’s True Color ND-Vario 1-5 Stop Pro Nano is one of the most expensive VND filters on the market, so is it worth the money? I put it to the test and find out…

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Review Double trouble! The Coiro dual camera harness lets you switch between two camera bodies with ease. In this review I put it to the test and share whether you should buy one...

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Review The K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND costs between 2-3x as much as its budget-friendly sibling, so is it worth the higher asking price? I got hold of one to find out…

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Review Lowepro changes tactics with its third generation of the popular, hard-wearing ProTactic range. I put the Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW III through its paces to find out if it’s worth your money

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Review Canon’s space-saving PIXMA TR7520 4-in-1 printer can copy, scan, fax and print from the cloud so is it the ultimate office companion? I put it to the test to find out!

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news Canon’s RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM is a full-frame wide angle zoom with weather sealing, IS and a budget-friendly price

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CANON IN 2025 I’m a Canon expert and this is what I hope to see from Canon in 2025

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Features Looking ahead to 2025 these are the photographic events I've bookmarked for this year so I don't miss them!

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BEST OF 2024 With new flagships, four hybrid lenses and the door slowly creaking open for third-party AF lenses – it's been a landmark year for Canon! Join us as we relive the biggest launches...

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STOCKING STUFFERS After some post-Christmas pressies? Something to spend your Santa vouchers on? These are some gifts that photographers will actually like!
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