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
Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro revealed: 1-inch sensor, Leica lenses, periscope camera
By Ben Andrews published
news Xiaomi's latest premium camera phones pack some serious punch
70mai A510 front and rear dashcam review
By Ben Andrews published
review A front & rear dashcam set that offers a lot for an accessible price
The best camera lens cleaners in 2025: 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
The best curved monitor in 2025: stunning screens that wrap around you
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide The best curved monitors make image or video editing a more comfortable and immersive experience
Best monitors for MacBook Pro in 2025: stunning second screens for every budget
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Add a larger display with amazing image quality to your laptop. These are the best monitors for MacBook Pro today
Japanese boffins have developed a working bendable image sensor!
By Ben Andrews published
news Designed to improve image quality in the corners of frame, curved sensors could work wonders in camera phones
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: fresh renders show 'challenging' camera layout
By Ben Andrews published
news Developed in conjunction with Leica, Xiaomi's next flagship phone is expected to boast a 200MP telephoto camera
Oppo announces its new flagship phone series with Hasselbad cameras: Find X8
By Ben Andrews published
news Sporting Hasselblad cameras, Oppo says its next flagship offering will get a global launch
A flagship camera phone with a variable lens aperture may be coming
By Ben Andrews published
news A serial tipster has revealed the upcoming Nubia Z70 Ultra could feature a stepless variable aperture primary camera
The best reflectors for photography in 2025: shine a light right where you need it
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated The best reflectors will help fill in the shadows, brighten photos or even act as a secondary light when using the sun or a single flash as your main light source.
The best gimbal heads for tripods in 2025: effortlessly track the action with big telephoto lenses
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated For wildlife, sports and action photography, there’s no beating one of the best gimbal heads for tracking moving subjects, especially if you’re using a big telephoto lens.
The best recovery software for photos and SD cards in 2025
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
Google's new Pixel Drop upgrade pack includes several camera improvements
By Ben Andrews published
news Get set for better underwater snaps, easier astrophotography, and Audio Magic Eraser
WD celebrates 20 years of the My Passport portable hard drive in style
By Ben Andrews published
news With a new special edition design
The best portable hides and camouflage gear for wildlife photography in 2025
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide What's the best portable hide for photographing birds and animals in the wild? Stealthy options for photographing wildlife
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: new leak makes 200MP periscope telephoto camera more likely
By Ben Andrews published
news There have been plenty of camera phones with 200MP primary cameras, but a 200MP telephoto module is special
Tamron cracks down on counterfeit lenses being sold in China
By Ben Andrews published
news It seems the fraudsters aren't content with just exporting fake goods - they'll con their countrymen as well
The best OLED laptops in 2025: get a superior screen with first-rate specs
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Enjoy the best viewing experience, with the best OLED laptops on the market today
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
Best external hard drives in 2025: clever drives for added storage and backups
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Store gigabytes of photos and videos with the best external hard drives for photographers, including RAID and NAS devices
Two new tilt-shift lenses are coming for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and L-mount cameras
By Ben Andrews published
news Laowa is expect to launch a pair of new tilt-shit lenses on Monday
Best monitor for Mac mini in 2025
By Michelle Rae Uy last updated
Buying Guide Want the best monitor for Mac mini? These displays are the perfect match for Apple's tiny desktop computer
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024: the best laptop deals on Amazon right now
By Ben Andrews published
Deals Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is now on! Here are the best deals on popular laptops in the US and the UK
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