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

Leaked image reveals four new 7Artisans autofocus lenses
By Ben Andrews published
news 7Artisans looks set to launch four more autofocus primes for Sony, Nikon and L-mount shooters

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

Galaxy S25 Ultra: tip suggests minimal camera upgrade, but we're not concerned
By Ben Andrews published
News New rumor claims only the ultra-wide camera in Samsung's next flagship phone may get an upgrade

The best APS-C compact cameras: top image quality in your pocket
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE Big image quality in a small package: here are the best compact cameras packing APS-C image sensors

TTArtisan announces new lens for Sony APS-C cameras
By Ben Andrews published
news This tiny wide-angle pancake lens looks intriguing

Best photo vests: waistcoats and jackets with big pockets for photographers
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE Check out our guide to the best photo vests available, including many-pocketed vests to help you carry your gear

You can have a Nikon Z9 for only $3.50, just don't expect it to take photos
By Ben Andrews published
news Four Nikon cameras are to become iconic Gashapon micro-sized toys in Japan

Samyang reveals the world's first three-in-one modular lens with autofocus
By Ben Andrews published
news Three prime lenses, one mount: the Samyang Remaster Slim is as innovative as it is compact

Rumor suggests Xiaomi 15 Ultra could pack a 200MP periscope telephoto camera
By Ben Andrews published
news There have been plenty of camera phones with 200MP primary cameras, but a 200MP telephoto module is special

Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 sets what could be a new standard for standard zoom lenses
By Ben Andrews published
news Super-versatile, yet super-well-priced: Sony and L-mount shooters look like they're in for a treat

The best LED light panels: portable lighting for photography and video
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE We've found the best LED light panels for any size or budget, for smartphones, hotshoe mounting and studio photography

Angelbird announces new CFexpress Type A cards that offer incredible value
By Ben Andrews published
news Proof that CFexpress Type A cards don't have to cost a fortune

We reveal who makes the very best 85mm lens you can buy right now
By Ben Andrews published
opinion There's no shortage of excellent 85mm full-frame lenses, but we reckon one is particularly special

The best photo printing online: top services from around the web
By Ben Andrews, Hannah Rooke last updated
Buying Guide The best photo printing online services will offer high-quality prints, a fast turnaround, and won't cost the earth

Student designs modular camera for left-handed photographers
By Ben Andrews published
news It may be a one-off prototype, but we'd love to see this level of innovation in mass-produced cameras

Lexar Professional Silver SDXC memory card review
By Ben Andrews published
review A well-priced, high-performance SD card, yet it's hard to make a compelling case for it

8K video is pointless for most people - it's just marketing hype
By Ben Andrews published
opinion Here's proof that 8K video offers next to no benefit over 4K for typical content consumption at home

Lexar Professional Silver Plus SDXC memory card review
By Ben Andrews published
review An accessibly-priced UHS-I SD card that offers decent advertised speeds and comes in multiple capacities

Realme reveals world's-fastest phone charger – full power in under 5 minutes!
By Ben Andrews published
news So fast you could get a full charge before you finish your coffee

SanDisk announces world's first 8TB SD and 4TB microSD cards
By Ben Andrews published
news But don't expect to be able to buy them any time soon

World first: Xiaomi phones could be able to detect hidden cameras
By Ben Andrews published
news Upcoming OS update is said to introduce a new scanning feature that'll reveal nearby spy cameras

Nikon has two 35mm Z-mount lenses: Which is best? It's not what you'd expect
By Ben Andrews published
news Nikon's latest f/1.4 lens can't match the performance of its SLOWER f/1.8 sibling

iPhone 17 could be set for major selfie camera upgrade
By Ben Andrews published
news Forget the iPhone 16! A respected Apple analyst is already leaking possible info about next year's iPhone
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