
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

Color photography as we know it is a lie - and this 135-year-old process proves it!
By Sebastian Oakley published
News You've been lied to, modern cameras fake color - This 135-year-old technique does it for real!

The world’s first AI-powered smart spotting scope could change birding forever
By Sebastian Oakley published
News GoBirding’s new AI spotting scope can identify birds while shooting 4K video

Leica improves the color matrix of Q3-series cameras in the latest firmware update
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica updates Q3 series firmware with improved color matrixes and AF refinements

The best DSLR for video in 2026: create fantastic full HD and 4K video
By Lauren Scott last updated
Buying Guide The best DSLRs for video can still beat mirrorless rivals for value and flexibility: here are our top picks, at the best prices

Leica 28mm APO-Summicron-SL f/2 ASPH. review
By Sebastian Oakley published
Rreview Can the Leica 28mm APO-Summicron-SL f/2 ASPH live up to legendary status? - let's find out

Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 review
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review A professional Leica telephoto zoom with exceptional reach, refined handling, and the optical performance to match its premium price.

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

The best camera sliders for video and filmmaking in 2026: make your sweeping shots silky smooth
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Here are some of the best camera sliders and dollies for shooting video, for any type of camera to suit all budgets

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!

Canon rolls out C2PA-compliant image verification for professional newsrooms
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Canon’s new C2PA imaging system could be a major step for trusted photojournalism

What are Content Credentials, and how can it save photography?
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
OPINION Are you sure that image is real? Now you will know with Content Credentials

Best rangefinder cameras in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
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.

Film photography gave me romance, but digital photography gave me the image I actually wanted
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I gave film everything, but sharpness and ease finally won me over

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

Ilford just gave large format photographers the black-and-white film they have been begging for: Pan F Plus now comes in 4x5 and 8x10!
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Ilford Pan F Plus goes large, bringing ultra-fine grain to 4x5 and 8x10 shooters

The best YouTube cameras in 2026: our favorite content creation tools!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide We pick the best YouTube cameras for indoor presenting, travel vlogging, adventurous thrill-seekers, and more

Nikon is developing a 120-300mm f/2.8 with a built-in teleconverter, and I can already see pros wanting one
By Sebastian Oakley published
News A 120-300mm f/2.8 that becomes a 420mm f/4? Nikon may have just revealed a future sports classic

Best Leica M lenses: every current Leica M rangefinder lens
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide Looking for the best Leica M lens? These are all the Leica-made rangefinder lenses for Leica cameras

Kodak goes big with new large-format film and 100ft bulk rolls
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Kodak adds large-format and bulk films to its growing in-house line-up

Matt Stuart: "I have 1 second worth of success in Photography, maybe 500 max good pictures" - so are we trying to achieve an impossible standard?
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinon Matt Stuart’s brutal truth should make us all kinder to our Photography

I gave up color photography for one year; four years later, I still haven’t gone back
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I stopped shooting color - and it made photography feel new again
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