Latest articles by Sebastian Oakley
The best camera sliders for video and filmmaking: make your sweeping shots silky smooth
Updated Here are some of the best camera sliders and dollies for shooting video, for any type of camera to suit all budgets
Could the Leica M11-V be the German X100V? Rumours seem to think so...
News Fuji inspiration or Leica innovation? M11-V leak sparks debate
Best rangefinder cameras in 2025
Buying guide Whether you’re after something modern or vintage, digital or film, the right rangefinder camera can elevate your photography and deliver truly memorable images.
The best Leica SL lenses in 2025: a guide to the full Leica SL lens range
Buying guide Looking for the best Leica SL lenses? Leica’s full-frame L-mount lenses aim for optimum performance
Best Leica camera alternatives in 2025
Buying Guide These are the best Leica alternatives to take your street or reportage photography to the next level
Best 8K and 6K camera in 2025: high-resolution video cameras a step up from 4k
Buying guide The best 8K and 6K cameras are becoming the next big thing in video for filmmakers who are finding 4K is no longer enough
Best compact binoculars in 2025: roof prism binos that you can take anywhere
buying gude Perfect whether you're out for a walk or watching sports, these are the best compact binoculars available today
The best opera glasses in 2025: pocket sized binoculars for theater and stage
Buying guide Going to the opera, theater or a concert? Enhance your experience with the best opera glasses available today
The best image-stabilized binoculars in 2025
Buying guide Want a powerful magnification and a judder-free image into the bargain? We round up the best IS binoculars you can buy…
Photographer Selcuk Acar calls himself the “victim” in the centre of US Open chaos, but I think he's clearly in the wrong!
Opinion Daniil Medvedev explodes after photographer steps onto court at match point
Why photographers obsess over the 200mm f/2 (and you should too)
Opinion Why the 200mm f/2 is photography’s most special focal length
The best film cameras in 2025: recapture the magic of film in the digital age
Buying Guide The best film cameras we've chosen are practical classics that you can still use today
The cult compact camera returns: Ricoh GR IV now available to pre-order
Deal Ricoh GR IV pre-orders open: The ultimate snap shooter evolves - order it while you can!
The best Leica cameras in 2025: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
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.
Best camera for black and white photography in 2025
Buying guide We help you find the best camera for black and white, whether you want to shoot on digital or film.
Best film in 2025: our picks of the best 35mm film, roll film, and sheet film for your camera
Buying Guide Want to know what the best film you can buy in 35mm, medium format, and large format is? Read on!
See in color at night without IR: Akaso’s Sight-300 is a game-changer
News Starlight vision in 4K: Akaso’s new monocular lets you see in the dark like never before
Kodak hits back at ‘Misleading’ bankruptcy rumours
News Kodak says it will be ‘Virtually Debt Free’ by next year, despite media speculation
The best spotting scopes in 2025: get a closer look at sports, nature, and wildlife
Buying Guide The best spotting scopes offer higher magnification than a monocular but much more portability than a telescope
I made a Franken-Leica and it’s gloriously imperfect
Opinion It shouldn’t work – But my Leica and Nikon lens combo is pure magic!
The photography “Hack” no one talks about – Put the camera down
Opinion Sometimes the best way to improve your photography is to stop shooting
The best monoculars in 2025: perfect for when binoculars are just too big
Buying Guide The best monoculars give you the same magnification as binoculars but in a smaller, simpler package
The best thermal imaging binoculars in 2025
buying guide The best thermal imaging binoculars let you spot wildlife and people in darkness or camouflaged using their heat signature
