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 owners have discovered an image quality glitch, but a fix is coming
By Ben Andrews published
Even the best camera phones can have teething troubles, but Samsung seems to already be on top of this camera issue

The best ball heads for tripods in 2025: simple, speedy setup with sturdy support
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide A good ball head should make life simple, being quick and easy to set up while offering solid support. Here are the best options…

The best desktop computer for photo editing: PCs and Macs for photographers
By Ben Andrews last updated
buying guide The best desktop computer for photo editing will keep you future-proofed for editing images and working from home

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

Best BenQ monitors: high-quality screens for photographers and creators
By Michelle Rae Uy last updated
Buying guide We reveal the best BenQ monitors for photo editing, video editing and gaming, including 16:9 and ultra-wide models

The best monitors for photo editing: affordable and premium screens
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE Here's our roundup of the current best monitors for photo editing, from cut-price bargains to high-end beauties

The best laptops for video editing: edit your footage easily, wherever you are
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Whether you make movies, TV or YouTube videos, the best laptops for video editing will get the job done faster

Tokina announces its first wide-angle lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras
By Ben Andrews published
news Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X will be less than half the price of Fujifilm's closest equivalent lens

PNY RP60 portable SSD review
By Ben Andrews published
A fast, simple, yet very effective way to keep your images and videos mobile

Viltrox launches a new, super-versatile LED fill light
By Ben Andrews published
Whether you want RGB color, warm, or cool lighting; this rechargeable lightweight LED tube can do it all

The best variable ND filters: fader filters for videography and photography
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Variable neutral density – or fader – filters are essential for filmmakers… and handy for stills photography, too

The best polarizing filters: top circular 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

Tamron says it'll release 10 new lens models per year from 2026
By Ben Andrews published
Tamron intends to ramp-up lens production for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm cameras

The best ND filters: neutral density filters for longer exposures
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated The best neutral density filter will help you capture creative long exposures to blur movement in landscapes – even in the middle of a bright summer's day

SanDisk launches Creator: a new line-up of storage products designed for photographers and creatives
By Ben Andrews published
From portable and desktop SSDs, to memory cards and flash drives: there's a Creator product for every storage requirement

Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs. P1100: what exactly has changed, and why
By Ben Andrews published
Versus Our comprehensive guide to what's the same and what's changed in Nikon's two greatest bridge cameras

The best photo-editing laptops for photographers
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best laptops for photo editing can also double as super-fast home workstations that'll cover every eventuality

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: new rumor suggests class-leading camera specs
By Ben Andrews published
If the rumors are true, Xiaomi's upcoming flagship camera phone could be a world-beater

The best MacBooks for photo editing: 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

The best CFexpress cards: 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

Best memory card for your camera: 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

Best on-camera monitors: external screens and video recorders for filmmakers
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide The best on-camera monitors help you see what what you're filming and some even let you shoot in better codecs

New tip suggests Samsung might FINALLY be working on something exciting for its next flagship camera phone
By Ben Andrews published
Could next year's Galaxy S26 Ultra end the recent S-series stagnation?
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