
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 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

Best memory card for your camera in 2026: top SD, microSD, CFexpress & CF cards
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE To get the best memory card, decide the capacity and speed you need, and then check our latest prices

Godox launches new, high-power monolight flash
By Ben Andrews published
Powerful, versatile, yet easily portable: it looks ideal for outdoor location lighting

ProGrade Digital secures out-of-this-world contract with NASA
By Ben Andrews published
Artemis missions to the moon will be recorded on ProGrade Digital CFexpress cards

Best camera bag for travel in 2026: there's a bag for you, no matter your load
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide However much photo gear you want to take on your next trip, I've found the perfect camera travel bag for you!

The best MacBooks for photo editing in 2026: options to suit every budget
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated These are the best MacBooks for photo editing, from affordable classics to the latest performance powerhouses

Voigtlander announces new portrait prime for Canon RF and Nikon Z cameras
By Ben Andrews published
News Complete with bokeh control!

Could the Galaxy S26 Ultra be getting a new, improved 24MP capture option?
By Ben Andrews published
A reliable source suggests Samsung may be out to emulate the iPhone's 24MP shooting mode

The Galaxy S26 Ultra may get subtle hardware upgrades for its main and telephoto cameras
By Ben Andrews published
Samsung's next flagship phone is expected to inherit most of its camera hardware from the S25 Ultra, but image quality might still be boosted

Galaxy S27 Ultra: possible camera specs emerge
By Ben Andrews published
New rumor suggests the exact size, resolution and name of the primary image sensor that might appear in Samsung's 2027 flagship phone
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