
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

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

OnePlus 15: new rumors suggest more zoom for less money
By Ben Andrews published
But it might not be all good news for OnePlus's upcoming flagship phone

This super-slo-mo pro video camera shoots 4K at 1000fps - and looks incredible!
By Ben Andrews published
And you could soon be able to buy it... for less than a new Leica!

The best laptops for video editing: 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

Vivo announces its next flagship camera phone: X300 Pro
By Ben Andrews published
It's said to pack several camera improvements over previous models

Get set for more camera phones with real optical zoom
By Ben Andrews published
Samsung is said to be working on a camera module capable of true, variable focal length optical zoom

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

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

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 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

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
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