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
Google teases its second-gen foldable camera phone: Pixel 9 Pro Fold
By Ben Andrews published
news There's a questionable new design language, but don't expect much change in the camera department
Google reveals Pixel 9 Pro, and it's the ugliest Pixel phone ever
By Ben Andrews published
news If you're a fan of massive, protruding camera bumps, this is the phone for you!
Husband uses DRONE to track cheating wife
By Ben Andrews published
news An aggrieved Chinese man has turned to drone surveillance to catch his wife having an affair
Hours left! These are the best Amazon Prime Day deals we’ve seen for memory cards, hard drives and SSDs
By Ben Andrews last updated
Deals Grab a memory card for as low as $15/£14 as Amazon Prime Day wraps up – plus big savings on hard drives and SSDs
Amazon Prime Day 2024: the best laptop deals on Amazon right now
By Ben Andrews last updated
Deals Amazon Prime Day is now on! Here are the best deals on popular laptops in the US and the UK
SanDisk Pro-Cinema CFexpress Type B memory card review
By Ben Andrews published
review SanDisk's latest Type B card is aimed squarely at demanding videographers and promises uncompromising speed
The Nikon Z6 III's image quality has been compromised, and we can prove it
By Ben Andrews published
news Reports are suggesting the Z6 III can't match the old Z6 II for dynamic range, and that's not its only problem
Already damaged your new Nikon Z6 III? Now you can try repairing it yourself!
By Ben Andrews published
NEWS Nikon has released its official service manual for the Z6 III, so you can see exactly how it's put together
Samsung has just revolutionized smartphone telephoto cameras
By Ben Andrews published
news Samsung's newly-announced 200MP sensor could provide unbeatable telephoto image quality
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: possible camera specs leak
By Ben Andrews published
news But the plain S25 and the S25+ might not get such significant camera upgrades
Nikon quietly launches new self-repair and parts service
By Ben Andrews published
news Fancy having a go at fixing your own broken camera? If you're a Nikon shooter, that could soon be possible
A new dumb phone is on the scene, and it looks pretty darned cool
By Ben Andrews published
news Are you craving a digital detox? The new Light Phone III could be just what the doctor ordered
Voigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical is coming to Sony E-mount
By Ben Andrews published
NEWS The gradual roll-out of the Nokton 75mm f/1.5 continues - now it's the turn of Sony shooters to get this portrait prime
Next flagship OnePlus phone could feature a trio of 50MP cameras
By Ben Andrews published
news Prolific tipster has leaked the supposed specs of the upcoming OnePlus 13
Is Canon about to launch another hybrid 'Z' lens?
By Ben Andrews published
news Rumor has it the RF 24-105mm f/2.8L IS USM Z might be about to receive a stablemate
The best camera sling bags in 2024: 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
The best pan and tilt tripod heads in 2024: precise control for your camera
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Also called 3-way heads, the best pan and tilt tripod heads offer extra precision over a ball head
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
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