
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 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 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

The “pro camera” label feels about as meaningful as a sticker on a suitcase
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The Pro-grade camera is dead; the industry killed it! (and you should be worried)

Stop overpaying for Nostalgia: The Nikon Z fc Beats the Nikon Df at its own game
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Df Dreams, Z fc Reality: The retro Nikon you should actually buy!

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 low-light cameras: 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!

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 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 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

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

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 compact binoculars: roof prism binos that you can take anywhere
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying gude Perfect whether you're out for a walk or watching sports, these are the best compact binoculars available today

Photographer Selcuk Acar calls himself the “victim” in the centre of US Open chaos, but I think he's clearly in the wrong!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Daniil Medvedev explodes after photographer steps onto court at match point

Why photographers obsess over the 200mm f/2 (and you should too)
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Why the 200mm f/2 is photography’s most special focal length

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!

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
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