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

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?

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

Summit Creative 40L Tenzing Rolltop Camera Backpack review
By Dan Mold published
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...

If you’re looking for a kit lens upgrade, you NEED to add Sigma’s 16-300mm superzoom to your kit bag!
By Dan Mold published
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…

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

Kase Wolverine Anti-laser filter review
By Dan Mold published
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...

Tiffen Variable ND Magnetic Control System (MCS) filter review
By Dan Mold published
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?

Hands-on Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 | C review: Is this the ultimate lens for travel photography?
By Dan Mold published
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

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 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 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 review
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…

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

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

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

I can’t wait to start these 5 photo projects in 2025!
By Dan Mold published
Features Looking ahead to 2025 these are the photographic events I've bookmarked for this year so I don't miss them!

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...

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!

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

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

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

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
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