
Sebastian Oakley
For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and holds a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since his film days using a Nikon F5. He saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still, to this day, the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, the British Equestrian Writers' Association.
He is familiar with and shows great interest in 35mm, medium, and large-format photography, using products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2, shooting Street/Documentary photography as he sees it, usually in Black and White.
Latest articles by Sebastian Oakley

Imagine if Apple made a dedicated camera… now what if I told you that Jony Ive already did!
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Jony Ive’s Leica M (Red): When design became a US$1.8 million act of philanthropy

The best monoculars: perfect for when binoculars are just too big
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best monoculars give you the same magnification as binoculars but in a smaller, simpler package

Now that's a cool picture: Getty Images is using thermal imaging to get creative at the Winter Olympics
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Beyond the ice: visualizing Olympic extremes through thermal imaging

The best disposable cameras
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide Cheap, easy to use, and perfect for parties, these are the best disposable cameras and single-use cameras you can buy today

Nikon refreshes its classic porro binocular line – Action by name, practical by nature
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Nikon replaces aculon with action, bringing modern updates to affordable optics

Getty Images is capturing the Winter Olympic magic with a modified graflex camera
By Sebastian Oakley published
News When 1956 meets today: Getty Images’ love letter to olympic history with a modified graflex

Documentary photography is taking over the Winter Olympics, and I'm its biggest fan!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Documentary sports photography is becoming the Olympic standard

The best night vision goggles and binoculars
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide The best night vision goggles, binoculars, and monoculars can be perfect for surveillance, security, and nocturnal wildlife

DCS unveils lens link handset built for cranes, car rigs, stadiums and standoffs
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Video village, meet iris control: DCS launches lens link for long-range sets

The best Leica cameras: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Leica cameras don’t come cheap - but they earn their price tag, offering an experience and image quality that few rivals can match.

The best binoculars with cameras in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Take photos or videos of faraway objects with the best binoculars with cameras

Best 35mm film, roll film, and sheet film in 2026: these are our picks of the best films you can still buy, whatever for your camera
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Want to know what the best film you can buy in 35mm, medium format, and large format is? Read on!

Leica gives 9-year-old rangefinder cameras new lease of life with Noctilux firmware update
By Sebastian Oakley published
News From M10 to M11-D, Leica unifies its M system with new lens support

Leica Pushes the Limits Again With the Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH.
By Sebastian Oakley published
News The Noctilux family grows as Leica introduces a 35mm f/1.2

The best binoculars: for astronomy, wildlife, sports fans, and more
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Choosing the best binoculars is easy when you know what the specs mean and what to look for

The best opera glasses: pocket sized binoculars for theater and stage
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Going to the opera, theater or a concert? Enhance your experience with the best opera glasses available today

Ricoh admits it’s “Considering” a GR film camera as demand grows
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Ricoh hints at a possible GR film camera revival in a new interview

Matt Stuart says "There's no such thing as talent in photography"
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Matt Stuart on why great photos come from time, not talent

Elephant-proof Fujifilm GFX 100 II defies nature and captures unbelievable close-up footage like never before
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Poole’s wild frontier: How the Fujifilm GFX100 II survived bull elephants and still delivered stunning cinematic footage

Is Andreas Kaufmann preparing to exit Leica over $1.2 Billion take over bid rumors
By Sebastian Oakley published
News From $85 Million to $1.2 Billion: The Leica deal that could change everything

The best full-frame compact cameras in 2026 – portable powerhouses with premium performance
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
BUYING GUIDE These pocket-size cameras boast a full-frame sensor so there's no need to compromise on size or quality

The world’s smallest stabilised scope: Kite Stabi One offers rock-steady 10x viewing while being smaller than your phone
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Kite Optics shrinks image stabilization to pocket size with the new Stabi One monocular

The best spotting scopes: get a closer look at sports, nature, and wildlife
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best spotting scopes offer higher magnification than a monocular but much more portability than a telescope
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