
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

Leica 21mm Summilux-M f/1.4 Asph review – rare and beautiful, but a serious investment
By Sebastian Oakley Published
review The Leica 21mm Summilux-M f/1.4 Asph is a rare, beautifully built ultra-wide dream lens that rewards a serious investment with truly exceptional image quality.

Leica 35mm Summilux-M f/1.4 ASPH review
By Sebastian Oakley Published
review A modern Leica M masterpiece that takes the iconic 35mm Summilux formula and makes it sharper, closer-focusing, and more versatile than ever.

7Artisans and Seagull have teamed up for a limited-edition Leica M lens, and it looks like a vintage dream
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News This $369 Leica M lens might be the most charming 35mm of the year

I thought a camera flash was dead to me, until one cheap accessory changed my mind
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion A cheap camera flash reminded me why photography should be fun

Point-and-shoot cameras are rubbish, so why is everyone buying them?
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion I hate to admit it, but cheap compact cameras make perfect sense

Forget camera settings – this is the shutter speed I trust every time
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion Stop overthinking shutter speed! Just shoot at 1/500 sec

The best camera for filmmaking
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

Could a Chinese investment giant be the future owner of Leica?
By Sebastian Oakley Published
news Leica’s US$1.2 billion sale story may be bigger than we first thought,

Zeiss just made world-first anamorphic lenses with built-in motors and swappable looks
By Sebastian Oakley Published
news Zeiss just reinvented its cinema lens formula with new world-first horizon anamorphics

APS-C cameras might be all you really need, and full-frame snobs need to get over it
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion Stop pretending APS-C cameras are not serious photography tools

Best teleconverters in 2026: how they work, what to look for
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Buying guide The best teleconverters are made to match specific telephoto lenses, and here's our guide to the best ones available for your camera

This new Leica adapter turns your smartphone into a powerful digiscoping camera
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Leica Geovid Pro binoculars get a new look and a smart smartphone photography upgrade

Teleconverters are a waste of time, and I’ll die on this hill
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion Why I think teleconverters are one of photography’s biggest false economies

Camera firmware has become a joke, and photographers are paying the price
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion Camera companies have turned firmware into a "get-out-of-jail-free" card

Best audio recorders in 2026: for top-quality sound in filmmaking and video production
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Buying guide Capture the highest quality sound for your film and video projects, with the best audio recorders on sale today

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.

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
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