Articles by: Ben Andrews

Ben Andrews

Ben is the Imaging labs manager, responsible for all of 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 sensor, the zoom range of monster bridge cameras or even the latest smartphones, Ben is our go-to guy for technical insight. He's also the team's man-at-arms when it comes to bags, filters and all manner of accessories – his lab is a bit like the Batcave of photography!

The best portable SSDs in 2020

By Ben Andrews

BUYING GUIDE A portable SSD is the fastest way to keep your photos and videos backed up and mobile

The best budget laptops for photo editing and home working

By Ben Andrews

BUYING GUIDE You don't need to spend big bucks to get a versatile budget laptop with decent specs and a photo-friendly screen

The best film scanners in 2020: give your cherished negatives and slides new life

By Ben Andrews

Buying Guide The best film scanners make it easier than ever to bring your old 35mm negatives and slides into the digital age

The best photo-editing laptops in 2020: top laptops for photographers

By Ben Andrews

BUYING GUIDE Photo-editing powerhouses that'll also double as super-fast home workstations - these laptops can cover every eventuality

Best photo vests: waistcoats and jackets with big pockets for photographers

By Ben Andrews

BUYING GUIDE Need a jacket or waistcoat to help carry your camera gear? Check out our guide to the best photo vests available...

SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B Card and CFexpress Card Reader review

By Ben Andrews

review CFexpress is the new card on the block, but is it any better than XQD or UHS-II SD?

Tokina announces a swathe of new lenses for mirrorless Sony and Fujifilm cameras

By Ben Andrews

Tokina's blazing comeback continues as it sets out to make further inroads into the mirrorless lens market

The best travel camera in 2020: see the world and capture amazing images

By Rod Lawton, Ben Andrews

BUYING GUIDE We help you choose the best travel camera for your next globetrotting adventure, combining quality and portability

The best mini tripods in 2020: tabletop camera supports that'll fit in any kit bag

By Ben Andrews

Buying Guide Sometimes even the lightest travel tripod is too bulky, but these go-anywhere marvels are the ultimate mini tripods

The best gimbal heads for tripods in 2020: heads that handle big lenses with ease

By Ben Andrews

Buying Guide Ideal for wildlife and aviation photographers, you will want a gimbal head if you shoot with long telephoto lenses

The best camera phone in 2020: which is the best smartphone for photography?

By Basil Kronfli, Ben Andrews

BUYING GUIDE The best camera phones take photos and video that can rival traditional cameras – these are the top smartphone shooters

Elinchrom ELC TTL compact studio lights go large on performance & build quality

By Ben Andrews

news More power, faster recycling times and TTL simplicity: Elinchrom's new ELC 125 & ELC 500 flash heads have it all

The best pan and tilt tripod heads in 2020: precise camera control for your tripod

By Ben Andrews

Buying Guide Also called 3-way heads, the best pan and tilt tripod heads offer extra precision over a ball head

The best panoramic tripod heads in 2020: get a wider view with your camera!

By Ben Andrews

Buying Guide With the best panoramic tripod heads you can capture wide scenic shots and wraparound spherical VR panoramas

Nikon P950 review

By Ben Andrews

REVIEW The Nikon P950 with its 83x optical zoom will get you closer than almost any other camera, but that's its only selling point

The best reflectors for photography in 2020: control your lighting the easy way!

By Ben Andrews

Buying Guide The best reflectors provide a must-have accessory for shooting flattering portraiture with controlled and balanced lighting

The best camera sling bags in 2020

By Ben Andrews

Buying Guide The best camera sling bags combine the comfort of a backpack with the convenience of a shoulder bag

The best portable hard drives for photographers in 2020

By Ben Andrews

BUYING GUIDE The best portable hard drives or SSD drives enable you to back up and archive your photos and videos on the move

The best roller bags for your camera in 2020

By Ben Andrews

Buying Guide These cabin-friendly roller bags are ideal for photographers on the move, but which is best for your camera gear?

The best monitors for photo editing in 2020: we explain size, resolution and color

By Matthew Richards, Ben Andrews

BUYING GUIDE Choosing the best monitors for photo editing is important, and there's more to it than you might think!

The best neutral density filters in 2020: filters for super-smooth long exposures

By Ben Andrews

Buying Guide Want to shoot a long exposure in daylight? You'll need a neutral density - or ND - filter to keep shutter speeds slow

Best variable ND filters - variable neutral density filters or faders

Best variable ND filters: fader filters for video and photography

By Ben Andrews

Buying guide Variable ND filters are an essential accessory for filmmakers and videographers... and they can handy for photography too

Kenko AI AB600-R flashgun has a head so clever it could qualify for Mensa

By Ben Andrews

UPDATE Kenko's first flashgun is a super-smart speedlight that takes the guesswork out of flash photography

Best camera lens cleaners

By Ben Andrews

Buying Guide Dirty, smeared lenses just won’t do - keep them spotlessly clean with these specialist camera lens cleaners

Best light tents for photography

By Ben Andrews

buying guide Mini studio set-ups for shooting perfect product pictures for eBay and ecommerce... these are the best light tents for photography

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