
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

The best ultrawide monitor: get more screen space for your photo editing
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated A 21:9 ratio or wider gives you space to see a lot more at once

The best headphones for video editing: high quality audio for every budget
By Ben Andrews last updated
UPDATED The best headphones for video editing will ensure you spot every subtlety in your sound

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

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 15 Aura laptop review
By Ben Andrews published
Review Thin, light, quick, and blessed with a stunning screen: what's not to like?

The best memory card readers: copy images and video to your computer
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide These are the best memory card readers to supercharge your SD, CFexpress & CompactFlash memory card image transfers

New firmware makes Tamron's fastest zoom lens even quicker
By Ben Andrews published
The Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD is now compatible with the Sony A9 III's 120fps burst shooting mode, albeit with a slight catch

Move over iPhone 16e: Pixel 9a specs and pricing leaked
By Ben Andrews published
Is Google set to launch its next budget phone earlier than expected?

The best recovery software for photos and SD cards in 2025
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide The best recovery software can recover deleted photos, videos and data from SD cards, SSDs and hard drives

The most outrageous camera phone in recent years just got a global launch
By Ben Andrews published
It's the ultimate foldable, blurring boundaries between phone and tablet

Eizo announces a new 24.1-inch monitor with ultra-high color space coverage
By Ben Andrews published
If you want a smaller monitor that goes big on image quality, look no further

Galaxy S25 owners have discovered an image quality glitch, but a fix is coming
By Ben Andrews published
Even the best camera phones can have teething troubles, but Samsung seems to already be on top of this camera issue

The best ball heads for tripods in 2025: simple, speedy setup with sturdy support
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide A good ball head should make life simple, being quick and easy to set up while offering solid support. Here are the best options…

Tokina announces its first wide-angle lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras
By Ben Andrews published
news Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X will be less than half the price of Fujifilm's closest equivalent lens

PNY RP60 portable SSD review
By Ben Andrews published
A fast, simple, yet very effective way to keep your images and videos mobile

Viltrox launches a new, super-versatile LED fill light
By Ben Andrews published
Whether you want RGB color, warm, or cool lighting; this rechargeable lightweight LED tube can do it all

The best variable ND filters: fader filters for videography and photography
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Variable neutral density – or fader – filters are essential for filmmakers… and handy for stills photography, too

The best polarizing filters: 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

Tamron says it'll release 10 new lens models per year from 2026
By Ben Andrews published
Tamron intends to ramp-up lens production for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm cameras

The best ND filters: 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

SanDisk launches Creator: a new line-up of storage products designed for photographers and creatives
By Ben Andrews published
From portable and desktop SSDs, to memory cards and flash drives: there's a Creator product for every storage requirement

Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs. P1100: what exactly has changed, and why
By Ben Andrews published
Versus Our comprehensive guide to what's the same and what's changed in Nikon's two greatest bridge cameras

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: new rumor suggests class-leading camera specs
By Ben Andrews published
If the rumors are true, Xiaomi's upcoming flagship camera phone could be a world-beater

Best memory card for your camera: top SD, microSD, CFexpress & CF cards
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE To get the best memory card, decide the capacity and speed you need, and then check our latest prices
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