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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The best CFexpress cards: ultra-fast Type B and Type A cards compared
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide The best CFexpress cards are some of the fastest memory cards you can buy. Here are our top Type B and Type A picks
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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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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
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New tip suggests Samsung might FINALLY be working on something exciting for its next flagship camera phone
By Ben Andrews published
Could next year's Galaxy S26 Ultra end the recent S-series stagnation?
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Viltrox's super-slim 'chip' lens is now available for Fujifilm X-mount cameras
By Ben Andrews last updated
The AF 28mm F4.5 is so thin Viltrox reckons you can compare it to potato chip. Just don't try eating it
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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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We're not convinced by Samsung's lazy attempt to make the S25 Ultra stand out
By Ben Andrews published
opinion What's the deal with the cheap-looking camera rings on the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
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ProGrade Digital launches new 960GB version of its CFexpress Type A card
By Ben Andrews published
NEWS It's ProGrade's highest-capacity Type A card, and it's fairly priced
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Could Sony be about to launch its longest-ever E-mount lens?
By Ben Andrews published
The rumor mill (and some leaked photos) suggests a new 400-800mm zoom may be on the horizon
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The best camera lens cleaners: keep your lenses bright and clear
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Dirty, smeared lenses just won’t do. Keep them spotless with these specialist camera lens cleaners
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The best recovery software for photos and SD cards
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
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Canon just replaced its best-ever 13-inch / A3+ printer
By Ben Andrews published
We adore the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300, and now Canon's released a brand new version: the PRO-310
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You're now spoilt for choice when it comes to next-gen CFexpress 4.0 cards
By Ben Andrews published
Nextorage has just launched TWO new ranges of ultra-fast CFexpress Type B cards
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This is the world's highest capacity UHS-II SD card
By Ben Andrews published
Now you can have a mega-high-capacity SDXC card that's also blazing fast
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