
Ben Andrews
Ben is the Imaging Labs manager, responsible for all the testing on Digital Camera World and across the entire photography portfolio at Future. Whether he's in the lab testing the sharpness of new lenses, the resolution of the latest image sensors, the zoom range of monster bridge cameras or even the latest camera phones, Ben is our go-to guy for technical insight. He's also the team's man-at-arms when it comes to camera bags, filters, memory cards, and all manner of camera accessories – his lab is a bit like the Batcave of photography! With years of experience trialling and testing kit, he's a human encyclopedia of benchmarks when it comes to recommending the best buys.
Latest articles by Ben Andrews

Voigtlander announces new standard prime for Sony E and Nikon Z cameras
By Ben Andrews published
Fast, light and compact, yet built to last

What's better than one 200MP sensor in a camera phone? Two of them!
By Ben Andrews published
Rumors suggest there could be several phones on the way with multiple 200MP camera modules

Vantrue Nexus 5S (N5S) dash cam review – an all-round four-camera solution
By Ben Andrews published
A dash cam with FOUR cameras? You'd better believe it!

Start selling your body parts: Zeiss' latest cine lenses cost an arm and a leg!
By Ben Andrews published
But you can't put a price on exquisite cinematography, right?

Nikon's F-mount refuses to die, but it's not because DSLRs are making a comeback
By Ben Andrews published
Nikon could be breathing new life into F-mount lenses without even realizing

The best CFexpress cards in 2026: ultra-fast Type B and Type A cards compared
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide The best CFexpress cards are some of the fastest memory cards you can buy. Here are our top Type B and Type A picks

Bye bye bump! The Google Pixel 10a will have a completely flush camera island
By Ben Andrews published
Although don't expect the camera hardware to change much

Vanguard's latest camera bag takes versatility to the max
By Ben Andrews published
News Is it a camera bag? Is it a rolling travel bag? Is it a backpack? It's everything!

Samsung teases possible S26 Ultra camera features
By Ben Andrews published
Three brief teaser videos hint at what we may expect from Samsung's upcoming flasgship phone

Galaxy S26 Ultra: Samsung expected to solve subtle yet annoying image quality issue
By Ben Andrews published
Fresh leak also reveals possible new body color option

8K video is dying, but you shouldn't mourn its loss
By Ben Andrews published
opinion As LG follows Sony and TCL in discontinuing 8K televisions, we consider why 8K content is struggling to become mainstream

The best headphones for video editing in 2026: high quality audio for every budget
By Ben Andrews last updated
UPDATED The best headphones for video editing will ensure you spot every subtlety in your sound

The best ultrawide monitor in 2026: get more screen space for your photo editing
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated A 21:9 ratio or wider gives you space to see a lot more at once

Samsung's new privacy screen can dynamically adjust viewing angles
By Ben Andrews published
Clever new display tech could debut with the S26 Ultra

Watch out, Canon: VCM autofocus could soon be in Chinese lenses
By Ben Andrews published
New rumor suggests Yongnuo has developped its own voice coil motor AF system

Benro wants to make the world's most impressive variable ND filter
By Ben Andrews published
Meet Benro NE1: the first-ever ELECTRONIC variable neutral density filter!

Can a radical new AI smart camera make cycling safer?
By Ben Andrews published
The tech aims to provide cyclists with never-before-seen levels of situational awareness

Lexar launches new ultra-secure portable SSD
By Ben Andrews published
With seamless iPhone compatiblity

The best portable hard drives and SSDs in 2026: convenient storage for every budget
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best portable hard drives and SSD drives enable you to keep your photos and videos mobile and safely backed up

The best microSD cards in 2026: micro SD memory for phones, cameras, drones & more
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide The best MicroSD Cards offer a bewildering array of capacities, speeds & prices. So which is the right one for you?

Lexar Silver Plus UHS-I microSDXC card review
By Ben Andrews published
review Fast enough for almost any scenario, yet it won't break the bank

SanDisk Extreme A2 UHS-I microSDXC card review
By Ben Andrews published
review Just the ticket for expanding your phone storage, and plenty more besides

Samsung EVO Select microSDXC card review
By Ben Andrews published
review A great value card if you don't need a super-high write speed
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