
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

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

Zuma / Photolux SV-2 LED slide viewer review
By Dan Mold published
Review Got a big box of 5x5cm slides to cull? The Zuma SV-2 / Photolux SV-2 LED slide viewer can help you assess the quality of your transparencies from the comfort of your couch

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

Kodak Mobile Film Scanner review - this pop-up cardboard device helps your phone digitize your old negatives & slides
By Dan Mold published
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?

Kodak 35mm Slide Viewer review - a handy tool for sorting out your old photos
By Dan Mold published
Review Got a box full of film negatives and slides you need to sort through? Kodak’s 35mm Slide Viewer is here to help!

Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones review: class-leading noise cancellation and audio quality have never been so affordable
By Dan Mold published
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?

Photographer ‘dreams big’ using his graphic design background to craft mind-bending, dream-like images
By Dan Mold published
PRO KIT Digital artist Felix ‘dreams big’ using his graphic design background to craft dream-like images for big brands like Audi and Cadbury

Mathorn MB-202 Ultimate for Canon LP-E6NH battery replacement review: plug in baby!
By Dan Mold published
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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