
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

The best camera under AU$1,000 in Australia
By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated
BUYING GUIDE You don't need to spend a fortune to get a good camera – here we round up the best cameras under AU$1,000

The best image-stabilized binoculars in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Want a powerful magnification and a judder-free image into the bargain? We round up the best IS binoculars you can buy…

The best monoculars in 2025: 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

The best low-light cameras in 2025: 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

Photographers today are spoiled with lens choices – and it’s a double-edged sword
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion In my day as a pro, if you wanted to shoot properly, you had to carry half a dozen primes. You'd plan ahead, travel heavy and commit!

The best binoculars In 2025: 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

Nikon revokes all C2PA certificates after major vulnerability exposed
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Nikon promises a fix after a proof-of-concept hack shakes trust in its authenticity

28mm, 35mm, or 50mm? The focal length debate every street photographer faces
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Why street photography isn’t about the “best” lens - it’s about choosing the right one

The best thermal imaging binoculars in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide The best thermal imaging binoculars let you spot wildlife and people in darkness or camouflaged using their heat signature

Best Leica M lenses in 2025: 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

The Red V-Raptor XE launches with both Nikon and Canon mounts – only the second time in Red's 18-year history
By Sebastian Oakley published
News A new chapter for Red: V-Raptor XE marks the comeback of Nikon and Canon lens compatibility

HP launches new film scanner, making saving memories simple
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Bring negatives back to life with HP’s new touchscreen film scanner

Sigma’s stunning BF Camera is finally in stock – But does it have a market?
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The Sigma BF is gorgeous, intuitive, and brilliant… But who’s the buyer?

The best binoculars with cameras in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Take photos or videos of faraway objects with the best binoculars with cameras

The best camera for film students in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide The best camera for film students needs to be easy for beginners to use but advanced enough to last the course

The best camera for filmmaking in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best 4K camera for filmmaking will deliver high-quality video content, offer image stabilization and a range of codecs

The best night vision goggles and binoculars in 2025 that help you see in the dark!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide The best night vision goggles, binoculars, and monoculars can be perfect for surveillance, security, and nocturnal wildlife

Trademark Trouble: Could a Leica M12 camera never exist in the US?
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Why the next Leica M camera might skip the “M12” title

Rumors swirl as Leica Q2 Monochrom faces retirement
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The end of the Leica Q2 Monochrom era: All eyes on a possible Q3 replacement

The best full-frame compact cameras – portable powerhouses
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 best camera sliders for video and filmmaking: make your sweeping shots silky smooth
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

Could the Leica M11-V be the German X100V? Rumours seem to think so...
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Fuji inspiration or Leica innovation? M11-V leak sparks debate

Best rangefinder cameras in 2025
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.
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