Latest articles by Sebastian Oakley
Best Leica M lenses: every current Leica M rangefinder lens
buying guide Looking for the best Leica M lens? These are all the Leica-made rangefinder lenses for Leica cameras
Leica quietly updates the SOFORT 2 with encrypted Bluetooth communication
News Leica strengthens the SOFORT 2's smartphone connection with its latest firmware update
The Leica M11 didn't just sell cameras – it created a new generation of Leica photographers
Opinion The Leica M11 might be gone, but it changed Leica forever
The best thermal imaging binoculars
buying guide The best thermal imaging binoculars let you spot wildlife and people in darkness or camouflaged using their heat signature
Best 8K and 6K camera: 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
The best C2PA enabled cameras
Buying guide Protect the provenance of your photography with the best C2PA-enabled cameras
The Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 rises from the ashes, as Leica recreates its old spy lens with only 660 to be made
News The Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 revives one of the rarest M lenses ever made
The best monoculars: 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
Bushnell's new flagship binoculars want to give birdwatchers edge-to-edge sharpness
News The Bushnell Forge has a successor – meet the new flagship R7 binoculars
How smart are smart bird optics? I tried to fool them – but failed
Opinion How smart are smart bird optics? I tried to fool the AI-driven device – but failed
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
Buying Guide Want to know what the best film you can buy in 35mm, medium format, and large format is? Read on!
The Leica M refused to change for seven decades – and that might be its greatest strength
News The Leica M proves you don't have to reinvent a camera to keep it relevant for 70 years
The best YouTube cameras in 2026: our favorite content creation tools!
Buying Guide We pick the best YouTube cameras for indoor presenting, travel vlogging, adventurous thrill-seekers, and more
Best compact binoculars: 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
Why I think the Leica Q3 43 changed the premium compact camera market and made others take notice
Opinon The Leica Q3 43 gave photographers what they wanted – and the industry took notice
The Lomo MC-A has just been crowned EISA's best analog camera
News The Lomo MC-A wins EISA Analog Camera of the Year – and that is great news for film photographers
Why monochrome has become the most important part of my photographic style, and it could be yours too!
Opinion Why I think Monochrome photography gives ordinary moments greater purpose
This new Leica M lens recreates the magic of a 1930s British classic
News A legendary 1930s British lens has been reborn for modern Leica M cameras
The best opera glasses: 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 binoculars with cameras in 2026
Buying guide Take photos or videos of faraway objects with the best binoculars with cameras
Leica makes 16 cameras – is it secretly the biggest camera brand of them all?
Opinion No longer a small boutique brand, Leica now makes 16 distinct cameras – and nobody seems to be talking about it
The best night vision goggles and binoculars in 2026
buying guide The best night vision goggles, binoculars, and monoculars can be perfect for surveillance, security, and nocturnal wildlife
The best image-stabilized binoculars in 2026
Buying guide Want a powerful magnification and a judder-free image into the bargain? We round up the best IS binoculars you can buy…
