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 launches new range of anamorphic cine lenses
By Ben Andrews published
news Laowa's large format Nanomorph LF series has been designed for discerning filmmakers
Leaked renders emerge of a new budget Samsung camera phone
By Ben Andrews published
news Called the Galaxy F06, it'll likely be a sub-$100 handset, yet it could still pack a 50MP primary camera
Getting big zoom from Samsung phones is about to get much easier
By Ben Andrews published
news Samsung's latest One UI 7 interface packs several improvements to the camera app's usability
The best monitors for photo editing in 2024: affordable and premium 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
Fresh leak suggests the iPhone 17 might get a radically new camera island design
By Ben Andrews published
news Well, new to iPhone at least. Pixel 9 owners will find it rather familiar...
The best monitor calibrators in 2024: 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
Apple supercharges its latest iOS release with new AI smart features
By Ben Andrews published
news Generate fresh illustrations and custom emoji, and harness the power of ChatGPT from within Siri
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
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.
Angelbird launches new, super-fast CFexpress Type A cards
By Ben Andrews published
news Sony shooters are in for a treat with these next-gen Type A cards, capable of recording 8K raw video
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
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
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