
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 best photo-editing laptops for photographers in 2026
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

The best laptops for video editing in 2026: 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

These clever softboxes can be set up and packed away in seconds
By Ben Andrews published
News Godox's latest softboxes look like a gift for photographers shooting on location

A new Pentax DSLR is in development!
By Ben Andrews published
Pentax executives confirm the brand remains committed to DSLRs, with a new model on the way

Atomos expands into desktop monitors with new company acquisition
By Ben Andrews published
News Camera monitor specialist wants a stake in every stage of video capture and production

No, it's not a crayon; it's SanDisk's latest novelty USB flash drive!
By Ben Andrews published
Unleash your inner child with a Crayola-themed memory stick

ProGrade Digital announces it's about to increase memory card prices AGAIN
By Ben Andrews published
news Demand for flash memory shows no sign of slowing, pushing up prices for everyone

Get the big picture for a small price with TTArtisan's latest fisheye lens
By Ben Andrews published
Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm and MFT users can go ultra wide without breaking the bank

The best DSLR in 2025: Chunky, classic camera designs still loved today
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best DSLRs are still great cameras to buy today, with bigger bodies, better battery life, and a huge range of lenses

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

The best video editing monitors in 2026: superb screens for moviemakers
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide With top-class color, contrast, viewing angles, and features, these screens are the best video-editing monitors

The best monitors for photo editing in 2026: affordable and premium computer 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

A new image sensor's in town, and it's about to revolutionize the dash cam market
By Ben Andrews published
News Sony's STARVIS image sensors have long been the go-to sensor for dash-cam manufacturers. Now Sony's just introduced a 3rd-gen STARVIS sensor.

Best LED light panels in 2026: portable lighting for photography and video
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE I've listed the best LED light panels for any size or budget, for smartphones, hotshoe mounting, and studio photography

NASA chose an old DSLR as its primary Artemis II camera - here's why
By Ben Andrews published
It still beats the best mirrorless cameras where it matters most

Best variable ND filters in 2026: 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

BenQ PD2770U monitor review
By Ben Andrews published
Review A monitor for creatives that redefines the phrase 'feature-packed'

It's official: Laowa's 10x magnification macro lens is real, and we've seen it in action
By Ben Andrews published
News This incredible close-up lens is now on display at The Photography and Video Show 2026

Eizo ColorEdge CG3100X monitor review
By Ben Andrews published
Review Color-critical displays don't come any better than this

PocketWizard reveals its smallest-ever flash transceiver for camera and flash triggering
By Ben Andrews published
News But it still goes big on features

Vanguard launches its first tripod without an integrated center column
By Ben Andrews published
news Plus another two new models designed to support extreme camera loads

Laowa's latest lenses will level-up your architectural photography
By Ben Andrews published
News New 17mm f/4 Zero-D comes in tilt-shift and shift variants, with full-frame and medium format compatibility

The best monitor calibrators in 2026: keep your on-screen colors accurate
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Make sure your screen is displaying colors accurately, with the best monitor calibrators on the market
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