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

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

You can now buy a new 108MP camera phone for under $200!
By Ben Andrews published
news Xiaomi launches the Redmi 13: a budget camera phone with a headline-grabbing primary camera

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

Boffins develop radically new camera sensor... that Sigma tried 20 YEARS ago!
By Ben Andrews published
news Could the essence of the Foveon X3 sensor be due a come-back? Swiss scientists seem to think so

Details emerge of a possible new lens... from Pentax!
By Ben Andrews published
news Just when you thought the DSLR formula was dead and buried, Pentax gives us another glimmer of hope

ProGrade Digital USB 4.0 CFexpress Type B memory card reader review
By Ben Andrews published
news At last! A CFexpress card reader that actually does justice to Type B cards

Still alive! Sigma's most outrageous lens lives another day
By Ben Andrews last updated
news It weighs nearly 35lb, is the size of bazooka, costs $26k, and the best bit? It's GREEN!

New world record: this is the biggest battery ever in a tablet
By Ben Andrews published
news New Ulefone Armor Pad 3 Pro tablet can last 2.5 MONTHS on standby!

SanDisk redefines high-capacity desktop storage
By Ben Andrews published
news New SanDisk Desk Drive is a faster and more compact alternative to a traditional external desktop hard drive

Lexar SL500 portable SSD review
By Ben Andrews published
Review Fast, compact and well-priced portable storage

ProGrade Digital's latest CFexpress 4.0 cards are too fast for current cameras
By Ben Andrews published
news New ultra-fast Type B and Type A cards are launching, but do we really need them?

Latest Android 14 update breaks the autofocus on a Samsung phone
By Ben Andrews published
news Sure, it's not a flagship handset in question, but nobody wants a software update to break their camera phone

A cut above: this backpack claims to protect your gear against a knife attack!
By Ben Andrews published
news The HubPack 33 backpack from Korin Design is packed with clever features, including anti-theft exterior fabric

The best camera bag for travel in 2025
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated No matter how much camera gear you want to take on your travels, we've got the ideal bag for you

The best camera remotes: cable releases and wireless remotes for all budgets
By Ben Andrews, Chris George last updated
UPDATED The best camera remote lets you stay out of sight, avoid camera shake, program a time lapse sequence and more

It's official: Viltrox will make GIANT new super-zoom lens, at an unbelievable price
By Ben Andrews published
news The Viltrox 30-300mm T4 was teased in March, but now we know it'll launch next year

Leaked real-world images appear of the Pixel 9 Pro
By Ben Andrews published
news Let's just say the new camera island's design is 'challenging'

Asus unveils the world's highest resolution computer monitor
By Ben Andrews published
news Technically it's the joint-highest, but this 8K beast is still hugely impressive

Heineken - yes, the beer company - launches a camera phone that's boring by design
By Ben Andrews published
news It's called The Boring Phone, but its concept is far from dull

Lexar teases new ruggedized SD cards, plus super-fast storage dock
By Ben Andrews published
news The perfect memory cards for shooting in extreme environments... or if you're just clumsy!
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