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 S25 Edge: could this be Samsung's thinnest-ever phone?
By Ben Andrews published
New leak suggests the upcoming S25 Edge may be even slimmer than we first thought, but camera quality may be compromised

These new CFexpress Type A cards are even cheaper than a fast SD card!
By Ben Andrews published
Type A cards used to cost a fortune, but not any more

There's still only ONE 8K monitor you can buy, but that might be about to change
By Ben Andrews published
If Asus's ultra-premium, ultra-expensive 8K monitor goes on sale, it'd be only the second 8K consumer monitor ever to hit shelves

Pixel 9a arrival is likely imminent: reviews already surfacing
By Ben Andrews published
Google's next entry-level Pixel phone looks set to be a formidable budget all-rounder

Could Samsung be developing its own version of the iPhone's Camera Control button?
By Ben Andrews published
A newly-discovered patent reveals Samsung may be working on a gesture-sensitive camera button

This new phone boasts a night vision camera, two screens, a giant battery, and even a 28mm loudspeaker!
By Ben Andrews published
The new Ulefone Armor 30 Pro is a refreshing change from today's bland mainstream phones

Delkin launches its fastest and highest-capacity CFexpress Type B cards
By Ben Andrews published
Now with VPG400 certification, Delkin's latest CFexpress 4.0 cards are ideal for shooting 8K video

Could the Pixel 10 be the first base-model Pixel to boast three rear-facing cameras?
By Ben Andrews published
According to new leaked renders, Google might be levelling up its next Pixel phone

The Z-mount version of Viltrox's awesome AF 135mm F1.8 LAB lens is only days away
By Ben Andrews published
Could this be the ultimate Z-mount portrait lens?

Canon looks set to keep the RF mount locked down
By Ben Andrews published
Don't expect full-frame RF lenses from third-party manufacturers any time soon

Record-breaker! Nextorage reveals the fastest CFexpress Type A card in the world
By Ben Andrews published
And the first Type A card to receive VPG800 certification

Best monitor for Mac mini in 2025
By Michelle Rae Uy last updated
buying guide The perfect match for Apple's desktop, this is the best monitor for Mac mini

Benro launches new ultra-light travel tripod kit, plus a pair of clever tripod heads
By Ben Andrews published
Whether you shoot stills, video, or a combination of both, you're in luck

Canon launches a new battery-powered portable printer
By Ben Andrews published
news Along with a brace of new high-volume MegaTank office printers

Vanguard launches new adapters that'll turn any tripod into a leveling tripod
By Ben Andrews published
news The new leveling adapters are available in five sizes, so there should be an ideal fit for your tripod

Get this incredible deal on a high-capacity CFexpress Type A card while you can
By Ben Andrews published
deal An unbeatable deal on a high-capacity CFexpress Type A card

The best mouse for photo and video editing: work smarter and faster
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide Boost your editing workflow, by using the best mouse for photo and video editing

Will Foveon sensors ever return, and does anyone outside Sigma still care?
By Ben Andrews published
news As Sigma confirms it's still working on Foveon sensors, we're left wondering: why?

The new Nothing Phone (3a) is packing a periscope telephoto camera
By Ben Andrews published
NEWS Nothing reveals the camera specs for the next Nothing Phone (3a) series of phones – just days from the official launch

Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8.0: specs leak, launch imminent?
By Ben Andrews published
Sony's longest-ever E-mount lens could be just hours away from being revealed

There's now a PC designed by a pro photographer. Yes, really.
By Ben Andrews published
It may seem like a gimmick, but the specs actually look pretty darned decent

The best ultrawide monitor: 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

The best headphones for video editing: 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
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