
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

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
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
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

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

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

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

Samsung wants to revolutionize telephoto camera modules on smartphones
By Ben Andrews published
news Periscope lenses have transformed the zoom ability of modern camera phones, but Samsung has other ideas

Nextorage reveals new, super-fast CFexpress Type A cards
By Ben Andrews published
news And an equally-impressive Type A card reader

You can now actually buy a 2 TERABYTE SD card!
By Ben Andrews published
news And the price is surprisingly fair, but is this actually a good deal?

Lexar's new modular card reader and data storage system is a pro photographer's dream
By Ben Andrews published
news This no-compromise dock and module set-up is ideal for intensive data transfers from multiple card formats

Nextorage announces new, super-fast portable SSDs
By Ben Andrews published
news Boasting incredible transfer speeds, USB4 connectivity and rugged build quality

Tesla's onboard cameras catch vandals in the act
By Ben Andrews published
news Jealous pedestrians are scratching parked Teslas, but the cars' smart camera tech is fighting back

Is there anything a phone camera can't capture?
By Ben Andrews published
news "You can't shoot action-packed sport with a camera phone!" Oppo's latest flagship phone proves otherwise

You can make your own camera lens for under $10!
By Ben Andrews published
news Combine two magnifying glasses, some drain pipe and wood and you've got the ultimate budget art lens

Is this the ultimate low light lens? f/0.95, and it glows in the dark!
By Ben Andrews published
news Brightin Star is reportedly about to launch a new, ultra-fast standard prime with glow-in-the-dark lens markings

Thinkware launches two new feature-packed dash cams
By Ben Andrews published
news The U1000 Plus and F790 are both compelling options for vehicle surveillance

Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro revealed: 1-inch sensor, Leica lenses, periscope camera
By Ben Andrews published
news Xiaomi's latest premium camera phones pack some serious punch
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