Articles by Dan Mold, Deputy Editor

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.

Articles by: Dan Mold

Reach for the skies with your camera at summer airshows

By Matty Graham published 9 September 24

Video The summer airshow season is still in full flight… Discover how to get your aerial photography skills to take off!

Canon ImagePrograf Pro-1100 on a black desk, printing out a photograph, with two printed photos mounted on the wall

Paint it black! Canon's new ImagePrograf flagship printer boasts better blacks and a slew of updates

By Dan Mold published 29 August 24

News Deeper blacks, better bronzing, greater lifespan and 5G Wi-Fi – Canon's new ImagePrograf Pro-1100 printer is packed to the rafters with new tech

Add some kaleidoscopic color to your photos with a set of prism filters

By Dan Mold published 21 August 24

Video We recently tested and experimented with the Classic 3-pack from Fractals Filters, here's how to get the best results

Lowepro Flipside 500AW II review: two is the magic number

By Dan Mold published 19 August 24

Review Lowepro’s 7-year-old Flipside Backpack 500 AW II is still the gold standard of photo backpacks

Get the toy-town look and replicate the look of tilt-shift lenses in Photoshop

By Dan Mold published 18 August 24

Video Turn cityscapes in to fantastic toy towns both in-camera and by using Photoshop CC

Vanguard Alta Sky 42 review: Is this the ultimate backpack for photographers with superzoom lenses?

By Dan Mold published 7 August 24

Review The smallest bag in Vanguard's Alta Sky backpack series is specifically made for camera bodies attached to a long telephoto lens

PhotoPlus Canon Landscape Jack Lodge Dorset

10 pro tips for photographing brilliant coastal landscapes with a Canon camera

By Dan Mold published 6 August 24

How to Canon pro landscape photographer Jack Lodge teaches PhotoPlus Apprentice Gary to chase the light down in Dorset

Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B card SILVER review: The perfect combo of price and performance?

By Dan Mold published 5 August 24

Review Lexar’s Professional CFexpress Silver Type B card is over half the price of its competition and boasts better specs too! Does it really perform, or is it too good to be true? We find out…

Shoot to score! Tips to take your sports photography further from the sidelines

By Matty Graham published 2 August 24

Video Pro Canon photographer Matty Graham shares his tactics to help you take premier league photos

Canon PhotoPlus Cathedral Apprentice Shoot

10 pro camera tips for photographing incredible cathedral interiors

By PhotoPlus published 30 July 24

How to Inspired Canon pro David Clapp teaches our Apprentice to shoot cathedrals inside and out

Canon Battery Grip BG-R20 BG-R20EP CF-R20EP

Canon gets a grip on the R5 Mark II! Well, THREE grips, actually…

By Dan Mold published 17 July 24

NEWS The Canon EOS R5 Mark II gets no fewer than THREE new battery grip options to expand its functionality

Flyaround animation of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Canon's EOS R5 Mark II launches with predictive AF, 8K 60p and AI features that will make you green with envy

By Dan Mold published 17 July 24

NEWS The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is packed to the brim with AI features, scarily-accurate autofocus 8K 60p video

Vanguard VEO City S30 review: perfect for city slickers or should you give it the cold shoulder?

By Dan Mold published 8 July 24

Review We test Vanguard's VEO City S30 shoulder bag designed for architecture, city and street photography

New camera prices only go up, so why shouldn’t I buy second-hand?

By Dan Mold published 27 June 24

buying advice Pre-loved equipment can offer great quality and value for money, we'll run through the main things to look out for so that you can avoid ending up with a lemon

Vanguard VEO City B37 review: Is this the ultimate photo backpack for city slickers?

By Dan Mold published 24 June 24

Review Vanguard's VEO City B37 demands a high price for this urban-centric camera backpack, so is it worth the money? We took it to London to find out...

Lowepro Flipside Backpack 400 AW III review: innovation for innovation’s sake?

By Dan Mold published 24 June 24

Review Is Lowepro’s latest Flipside 400 AW III backpack one to bag or should you send it packing?

Has Canon stopped putting its customers first?

By Dan Mold published 16 June 24

Opinion As a Canon user myself, some of the company's decisions have left a sour taste in recent years. Here's five moves I liked... and five I didn't

Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye mounted to a Canon EOS R7, being held by photographer Dan Mold

Canon goes all-in on VR, with its second virtual reality RF lens

By Dan Mold published 10 June 24

news Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye is a budget-friendly stereoscopic lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras

How to remove people from your photos – in Photoshop AND in-camera!

By Dan Mold published 9 June 24

Video Remove people from popular tourist hotspots with two brilliant in-camera and post-production techniques

Canon Speedlite EL-10 against a teal background

Second curtain-twitcher: the Canon Speedlite EL-10 could be its most appealing flashgun

By Dan Mold published 5 June 24

news Canon announces the Speedlite EL-10, an advanced flashgun with tempting feature set that doesn’t break the bank

Hands-on Canon Speedlite EL-10 review: bursting onto the scene with a flash!

By Dan Mold published 5 June 24

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Review Does the new mid-range Canon Speedlite EL-10 offer the perfect balance between features and price?

Canon's PowerShot V10 gets enhanced Image Stabilisation with free update

By Dan Mold published 31 May 24

NEWS Free to download from late June, Canon PowerShot V10 users will benefit from an enhanced Image Stabilization algorithm for smoother video on the move

Fantasy fashion photographer Newo Ikkin reveals her kit bag secret weapons

By Dan Mold published 27 May 24

PRO KIT Portrait pro Newo reveals the gear and lighting equipment she can’t live without when creating her fantastical photos

Pro landscape photographer Jack Lodge reveals the gear he uses to take top shots of the Jurassic Coast

By Dan Mold published 26 May 24

PRO KIT Canon professional landscape and wildlife photographer Jack Lodge lives on the Jurassic Coast, where he’s in the prime position to catch top scenic shots

Kenko MC Twilight Blue and Red filters review: boost colors at sunset and in the blue hour

By Dan Mold published 22 May 24

Review Want to boost the blue or red tones in your sunrise and sunset photos? These Kenko Twilight filters designed for golden and blue hour photography could be for you!

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