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 is a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since the film days using a Nikon F5 and 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 street, medium, and large format photography with products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from the likes of Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2 shooting Street photography or general life as he sees it, usually in Black and White.
Latest articles by Sebastian Oakley
Since becoming a father I've only used a "proper camera" to take photos – my phone is dead to me
By Sebastian Oakley published
OPINION Phones have their place, but you can't beat a proper camera to capture family moments. The phone is dead, long live the camera!
Arri unveils new Alexa 265 cinema camera which will revolutionize 65mm filmmaking forever
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Filmmaking reborn as cinema giant Arri revolutionizes 65mm format with the new Alexa 265
The best low-light cameras in 2024: capture dark scenes with detail!
By Jon Stapley last updated
UPDATED The best low-light camera will enable you to take high-quality pictures even when its dark thanks to a full-frame sensor
The best Leica cameras in 2024: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best Leica cameras cost plenty, but they deliver plenty too, and there are more affordable Leicas to choose from too
The best retro cameras in 2024: get the classic camera vibe, but digitally!
By Gareth Bevan last updated
UPDATED The best retro cameras recreate the look, feel and experience of classic film cameras – but use modern digital tech!
The best cheap cameras in 2024: top budget buys
By Lauren Scott last updated
UPDATED The best cheap cameras give you the best photographic features and quality for your money
The best compact cameras in 2024: top quality cameras you can take anywhere
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide These are the best compact cameras you can get right now, and we've tried them all. Get big camera quality in your pocket!
The best DSLR in 2024: Chunky, classic camera designs still loved today
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best DSLRs are still great cameras to buy today, with bigger bodies, better battery life, and a huge range of lenses
The best tripod for photographers in 2024: give your camera a rock-steady support
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide The best tripods offer high performance and sturdy build quality at a fair price, but which will win the three-legged race?
The best binoculars in 2024 for astronomy, wildlife, sports fans, and more
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated Choosing the best binoculars is easy when you know what the specs mean and what to look for
Glossy is the new black: Leica M11 Black Paint lands with matching Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica proves glossy is the new black with the announcement of M11 Black Paint and matching Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH
Leica enjoys best financial results ever, thanks to Leica Q3 and M11-P
By Sebastian Oakley published
Leica hits home with record-breaking fiscal year since its incorporation
The best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras in 2024: Compact APS-C format primes and zooms
By Matthew Richards, Rod Lawton last updated
Updated The best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras deliver are capable of great image quality and all-round performance, and are good value for money.
The best lenses for bird photography and wildlife in 2024: these lenses really go the distance
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED The best lenses for bird photography will help you get close to birds and wildlife from a distance, and there are some great options to snap up
Leica gets smarter as Frame.io Camera to Cloud planned for Leica SL3 and others in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley published
Leica will introduce Frame.io technology into select cameras in 2025, naming the flagship Leica SL3 as the first recipient via firmware update
The best DJI drones in 2024: the top drones from the top drone brand
By Adam Juniper last updated
BUYING GUIDE Struggling to pick the best DJI drone? Here is our guide to which DJI drone does what, and the best deals for each
The best video tripods in 2024: Find the best tripods with fluid heads for shooting video at every level
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
BUYING GUIDE From small to large and to suit everyone from students to vloggers and pro filmmakers, here are the best video tripods on the market.
The best camera sliders for video and filmmaking in 2024
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated Here are some of the best camera sliders and dollies for shooting video, for any type of camera to suit all budgets
The best video editing software in 2024
By Peter Fenech last updated
Buying guide The best video editing software can help you turn your video clips into polished and professional movie productions
Yashica Explorer night vision binoculars review: a promising comeback, but falls short of the competition
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review Yashica Explorer Night Vision Goggles Review: A promising comeback, but falls short of the competition
Leica M11-D review: digital photography with an analog heart
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review Leica M11-D: Where digital meets analog mindfulness for the ultimate"in-the-moment" shooting experience
Best wireless follow focus units for filmmakers in 2024
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide These wireless follow focus units let you ditch manual focus pulling for 21st century technology
The cheapest full frame camera in 2024: how to get a big sensor on a small budget!
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide The cheapest full frame camera will deliver excellent images and desirable features despite the affordable price tag
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