
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

Shoot wider with a GFX 100RF than Fujifilm ever intended... all thanks to Ricoh!
By Ben Andrews published
Photographer discovers that it's possible to mount a Ricoh wide-angle conversion lens to a GFX 100RF, with no hassle and awesome results

Watch out, Samsung: Sony reveals its first 200MP camera phone sensor
By Ben Andrews published
And it looks like a possible world-beater!

The most impressive memory card I've ever tested is now at its lowest-ever price this Cyber Monday
By Ben Andrews published
Deal Thought all SD cards were pretty much the same? This incredible card from Lexar proves otherwise

Every driver should have a dash cam and mine is now at its lowest-ever price!
By Ben Andrews published
Deal I can personally vouch for the quality and reliability of this dash cam - if you're going to buy a dashboard camera this Black Friday, this should be it

Every driver should have a dash cam - the one I use is now at its lowest-ever price
By Ben Andrews published
Deal I can personally vouch for the quality and reliability of this dash cam - if you're going to buy a camera this Black Friday, this should be it

Lexar Professional GOLD CFexpress 4.0 Type A card review
By Ben Andrews published
review A Type A card without compromise

Delkin Devices Black CFexpress Type B 4.0 card review
By Ben Andrews last updated
review A 48-hour replacement guarantee gives extra reassurance with Delkin Devices CFexpress cards

Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Gold Series card review
By Ben Andrews last updated
review Lexar’s Gold Series CFexpress Type B cards come in a range of capacities offering speed at competitive prices

The best CFexpress cards: ultra-fast Type B and Type A cards compared
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide The best CFexpress cards are some of the fastest memory cards you can buy. Here are our top Type B and Type A picks

Viltrox launches the first-ever aftermarket teleconverter for Sony E-mount cameras
By Ben Andrews published
And it's a fraction of the price of Sony's own teleconverters

Venus Optics reveals a new Laowa tilt-shift lens for full-frame and medium format cameras
By Ben Andrews published
News And it's versatile, also being capable of close-up and low-light shots

These Black Friday deals on a MacBook Pro or Mac mini are too good to miss!
By Ben Andrews published
Black Friday Supercharge your photo or video editing for less: don't miss out on these awesome Black Friday Apple Mac deals from B&H

The best flash triggers in 2025: wireless control for off-camera flash
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated The best flash triggers enable you to position your flashguns away from your camera, creating new and exciting lighting setups

The best desktop computer for photo editing: PCs and Macs for photographers
By Ben Andrews last updated
buying guide The best desktop computer for photo editing will keep you future-proofed for editing images and working from home

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

The best wireless phone chargers for iPhone and Android
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide Ditch the wires with our pick of the best wireless phone chargers

A new Voigtländer wide prime for Sony and Nikon cameras is coming soon
By Ben Andrews published
The Voigtländer APO-LANTHAR 28mm F2 Aspherical is a classically designed lens for the digital age

CFexpress cards are about to enter a new era of extreme performance
By Ben Andrews published
Nextorage announces development of the first-ever Type B card with VPG1600 certification, making it potentially fast enough for 16K video!

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

Here's proof a fast portrait prime with autofocus doesn't need to cost a fortune
By Ben Andrews published
News Meike's latest 85mm f/1.8 full-frame lens looks like a real bargain

Hollyland launches its first webcam, and it looks incredible!
By Ben Andrews published
news This 4K webcam uses a sensor that is bigger than most and can be paired with a wireless mic

The best hard case for cameras in 2025: tough flight cases for photographers
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide The best hard cases give your camera kit the ultimate protection from rough handling or Mother Nature

Atomos' new on-camera monitor is bursting with pro features
By Ben Andrews published
Whatever you need from an on-camera monitor, chances are the new Ninja TX GO can do it
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