
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

AstrHori announces a new circular fisheye lens for APS-C cameras
By Ben Andrews published
Want to capture the bigger picture? This lens is so wide it can see behind itself!

Google Pixel 10 leak: new telephoto module, but downgraded main and ultrawide sensors
By Ben Andrews published
Alleged Google source claims the Pixel 10 will the first base Pixel phone to get a telephoto camera, but compromises are said to have been made elsewhere

SanDisk reveals its first-ever CFexpress Type A card
By Ben Andrews published
It's fast, and built to last

FINALLY! A device is coming that'll use the long-awaited SD Express memory card format
By Ben Andrews published
And it's a surprisingly important one

Best TV for a computer monitor: top televisions for PC and Mac displays
By Henry St Leger last updated
Buying Guide Can a TV be used as a computer monitor? Yes! Here are the best TVs that can double as monitor for your laptop or desktop

ProGrade Digital announces new, ultra-compact CFexpress Type A reader for mobile videography
By Ben Andrews published
Alongside a new super-fast portable SSD and a clever USB stick

Best video lights: get better lighting for vlogging and filmmaking
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide From run-and-gun vlogging to studio and location shoots, the best video lights make your content look slick and professional

2026 will be the year of the foldable phone, according to new report
By Ben Andrews published
news Foldable phones are failing to gain widespread adoption, but that might be about to change

The best camera bag for travel in 2025: there's a bag for you, no matter your load
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide However much photo gear you want to take on your next trip, I've found the perfect camera travel bag for you!

The best photo-editing laptops for photographers
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

Best BenQ monitors: high-quality screens for photographers and creators
By Michelle Rae Uy last updated
Buying guide We reveal the best BenQ monitors for photo editing, video editing and gaming, including 16:9 and ultra-wide models

The best laptops for video editing: edit your footage easily, wherever you are
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Whether you make movies, TV or YouTube videos, the best laptops for video editing will get the job done faster

SanDisk Desk Drive 8TB review
By Ben Andrews published
Proof that desktop hard drives don't have to be bulky and slow

Pergear launches new super-fast AND super-cheap CFexpress Type A cards
By Ben Andrews published
Great news for Sony shooters

Geekom A6 mini desktop PC review
By Ben Andrews published
Small but mighty: a pocket PC with very few compromises

Viltrox reportedly readying a cheap yet fast 50mm AF lens for Sony and Nikon cameras
By Ben Andrews published
New Viltrox Air lens looks like a potential bargain 'nifty fifty'

Best 17-inch laptops: 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.

The best budget laptops: bargain laptops for photo editing & home working
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Fast performance and beautiful screens needn't cost the earth, if you buy one of the best budget laptops

The best monitor with webcam: screens with an integrated webcam, for ultimate video conferencing convenience
By Ben Andrews last updated
buying guide With the best monitor with webcam, you get a quality display and a webcam camera in one single, streamlined design

The best MacBooks for photo editing: 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

Best on-camera monitors: external screens and video recorders for filmmakers
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide The best on-camera monitors help you see what what you're filming and some even let you shoot in better codecs

The best hard drives for video editing in 2025
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE High capacity, high speed, high productivity: the best hard drives for video editing can really streamline your workflow

The best DSLR in 2025: 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
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