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
Has the foldable phone bubble burst?
By Ben Andrews published
news Declining production of foldable phone screens suggests foldable camera phones might be losing their appeal
The best student laptops in 2024
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated The best student laptops can give you an edge in your studies whether you're at school, college or uni
The best Chromebooks for students and home working in 2024
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Find a laptop for less, and with better battery life than Windows rivals, with our guide to the best Chromebooks
Best 17-inch laptops in 2024: big-screen laptops for ultimate editing comfort
By Michelle Rae Uy last updated
Updated The best 17-inch laptops give you more screen space for editing photos and videos. Here are the best on the market.
My job is reviewing laptops: these are the only Cyber Monday deals I'd actually buy
By Ben Andrews published
Deals If you're after a capable laptop for image or video editing, these are the deals I'd recommend
These are the best deals on memory cards and storage this Cyber Monday!
By Ben Andrews published
Deals You can never have too much photo and video storage, and with prices like these, it needn't cost a fortune
My job is testing monitors: here are the monitor deals I'd pick this Cyber Monday
By Ben Andrews published
Deals There's no shortage of Cyber Monday offers on monitors right now, but I reckon these are the best of all
Oppo Find X8 Pro review
By Ben Andrews published
Review Oppo's new flagship camera phone blends Hasselblad's image science with AI smarts. The results are spectacular
The Sony A1 II's sensor is almost four years old: here's why that doesn't matter
By Ben Andrews published
featyre It used to be that a new camera needed a new sensor to get improved image quality. Not any more
This could be the cheapest 200mm full-frame lens in the WORLD!
By Ben Andrews published
news Forget Black Friday: we've found a simply unbeatable price for a fast telephoto prime
The best DSLR in 2024: 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
Think Tank announces new, travel-friendly backpacks and roller bags
By Ben Andrews published
news Whether you're in the rainforest or the urban jungle, Think Tank has a camera bag for the job
The best MacBooks for photo editing in 2024: 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
Here's proof that Nikon has a sensor of humor
By Ben Andrews published
news Nikon's global headquarters is more fun than you might have imagined
The best photo-editing laptops for photographers in 2024
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
Sony has literally thought of EVERYTHING for the a1 II
By Ben Andrews published
news We reveal the a1 II's novel extra feature you may have overlooked, but which makes this camera a joy to use
Oppo launches its new flagship phone with Hasselblad cameras: Find X8 Pro
By Ben Andrews published
news Sporting two periscope telephoto cameras, up to 60x zoom, and advanced AI image processing
AstrHori launches an incredibly cheap autofocus prime lens for Nikon Z cameras
By Ben Andrews published
news The new 27mm f/2.8 prime looks like the perfect companion for the Zfc, Z50 and Z30
Samsung wants to revolutionize telephoto camera modules on smartphones
By Ben Andrews published
news Periscope lenses have transformed the zoom ability of modern camera phones, but Samsung has other ideas
Nextorage reveals new, super-fast CFexpress Type A cards
By Ben Andrews published
news And an equally-impressive Type A card reader
You can now actually buy a 2 TERABYTE SD card!
By Ben Andrews published
news And the price is surprisingly fair, but is this actually a good deal?
Lexar's new modular card reader and data storage system is a pro photographer's dream
By Ben Andrews published
news This no-compromise dock and module set-up is ideal for intensive data transfers from multiple card formats
Nextorage announces new, super-fast portable SSDs
By Ben Andrews published
news Boasting incredible transfer speeds, USB4 connectivity and rugged build quality
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