
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

Laowa takes on the very best from Canon, Nikon and Sigma with its latest upmarket lens
By Ben Andrews published
New Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF is a premium tele prime, but it still retains the brand's aggressive pricing

The upcoming Vivo X300 Pro could have the best dynamic range of any current camera phone
By Ben Andrews published
Thanks to its innovative new Sony image sensor

BenQ PD2730S monitor review
By Ben Andrews published
review 4K just not good enough? Try this 5K display instead

Boffins develop new tech that enables a smartphone camera to record 8x more color data
By Ben Andrews published
The possibilities are mind-blowing...

7Artisans reveals new APS-C ultra-wide autofocus lens
By Ben Andrews published
Fast, wide, and with full electronic communication: this APS-C lens could be one to watch

Samsung celebrates 15 years of Galaxy S: we look back at what's made Galaxy the benchmark for Android camera phones
By Ben Andrews published
Recent Galaxy S-series phones may be short on innovation, but we shouldn't forget just how far Samsung's flagship phones have come since the original Galaxy S in 2010

The best ND filters in 2025: 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

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

Stop press! There's a new dash cam in town, and it's actually rather special
By Ben Andrews published
news Few will get excited by the launch of a new dash cam, but this new offering from Baseus is genuinely innovative

The best camera lens cleaners in 2025: keep your lenses bright and clear
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Dirty, smeared lenses will ruin your photographs. So keep them spotless with the best camera lens cleaners

The best polarizing filters in 2025: 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

Could Nikon be readying not one but FOUR probe lenses?
By Ben Andrews published
Recently discovered patent applications suggest Nikon may be working on several new macro probe lenses

MSI Creator A16 AI+ laptop review
By Ben Andrews published
Review A seriously powerful laptop designed for creatives, but it falls short in some key areas

The best monitors for photo editing in 2025: 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

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

LaCie launches new, super-fast and super-strong portable SSD
By Ben Andrews published
It's ideal for transferring 4K or 8K video, wherever you happen to be

Samsung S26 Ultra: new leak hints at questionable design choices
By Ben Andrews published
Along with potentially stagnant camera hardware

The best LED light panels in 2025: 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

Buying a new memory card for your camera? Watch this video first
By Ben Andrews published
Confused by the mess of memory card speed and capacity standards? This video cuts through the confusion - it's the clearest guide I've seen

Could Samsung DOWNGRADE one of the S26 Ultra's cameras?
By Ben Andrews published
New leaks suggest Samsung's next flagship phone may be a mixed bag when it comes to camera hardware

SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE 26TB desktop hard drive review
By Ben Andrews published
Review Huge capacity, fast enough, and seemingly built to last. What's not to like?

Sigma announces its first autofocus cine lens for Sony and L-mount shooters
By Ben Andrews published
Likely based in part on Sigma's sublime 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art lens, it looks like a videographer's dream

New leak reveals possible specs for Sony's rumored 200MP camera phone sensor
By Ben Andrews published
Watch out Samsung: Sony may be readying its own, larger 200MP image sensor
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