
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 film cameras in 2026: recapture the magic of film in the digital age
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best film cameras we've chosen are practical classics that you can still use today

The best camera for film students in 2026
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 thermal imaging binoculars
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

The best infrared filters in 2026: create surreal images in color and black & white
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated The best infrared filters cut out visible light to help you capture striking, otherworldly images

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

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

The best night vision goggles and binoculars
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide The best night vision goggles, binoculars, and monoculars can be perfect for surveillance, security, and nocturnal wildlife

The best monoculars: 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

Best camera for black and white photography
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide We help you find the best camera for black and white, whether you want to shoot on digital or film.

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

Leica strengthens pro workflow with Capture One in new tethering upgrade
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica teams up with Capture One in major workflow upgrade for photographers

DVX debuts 4K AI-powered night-vision beast with 1,500m range
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Meet the DVX Night Storm X3: The ultra-stealth 4K night-vision unit built for extreme darkness

Leica unveils four new Special-Edition M-lenses that represent heritage and craftsmanship
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica Releases Olive-Green M-Lenses and Glossy Black 50mm Classic

The best YouTube cameras: 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

Leica unveils the Q3 Monochrom: A New Era for the Black-and-White compact camera
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica Q3 Monochrom Debuts with Triple-Resolution Tech and CAI-Certified Imaging

The best DSLR in 2025: 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
Billingham launches the Capsule 1: Compact luxury for cameras and daily essentials
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Billingham Reinvents Everyday Carry with the Elegant Capsule 1

Why the Leica M EV1 is Leica’s real “entry-level” camera
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Leica’s M EV1 is the new gateway drug to M-mount magic

René Burri Meets Tori Ferenc in Leica’s Global Centenary Series
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica at 100: Burri and Ferenc in ‘Century in Conversation’

Leica unveils SL3 Reporter: a tougher, low-profile SL3 built for the field
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Dark green, no red dot: Leica’s SL3 Reporter goes discreet for real-world assignments

No more freeze frames: Hikmicro’s HSIS tech powers nonstop thermal viewing
By Sebastian Oakley published
News No more freeze frames: Hikmicro’s shutterless Lynx 3.0 targets hunters and security

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 cinema cameras: time to step up to serious filmmaking
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best cinema cameras offer top-quality video capture and grading options and the ports and connections needed by pros
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