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
BenQ launches its first on-camera monitor
By Ben Andrews published
You better have your sunnies handy, as this baby is BRIGHT!
iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max camera specs leak
By Ben Andrews published
But don't expect any major upgrades
The best video editing monitors in 2025
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide With top-class color, contrast, viewing angles, and features, these screens are the best video editing monitors
The best memory card readers in 2025: 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 ultra-compact Platypod tripod smashes its Kickstarter goal
By Ben Andrews published
news Meet Delta: the latest refinement of Platypod's clever, go-anywhere camera support
Lenovo announces world's first laptop with an under display camera
By Ben Andrews published
Bye-bye notches and pin holes: under screen cameras are here, and that's no easy feat
There are now cameras that can detect if you're badly parked!
By Ben Andrews published
With the help of clever cameras, law enforcement in Wales is cracking down on drivers who park illegally
Yongnuo launches new fast prime lens at a very tempting price
By Ben Andrews published
Made for APS-C Sony, Nikon and Fujifilm cameras, this new 23mm f/1.4 looks like a bargain
The best 8K monitors: supersize screens that go extra, extra-large on resolution
By Ben Andrews last updated
Want a monitor that can display your 8K video in all its glory? The choice is easy, as there aren't a lot of options!
ASUS announces a new and very special 27-inch monitor
By Ben Andrews published
news This is no ordinary 27-inch 4K display
Realme 14 Pro+: camera specs revealed
By Ben Andrews published
news Reportedly packing high-end cameras, a big battery and fast charging, this looks like a compelling mid-range camera phone
The best NAS drive in 2025: store ALL your data, and access it from anywhere
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide Get lots of storage space, which you can access at home and away, with the best NAS drives available today
The iPhone 18 could have a camera sensor made by Samsung
By Ben Andrews published
news Latest tip claims Apple might start using camera sensors from arch rival Samsung next year
Pergear launches new 12mm f/2 APS-C lens, and it looks like a bargain
By Ben Andrews published
news The second-edition Pergear 12mm F2 II is 25% lighter than the original, while being incredibly cheap to buy
Sony stealth-launches two new mirrorless APS-C cameras
By Ben Andrews published
news Spot the difference! Why has Sony launched two new cameras that seem virtually identical to their predecessors?
The top 10 camera phones of 2024: our standout handsets of the year
By Ben Andrews published
FEATURE This is our countdown of the best smartphones of the last 12 months
Jeep recalls over 7000 vehicles due to a camera defect
By Ben Andrews published
news Are we now too dependent on cameras while driving?
We found only one camera brand is a safe choice for wet-weather photography
By Ben Andrews published
news Only one manufacturer certifies its cameras for all-weather photography, and it's not one of the major players
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 2025: 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...
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