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
![Canon BG-R20 BG-R20EP and CF-R20EP for Canon EOS R5 Mark II](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oaFyjrkQoUWeeB5wEkoKTh-320-80.jpg)
Canon's new grips for the EOS R5 Mark II are ridiculously expensive, but are they worth the money?!
By Dan Mold published
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?
![NiSi True Color ND-Vario 1-5 Stop Pro Nano filter](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jMsHGzy7uXcUYNHjc2kGGE-320-80.jpg)
NiSi True Color ND-Vario 1-5 Stop Pro Nano filter review
By Dan Mold published
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…
![Coiro Dual Harness Strap](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VrWCEymvK4GzYz4ZSUNMbm-320-80.jpg)
Coiro Dual Camera Harness review: double trouble
By Dan Mold published
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...
![K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter ND2-400](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ajTWhTDon8cCmEeDCUG938-320-80.jpg)
K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter ND2-400
By Dan Mold published
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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Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW III review
By Dan Mold published
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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Canon’s new wide-angle zoom is a weather-sealed, portable and budget-friendly 16-28mm f/2.8
By Dan Mold published
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
![Photographer Dan Mold shooting outside on an autumnal day with the Canon EOS R5 Mark II and RF 70-00mm F2.8L IS USM hybrid lens](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oYUBr6Gdv4kvr8DNSRsh6k-320-80.jpg)
7 things I hope to see from Canon in 2025
By Dan Mold published
CANON IN 2025 I’m a Canon expert and this is what I hope to see from Canon in 2025
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I can’t wait to start these 5 photo projects in 2025!
By Dan Mold published
FEATURE Looking ahead to 2025 these are the photographic events I've bookmarked for this year so I don't miss them!
![Canon in 2024 various Canon products from the year 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BtM53pDg3z53uvghnF9ACV-320-80.png)
Canon in 2024: The most important year in company history?
By Dan Mold published
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...
![Christmas Stocking Stuffer Present Ideas](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WveTYhFfCbihA59B5tDwrN-320-80.jpg)
Looking for a late gift, or something to spend your Christmas cash on? These are perfect presents for photographers!
By Dan Mold published
STOCKING STUFFERS After some post-Christmas pressies? Something to spend your Santa vouchers on? These are some gifts that photographers will actually like!
![Sigma RF-S lenses for Canon RF mount](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Prkv8PrDLDVKjuHQZ2QgZD-320-80.jpg)
Get the most out of your new Sigma lenses on Canon EOS R-series cameras
By Dan Mold published
VIDEO Canon has opened the door for third-party lenses to be developed for its RF mount. I take a look at Sigma’s latest RF-S optical offerings
![Digital camera disintegrating into pixels against a futuristic blue circuit board background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FLirfxBTiG2FvSJu8yepa5-320-80.jpg)
Protect your photos from AI… take these steps to safeguard your portfolio from theft
By Dan Mold published
Tutorial Pandora’s box is open and, for better or worse, AI is here to stay - Here’s how you can protect your images from being used to train AI models without your permission
![PhotoPlus Canon Motorsports](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xRzG38jRc8W7QKs3mNtKwi-320-80.jpg)
I spent a day at the track learning to shoot fast and furious motorsports photographs from a pro
By PhotoPlus published
How to We spend a day at Donington Park to rev up PhotoPlus reader Mark's action photos with leading motorsports photographer Jakob Ebrey
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I used a focusing rail to stack my close-ups to give my macro photos extra clarity
By Dan Mold published
VIDEO Focus stack your macro shots like a pro with a focus slider rail for pin-sharp close-up pictures
![Peak Design Camera Cube V2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q8J8CCDhqg98WFHaAMDByY-320-80.jpg)
Peak Design Camera Cubes V2 review
By Dan Mold published
Review Peak Design’s Camera Cubes are a modular camera storage and organization system designed to work optimally with many of the brand’s proprietary bags and backpacks
![Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 25L and 45L](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QccyuLYdUCpjgzpJP7Kd93-320-80.jpg)
Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 25L and 45L review
By Dan Mold published
Review Peak Design’s new 25L and 45L backpacks are made for adventurers and feature innovative features to help you carry both camping and photography equipment in the great outdoors
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10 pro photo tips for terrific traffic trail photographs at night
By PhotoPlus published
How to Our PhotoPlus Apprentice has a night on the town learning how to capture great city shots and long exposures of traffic light trails with Canon pro Paul Groom
![Tiffen Variable ND filter product shot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2oaj3eqBxzZWdaefKEPWF3-320-80.jpg)
Tiffen Variable ND filter review
By Dan Mold published
Review The Tiffen VND filter offers ND filter strengths from two to eight stops and has a budget-friendly price, but is the now 13-year-old filter showing its age?
![PolarPro Peter McKinnon VND Edition II filter product image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ujvMATuqarFWozdTxprjCA-320-80.jpg)
PolarPro Peter McKinnon VND Edition II filter review
By Dan Mold published
Review PolarPro and Peter McKinnon team up once more to craft "the most sought-after Variable ND filter on the market". I find out if the Peter McKinnon VND Edition II is worth the steep $249 asking price
![Kenko PROSOFTON Clear PRO1D (W) Astro Filter](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9kjbyk3BXNQtCfvQWukDmb-320-80.jpg)
Kenko Prosofton Clear filter review: Can an image-blurring soft filter make stars sharper? I find out...
By Dan Mold published
Review It might sound counter-intuitive, but Kenko's image-softening Prosofton Clear filter has been designed to make stars appear bigger, brighter and sharper in your astro photographs
![Canon RF 24mm F1.4L VCM](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eHv6TfgiJUuF9Fq2exXfFf-320-80.jpg)
Hands-on Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM review: a premium prime with a lot of camera correction
By Dan Mold published
Not yet ratedReview The ultra-wide Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM hybrid lens completes its trio of super-fast prime lenses for stills and video
![Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4Xt7xdRrDJbzYmzbX75tzf-320-80.jpg)
Hands-on Canon RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM review: the niftiest fifty of all?
By Dan Mold published
Not yet ratedReview The hybrid Canon RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM lens might just be the niftiest fifty of them all
![Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z lens, in black, on a white surface against an orange background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZYo8zCoVfcgyBiH5CySNsA-320-80.jpg)
Hands-on Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z review: the ultimate trinity lens?
By Dan Mold published
Not yet ratedReview The Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z is Canon's third 70-200mm lens, its second Z lens, and its first BLACK trinity lens!
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