
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 2025: 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 cult compact camera returns: Ricoh GR IV now available to pre-order
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Ricoh GR IV pre-orders open: The ultimate snap shooter evolves - order it while you can!

The best Leica cameras in 2025: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Leica cameras don’t come cheap - but they earn their price tag, offering an experience and image quality that few rivals can match.

Best camera for black and white photography in 2025
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.

Best film in 2025: our picks of the best 35mm film, roll film, and sheet film 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!

See in color at night without IR: Akaso’s Sight-300 is a game-changer
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Starlight vision in 4K: Akaso’s new monocular lets you see in the dark like never before

Kodak hits back at ‘Misleading’ bankruptcy rumours
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Kodak says it will be ‘Virtually Debt Free’ by next year, despite media speculation

The best spotting scopes in 2025: 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

I made a Franken-Leica and it’s gloriously imperfect
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion It shouldn’t work – But my Leica and Nikon lens combo is pure magic!

The photography “Hack” no one talks about – Put the camera down
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Sometimes the best way to improve your photography is to stop shooting

The Leica Q3 is an amazing premium compact camera, where you're getting a Summilux lens for free
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Premium compact camera power: Why the Leica Q3 is Leica’s best bang for your buck

The joy of taking pictures no one else will ever see: stop feeding the algorithm
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The best work I’ve made lately is the work no one’s seen

The best disposable cameras in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide Cheap, easy to use, and perfect for parties, these are the best disposable cameras and single-use cameras you can buy today

Keks M-Meter review: The ultimate meter upgrade for Leica film cameras
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review Ditch Sunny 16: Why every Leica M film shooter needs the Keks M‑Meter

Leica warns photographers not to be fooled by online fake sites
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica issues scam warning as fake websites target photographers

How the Fujifilm GFX 100RF has this die‑hard Leica user second-guessing everything
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The Fujifilm GFX 100RF: The camera that’s making a Leica fanboy weak at the knees

The moment I knew I was done with film photography
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Why one ruined frame made me quit my film camera for good

David Hurn turns 91: Celebrating the legacy of Magnum’s unsung master
By Sebastian Oakley published
News David Hurn at 91: The quiet genius who captured people's souls

Why an EVF Leica M could kill the soul of the M-system forever
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The Leica EVF gamble: The beginning of the end for true rangefinder photography?

The Sony RX1R III just made the Leica Q3 43 look overpriced
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The RX1R III: Sony’s quiet assault on Leica’s compact throne

Harman launches new Phoenix II color film, with better color reproduction and new 200 ISO film base
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Harman Phoenix II: The new color film that lets your shots burn bright

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

Why Prime Day is the only time I buy memory cards
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Opinion I only trust one memory card brand, and I only buy it on Prime Day
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