
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

Shimoda launches its lightest-ever camera backpack
By Ben Andrews published
Along with bags for street photography and extreme locations

The best camera remotes in 2025: cable releases and wireless remotes for all budgets
By Ben Andrews, Chris George last updated
UPDATED The best camera remote lets you stay out of sight, avoid camera shake, program a time lapse sequence and more

The best mouse for photo and video editing in 2025: work smarter and faster
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide Boost your editing workflow, by using the best mouse for photo and video editing

PNY Duo Link V3 USB flash drive review
By Ben Andrews published
This fast and versatile USB memory stick is very hard to fault

I'm out of a job: image quality testing has just been fully automated
By Ben Andrews published
Meet the world's first robotic, AI-controlled imaging lab for testing camera phones

Is Samsung readying a giant camera island for the S26 Ultra?
By Ben Andrews published
New report suggests Samsung could be following its Chinese rivals

Panasonic's svelte Lumix S9 with kit lens falls to under £900!
By Ben Andrews published
Deal SAVE £600 on Panasonic's small but mighty full-frame mirrorless marvel

The best keyboards for video editing
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Avoid RSI and work faster, with the best keyboards for video editing

Canon announces new low-priced, yet highly versatile printers
By Ben Andrews published
news These new PIXMA printers are ideal for home working and wireless printing

This bizarre phone’s camera beats anything from Apple, Google or Samsung
By Ben Andrews published
News It's got a larger image sensor, way bigger battery, is far tougher, and there's even a night vision camera!

Nikon ends its Zf body reupholstery service
By Ben Andrews published
Zf shooters in Japan will no longer be able to change the color of their camera after purchase

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS / Lite review: Canon's best photo-focused compact camera?
By Ben Andrews last updated
Review All the optical zoom you could want, in a camera that'll easily slip into your jeans pocket

The best monitor calibrators: 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

Spotted: new full-frame circular fisheye lens with multiple mount options
By Ben Andrews published
AstrHori 6mm fisheye lens is reportedly coming for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and L-mount cameras

7Artisans launches two full-frame primes at mega-low prices
By Ben Andrews published
New affordable ultra-wide and portrait lenses have arrived for Canon, Nikon, Sony and L-mount shooters

The best reflectors for photography: bounce the light right where you need it
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated The best reflectors will help fill in the shadows, brighten photos or even act as a secondary light when using the sun or a single flash as your main light source.

Tecno teases new wafer-thin three-panel foldable phone
By Ben Andrews published
Details are scarce, but it sure looks impressive

BlackVue launches premium 4K dash cam with a cutting-edge image sensor
By Ben Andrews published
Featuring Sony's latest 8.4-megapixel STARVIS 2 sensor, BlackVue's DR970X II dash cam promises top-notch recording quality

New renders show the Pixel 10 with a telephoto camera
By Ben Andrews published
It looks like the Pixel 10 will be the first non-Pro Pixel phone to come with three rear-facing cameras

Viofo's latest triple-camera dash cam system covers all the angles
By Ben Andrews published
The 3-channel A329S dashcam can be teamed with separate rear, telephoto, cabin, or external cameras

First hands-on images emerge of the iPhone 17 Pro
By Ben Andrews published
If real, they point to the first substantial iPhone design change since 2019

Vivo X300 Pro: fresh leak suggests possible camera specs
By Ben Andrews published
Prolific tipster claims to know the camera details for Vivo's next flagship phone

Eizo ColorEdge CG2700X monitor review
By Angela Nicholson last updated
review There are cheaper monitors but the Eizo ColorEdge CG2700X has enough to entice photographers and videographers
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