
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

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

The long-awaited Trump T1 camera phone is now shipping!
By Ben Andrews published
Show your patriotism with a phone that's been “designed with American values in mind”

Philips just unveiled the most interesting monitor I've seen this year
By Ben Andrews published
It's not for everyone, but it sure is clever

Lexar teams up with an unlikely partner for its latest portable storage products
By Ben Andrews published
Why it's the Argentinean national football team, of course!

The best recovery software for photos and SD cards
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide The best recovery software can recover deleted photos, videos and data from SD cards, SSDs and hard drives

The best iMac for photo and video editing in 2026
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Seeking an all-in-one desktop computer? The best iMac is perfect for photo and video editing.

The best keyboards for video editing in 2026
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Avoid RSI and work faster, with the best keyboards for video editing

The best mouse for photo and video editing in 2026: 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

All the new lenses revealed at the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show
By Ben Andrews published
It's a long list!

Laowa has made an incredibly wide fisheye lens for APS-C cameras
By Ben Andrews published
And that's not its only party piece!

EIZO teases its first-ever OLED ColorEdge monitor
By Ben Andrews published
Could this be a new monitor benchmark for image/video editing?

Get set for NINE new Viltrox lenses, plus a new flashgun
By Ben Andrews published
Whether you shoot full-frame, APS-C, or Micro Four Thirds - there's something for you

Lexar's new USB flash drive has every base covered
By Ben Andrews published
It's super-fast, boasts wide compatiblity, and comes in several capacity options

ZY Optics looks set to announce bargain new medium format prime
By Ben Andrews published
News Along with a new autofocus lens for full-frame bodies

OWC is the latest memory card brand to announce yet another price hike
By Ben Andrews published
And the reason? You've guessed it: AI!

Want a more ergonomic thumb rest for your Leica? This one's made from steel usually used for SWORDS!
By Ben Andrews published
Leica M10 and M11 users now have even more bragging rights!
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