
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

Galaxy S27: new rumor suggests no new camera hardware
By Ben Andrews published
Is Samsung preparing yet another underwhelming Galaxy S phone?

A new bargain prime for Micro Four Thirds cameras is rumored to be imminent
By Ben Andrews published
And it's no stripped-out, manual-only affair, either

The iPhone 18 Pro could have “the biggest leap in camera hardware” in some time
By Ben Andrews published
If you believe the rumors

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

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?

This dash cam can use AI to read a blurred license plate
By Ben Andrews published
And it's got plenty more features besides

Godox's latest tiny flashgun looks like a bargain buy
By Ben Andrews published
Plus it's compatible with most cameras

The global flash memory shortage is now killing off the fastest portable SSDs
By Ben Andrews published
Flash memory is now so scarce and prices so high that LaCie is discontinuing SSDs barely a year after their launch

Best external hard drives in 2026: clever drives for added storage and backups
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide Store gigabytes of photos and videos with the best external hard drives for photographers

The best hard drives for video editing in 2026
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE High capacity, high speed, high productivity: the best hard drives for video editing can really streamline your workflow

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

This new portable SSD can be tracked if you lose it
By Ben Andrews published
And it's also incredibly fast!

Best polarizing filters in 2026: top polarizers for landscape photographers
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated The best polarizer filters are a must for reducing reflections, boosting color and contrast, and adding punch to dreary skies

Best ND filters in 2026: neutral density filters for longer exposures
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Capture creative long exposures to blur movement in landscapes – even in the middle of a bright summer's day

iPhone 18: could Apple be planning a bold new camera lens?
By Ben Andrews published
We've seen this hardware before in Android phones, but it'd be a first for the iPhone

The Sony A7R VI proves high resolution needn't come with noticeable image quality compromises
By Ben Andrews published
We've lab tested Sony's latest resolution monster - the results are surprising

Is Samsung in danger of dying like Nokia and HTC?
By Ben Andrews published
OPINION It's been years since a flagship Samsung camera phone was truly innovative, making the brand increasingly vulnerable to Chinese competition

OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS Pro review: Is this really the "Holy Grail" lens for MFT?
By Mike Harris published
Review The OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS Pro (aka the "Big White") is MFT's biggest, priciest lens – but it’s way cheaper and lighter than top full-frame rivals

Best softbox lighting kits in 2026: studio flash kits ideal for portraits
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Perfect for portraiture, these are the best softbox lighting kits for your home studio

Best video lights in 2026: get better lighting for vlogging and filmmaking
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide From run-and-gun vlogging to studio and location shoots, the best video lights make your content look slick and professional

Best panoramic tripod heads in 2026: get a wider view with your camera!
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide With the best panoramic tripod heads you can capture wide scenic shots, or even wraparound spherical panoramas

New rumor suggests upcoming Sony cameras could have noticeably better battery life
By Ben Andrews published
Thanks to much more efficient LCD screen tech

Beat SSD price rises by making your own portable hard drive
By Ben Andrews published
Terramaster's D1 portable SSD enclosure has incredible speed potential
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