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's new "kit lens" is actually a half-price trinity lens!
By Dan Mold published
News Canon just released a new 28-70mm trinity lens disguised as an affordable kit lens – and it's half the price of the 24-70mm f/2.8
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM review: an L-series lens on a budget
By Dan Mold published
Not yet ratedReview The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM lacks a red ring, but borrows premium features from its L-series siblings
BlackRapid Sport Breathe review: comfort you can rely on
By Dan Mold published
Review Strap in as we put BlackRapid’s best-selling camera strap to the test
BlackRapid Blackline I Right and Left review
By Dan Mold published
Review Paint it black! We take a closer look at BlackRapid’s ‘Best Camera Strap’ which has an all-blacked out aesthetic, boosted breathability and more comfortable padding
Canon Explorer of Light and pro American sports photographer Kevin Jairaj shares his kit bag essentials
By Dan Mold published
PRO KIT Top sports photographer Kevin Jairaj tells us about the kit he uses when shooting for publications such as USA Today
Reach for the skies with your camera at summer airshows
By Matty Graham published
Video The summer airshow season is still in full flight… Discover how to get your aerial photography skills to take off!
Paint it black! Canon's new ImagePrograf flagship printer boasts better blacks and a slew of updates
By Dan Mold published
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
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
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
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
Review The smallest bag in Vanguard's Alta Sky backpack series is specifically made for camera bodies attached to a long telephoto lens
10 pro tips for photographing brilliant coastal landscapes with a Canon camera
By Dan Mold published
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
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
Video Pro Canon photographer Matty Graham shares his tactics to help you take premier league photos
10 pro camera tips for photographing incredible cathedral interiors
By PhotoPlus published
How to Inspired Canon pro David Clapp teaches our Apprentice to shoot cathedrals inside and out
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
NEWS The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is packed to the brim with AI features, scarily-accurate autofocus 8K 60p video
Canon gets a grip on the R5 Mark II! Well, THREE grips, actually…
By Dan Mold published
NEWS The Canon EOS R5 Mark II gets no fewer than THREE new battery grip options to expand its functionality
Vanguard VEO City S30 review: perfect for city slickers or should you give it the cold shoulder?
By Dan Mold published
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
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
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
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
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 goes all-in on VR, with its second virtual reality RF lens
By Dan Mold published
news Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye is a budget-friendly stereoscopic lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras
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