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

Kenko PRO1D R-Twinkle Star (W) 4x filter review: a cross filter that shoots for the stars

By Dan Mold published 21 May 24

Review Add a sparkle to bright lights in your evening shots with the PRO1D R-Twinkle Star (W) 4x filter from Kenko

Kenko Black Mist No1 filter review: No missed opportunities here!

By Dan Mold published 17 May 24

Review Is Kenko’s Black Mist No1 filter a worthy atmospheric addition to your kit bag or is it all smoke and mirrors?

Kenko Black Mist No5 filter review: Soft effect diffusion for rainy city street scenes

By Dan Mold published 17 May 24

Review Boasting half the diffusion of Kenko's popular Black Mist No.1 filter we put the No.05 variant through its paces

Kenko White Mist No.1 filter review: Is this the number one filter for adding heaps of retro flare and style?

By Dan Mold published 11 May 24

Review Building on the success of Kenko's popular Black Mist No.1, the new White Mist No.1 reduces contrast and boosts flare in contrast-heavy scenes for a washed-out vintage aesthetic

Opinion: It's time to accept that Canon's EOS R Mark II is never coming…

By Dan Mold published 11 May 24

Opinion It's been six years, so is it finally time to accept that a follow-up to Canon's debut full-frame mirrorless camera is never coming?

Kenko AIR II UV filter review: cheap and effective protection for your lenses

By Dan Mold published 8 May 24

Review An ultra-violet cut filter should be fitted to any expensive lenses to keep them protected, so is this the one you should go for?

Spring clean your Canon camera with these top tips to eliminate dust spots from your photos

By Dan Mold published 4 May 24

Video Give your Canon gear a professional clean to obliterate dust spots and keep your cameras and lenses in top working order

Shoot incredible close-ups with a budget of just 10 bucks!

By Dan Mold published 29 April 24

Video Use this cheap and cheerful lens hack to shoot through a lens the 'wrong' way and capture detail without breaking the bank

Canon RF 10-20mm F4L IS STM lens mounted on a Canon EOS R5 camera on a blue bench

Canon RF 10-20mm f/4L IS STM review: the ultimate ultra-wide zoom

By Dan Mold last updated 15 April 24

Review The Canon RF 10-20mm f/4L is the world's widest full-frame rectilinear lens with autofocus – and all-new stabilization tech

10 pro photo tips for out-of-this-world star-filled astro images

By Dan Mold published 14 April 24

How to Professional astro photographer Chris Grimmer shares his 10 essential tips for amazing astrophotography images

You're taking your photos wrong. Here's how to fix that – for free

By Dan Mold published 8 April 24

Video Shooting at head height? STOP! Add instant impact by taking your camera low down to the ground

Become the king of the castle! Top camera tips for photographing castles in your landscapes

By Dan Mold published 3 April 24

Video On a recent trip to Scotland, Dan Mold reveals his top advice for including buildings such as castles in your scenic shots

Fractals Filters Classic review: a three-pack of prisms for portrait photographers

By Dan Mold published 26 March 24

Review Not your standard prisms, this premium set from Fractals have been designed with photographers in mind

10 pro photo tips for perfect pet portraits at home and outdoors

By Photo Plus UK, Dan Mold published 22 March 24

How to Professional wildlife photographer Laura Galbraith shows PhotoPlus Apprentice Helen how to capture top pet paw-traits!

Canon is "heavily invested in Virtual Reality and we want to get these products out as soon as possible"

By Dan Mold published 16 March 24

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO SHOW "VR is in its infancy and I don’t think we’ve seen half of what it's capable of" says Canon of its VR prototype cameras and lenses

Electric dreams! Pro photographer Joana Kruse documents her travels in her EV

By Dan Mold published 16 March 24

FEATURES Joana documents her road trip around the world in her electric Fiat 500e and Canon EOS camera – taking over 33,000 shots!

Hahnel Captur Timer Kit review: remote shooting opens up a whole world of creative potential

By Dan Mold published 12 March 24

Review Need to trigger your camera from afar? Hahnel’s Captur Timer Kit could be the solution for you!

Hahnel UniPal Plus review: One universal charger to rule them all?

By Dan Mold published 3 March 24

Review Should you replace your camera chargers with this universal offering from Hahnel? We find out…

Pro kit: Fashion, underwater and commercial pro Rafał Makiela reveals his essential gear

By Dan Mold published 2 March 24

PRO KIT Pro fashion, underwater and commercial photographer Rafał Makiela reveals the camera gear he can’t shoot without

Hahnel Extreme HLX-E6NH review: new and improved Extreme battery offers 20% more power

By Dan Mold published 1 March 24

Review Orange is the new black with Hahnel’s brightly colored Extreme battery for Canon packing 20% more capacity

Discover the art of panning for dramatic action shots on your Canon camera

By Dan Mold published 12 February 24

TUTORIAL Inject speed into your action shots by adding more drama with some motion blur – we hit the streets to show you how

10 pro photo tips for amazing landscapes with a Canon EOS camera

By Dan Mold published 10 February 24

How to Professional landscape photographer Drew Buckley shares his 10 essential tips for incredible scenic shots

10 pro photo tips for amazing seascapes with Canon EOS cameras

By Dan Mold published 7 February 24

How to Professional landscape photographer David Clapp shares his 10 essential tips for capturing brilliant scenic shots

Hahnel UniPal Mini II review: The ultimate travel charger?

By Dan Mold published 6 February 24

Review Power your desk and turn your iPhone into a tabletop clock

Anchor your landscape photography with wonderful windmills

By Dan Mold published 23 January 24

Video Windmills make a striking and eye-catching focal point in your landscapes, here's some tips and tricks to include them

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