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
Lexar teases new ruggedized SD cards, plus super-fast storage dock
By Ben Andrews published
news The perfect memory cards for shooting in extreme environments... or if you're just clumsy!
The best ND grad filters in 2025: top graduated neutral density filters right now
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated We list the best ND grad filters for landscape photography: get bright skies under control for a more balanced exposure
OWC launches super-fast, next-gen CFexpress Type A cards
By Ben Andrews published
news Along with new sleek and rugged portable SSDs
All hail the new CFexpress Type B speed and capacity kings
By Ben Andrews published
news Wise breaks every CFexpress record with its latest Type B cards
The best CFast cards in 2025: top memory cards for recording video
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide The best CFast 2.0 cards will let you record top-quality video using pro cinema cameras from Canon, Arri and Blackmagic
Calibrite Display 123 review
By Ben Andrews published
review The most affordable monitor calibrator you can buy, and it's worth every penny
Could this be the most innovative camera backpack ever?
By Ben Andrews published
news Its fully modular, exoskeleton design enables some jaw-dropping features
The best softbox lighting kits in 2025: 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
Think Tank updates its memory card wallets, adding two new models
By Ben Andrews published
news Whether you want to carry cards, batteries, or a combination of both, Think Tank has a wallet for the job
Leak suggests Samsung may FINALLY fix Galaxy S24 Ultra camera issues
By Ben Andrews published
news Upcoming April monthly update is said to address image quality bugs present since the phone's launch
Lexar reveals new, super-fast portable SSDs
By Ben Andrews published
news Whether you want sleek and stylish, or rugged go-anywhere dependability, Lexar has you covered
Dig out your old point-and-shoot camera: it might be worth a fortune
By Ben Andrews published
Hum-drum digital compacts are seeing a huge surge in popularity, thanks to influencers obsessed with the 2000s
Fujifilm X100VI scalpers: I salute you
By Ben Andrews published
news Fujifilm introduces new measures to prevent resellers making huge profits on the X100VI - but is that even a problem?
Fujifilm releases new firmware for the GFX 100 II
By Ben Andrews published
news Firmware version 2.00 introduces a new, super-simple firmware update process
Datacolor Spyder Checkr Video review
By Ben Andrews published
review An essential tool for ensuring color accuracy and consistency when shooting high quality video
Canon announces new, space-saving multifunction photo printer
By Ben Andrews published
news The PIXMA TR7650 is a value-packed office companion
Calibrite announces the most affordable monitor calibrator on the market
By Ben Andrews published
news New Display 123 calibrator is designed to be easy to use and easy on your pocket
Sony launches new CFexpress Type B cards
By Ben Andrews published
news Super-fast, yet reasonably well priced: Sony's latest Type B offerings look tempting
Realme 12+ revealed: accessibly-priced camera phone with premium features
By Ben Andrews published
news Solid primary camera specs and a high-end screen give this budget handset real appeal
RIP: Nikon is axing its most outrageous and impressive camera of recent times
By Ben Andrews published
news Unique, trail-blazing, yet arguably unnecessary: this is my eulogy to a camera that was a legend right from its launch
Affinity Photo: 50 more cameras now supported, plus new HDR support
By Ben Andrews published
news Photoshop rival software gets even more versatile
No camera manufacturer supports CFexpress 4.0 cards, but it doesn't matter!
By Ben Andrews published
news The latest generation of mega CFexpress cards are fast enough to bend space and time, yet are totally unnecessary
PNY EliteX-PRO60 SDXC memory card review
By Ben Andrews published
review Proof that second best can be a winning formula: PNY's mainstream UHS-II SD card offers unbeatable value
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