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

Sony A7 V: rumor suggests we won't see 5th-gen A7 until 2025
By Ben Andrews published
news And don't expect a Sony a1 II until next year, either

7Artisans launches bargain portrait prime for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras
By Ben Andrews published
news New AF 85mm F1.8 is just US$299, yet in our experience it could well be a star performer

The best bridge camera ever made could be going out of production
By Ben Andrews published
news And it's rumored there'll be no replacement

3 Legged Thing launches new monopod kits, bundled with a clever video head
By Ben Andrews published
news Compact monopods ideal for wildlife/sports photography, as well as go-anywhere video shoots

Nothing's latest camera phone can see through objects, or at least it could
By Ben Andrews published
news The budget CMF Phone 1 by Nothing has a hidden X-ray feature so cool it's been blocked

Google teases its second-gen foldable camera phone: Pixel 9 Pro Fold
By Ben Andrews published
news There's a questionable new design language, but don't expect much change in the camera department

Google reveals Pixel 9 Pro, and it's the ugliest Pixel phone ever
By Ben Andrews published
news If you're a fan of massive, protruding camera bumps, this is the phone for you!

Husband uses DRONE to track cheating wife
By Ben Andrews published
news An aggrieved Chinese man has turned to drone surveillance to catch his wife having an affair

SanDisk Pro-Cinema CFexpress Type B memory card review
By Ben Andrews published
review SanDisk's latest Type B card is aimed squarely at demanding videographers and promises uncompromising speed

The Nikon Z6 III's image quality has been compromised, and we can prove it
By Ben Andrews published
news Reports are suggesting the Z6 III can't match the old Z6 II for dynamic range, and that's not its only problem

Already damaged your new Nikon Z6 III? Now you can try repairing it yourself!
By Ben Andrews published
NEWS Nikon has released its official service manual for the Z6 III, so you can see exactly how it's put together

Samsung has just revolutionized smartphone telephoto cameras
By Ben Andrews published
news Samsung's newly-announced 200MP sensor could provide unbeatable telephoto image quality

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: possible camera specs leak
By Ben Andrews published
news But the plain S25 and the S25+ might not get such significant camera upgrades

Nikon quietly launches new self-repair and parts service
By Ben Andrews published
news Fancy having a go at fixing your own broken camera? If you're a Nikon shooter, that could soon be possible

A new dumb phone is on the scene, and it looks pretty darned cool
By Ben Andrews published
news Are you craving a digital detox? The new Light Phone III could be just what the doctor ordered

Voigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical is coming to Sony E-mount
By Ben Andrews published
NEWS The gradual roll-out of the Nokton 75mm f/1.5 continues - now it's the turn of Sony shooters to get this portrait prime

Next flagship OnePlus phone could feature a trio of 50MP cameras
By Ben Andrews published
news Prolific tipster has leaked the supposed specs of the upcoming OnePlus 13

Is Canon about to launch another hybrid 'Z' lens?
By Ben Andrews published
news Rumor has it the RF 24-105mm f/2.8L IS USM Z might be about to receive a stablemate

The best camera sling bags in 2025: halfway between a backpack and a shoulder bag
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated The best camera sling bags combine the comfort of a backpack with the convenience of a shoulder bag

The best flash triggers for your camera: wireless control for off-camera flashguns
By Ben Andrews, Jon Stapley last updated
Updated The best flash triggers let you position your speedlight away from your camera, creating new and exciting lighting set-ups

Watch out MacBook! New ASUS ProArt laptops are a content creator's dream
By Ben Andrews published
news With extensive AI integration and awesome screen specs, ASUS's latest ProArt laptop range looks incredible

Tamron launches version 3.0 of its Lens Utility software
By Ben Andrews published
news Now you can take even greater control over compatible lenses

Lexar launches three new affordable SD cards
By Ben Andrews published
news Lexar expands its Silver series with fast, yet well-priced new SD and microSD cards that offer great value
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