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 8K monitors in 2025: supersize screens that go extra, extra-large on resolution
By Ben Andrews last updated
Want a monitor that can display your 8K video in all its glory? The choice is easy, as there aren't a lot of options!

ASUS announces a new and very special 27-inch monitor
By Ben Andrews published
news This is no ordinary 27-inch 4K display

Realme 14 Pro+: camera specs revealed
By Ben Andrews published
news Reportedly packing high-end cameras, a big battery and fast charging, this looks like a compelling mid-range camera phone

The best NAS drive in 2025: store ALL your data, and access it from anywhere
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Get lots of storage space, which you can access at home and away, with the best NAS drives available today

The iPhone 18 could have a camera sensor made by Samsung
By Ben Andrews published
news Latest tip claims Apple might start using camera sensors from arch rival Samsung next year

Pergear launches new 12mm f/2 APS-C lens, and it looks like a bargain
By Ben Andrews published
news The second-edition Pergear 12mm F2 II is 25% lighter than the original, while being incredibly cheap to buy

Sony stealth-launches two new mirrorless APS-C cameras
By Ben Andrews published
news Spot the difference! Why has Sony launched two new cameras that seem virtually identical to their predecessors?

The top 10 camera phones of 2024: our standout handsets of the year
By Ben Andrews published
Features This is our countdown of the best smartphones of the last 12 months

Jeep recalls over 7000 vehicles due to a camera defect
By Ben Andrews published
news Are we now too dependent on cameras while driving?

We found only one camera brand is a safe choice for wet-weather photography
By Ben Andrews published
news Only one manufacturer certifies its cameras for all-weather photography, and it's not one of the major players

Laowa launches new range of anamorphic cine lenses
By Ben Andrews published
news Laowa's large format Nanomorph LF series has been designed for discerning filmmakers

Leaked renders emerge of a new budget Samsung camera phone
By Ben Andrews published
news Called the Galaxy F06, it'll likely be a sub-$100 handset, yet it could still pack a 50MP primary camera

Getting big zoom from Samsung phones is about to get much easier
By Ben Andrews published
news Samsung's latest One UI 7 interface packs several improvements to the camera app's usability

Fresh leak suggests the iPhone 17 might get a radically new camera island design
By Ben Andrews published
news Well, new to iPhone at least. Pixel 9 owners will find it rather familiar...

Apple supercharges its latest iOS release with new AI smart features
By Ben Andrews published
news Generate fresh illustrations and custom emoji, and harness the power of ChatGPT from within Siri

Has the foldable phone bubble burst?
By Ben Andrews published
news Declining production of foldable phone screens suggests foldable camera phones might be losing their appeal

The best student laptops
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated The best student laptops can give you an edge in your studies whether you're at school, college or uni

The best Chromebooks for students and home working
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Find a laptop for less, and with better battery life than Windows rivals, with our guide to the best Chromebooks

My job is reviewing laptops: these are the only Cyber Monday deals I'd actually buy
By Ben Andrews published
Deals If you're after a capable laptop for image or video editing, these are the deals I'd recommend

These are the best deals on memory cards and storage this Cyber Monday!
By Ben Andrews published
Deals You can never have too much photo and video storage, and with prices like these, it needn't cost a fortune

My job is testing monitors: here are the monitor deals I'd pick this Cyber Monday
By Ben Andrews published
Deals There's no shortage of Cyber Monday offers on monitors right now, but I reckon these are the best of all

Oppo Find X8 Pro review
By Ben Andrews published
Review Oppo's new flagship camera phone blends Hasselblad's image science with AI smarts. The results are spectacular

The Sony A1 II's sensor is almost four years old: here's why that doesn't matter
By Ben Andrews published
featyre It used to be that a new camera needed a new sensor to get improved image quality. Not any more
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