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
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
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
The best video editing monitors in 2024
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide With top-class color, contrast, viewing angles, and features, these screens are the best video editing monitors
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
Ford could be developing cameras that'll detect if you're speeding and report you
By Ben Andrews published
news Speeders beware! Future Ford police vehicles could have built-in cameras to spot other drivers exceeding speed limits
Best memory card for your camera in 2024: 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
The best headphones for video editing in 2024: high quality audio for every budget
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated The best headphones for video editing will ensure you spot every subtlety in your sound
World-first: Suzuki is developing an integrated rear-view motorbike camera
By Ben Andrews published
news It's essential for motorcycle riders to be aware of what's behind them, and Suzuki is making that easier
Yongnuo to launch new super-cheap Micro Four Thirds lens
By Ben Andrews published
news And it's even got autofocus!
Samsung could be about to supercharge the Galaxy S24 Ultra's camera quality
By Ben Andrews published
news Upcoming One UI 7.0 update is expected to bring major image quality enhancements to the S24 Ultra
Rumor: Apple to switch to Samsung image sensors for the iPhone 18
By Ben Andrews published
news Tipster suggests Apple could move away from using exclusively Sony camera sensors in 2026
Sigma lenses now support Sony a9 III 120fps burst mode... kinda
By Ben Andrews published
news Sigma issues firmware updates for three of its E-mount Art lenses that *partially* unlocks the full AF speed of the a9 III
Sony A7 V: rumor suggests we won't see 5th-gen A7 until 2025
By Ben Andrews published
news And don't expect a Sony a1 II until next year, either
7Artisans launches bargain portrait prime for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras
By Ben Andrews published
news New AF 85mm F1.8 is just US$299, yet in our experience it could well be a star performer
The best bridge camera ever made could be going out of production
By Ben Andrews published
news And it's rumored there'll be no replacement
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