
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 Nikon Df: this original retro DSLR started a revolution
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion How the Nikon Df paved the way for the retro cameras

One lens to rule them all: Why I think supertelephoto zooms are the future of sports photography
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I shot primes all my life, but super-zooms are the future of pro sports coverage

Why the Leica M2 is the PERFECT film camera: a love letter to mechanical perfection
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Shooting film the right way: why I use the Leica M2 every day

Develop film anywhere – no darkroom required – thanks to new Lomo daylight developing tank
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Develop film anywhere – no darkroom required, thanks to new Lomo daylight developing tank

Red Digital Cinema adds Nikon N-RAW support to Redcine-X Pro
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Red offers N-RAW support from Nikon cameras in the latest software beta in Redcine-X Pro

Thypoch introduces the Simera 75mm f/1.4 – a compact and elegant portrait lens for M-mount
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Thypoch introduces the Simera 75mm f/1.4 – a compact and elegant portrait lens for M-mount

Pixii Max returns: full-frame digital rangefinder is now back on pre-order after a sensor shortage
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Sensor shortage halted Pixii Max production, but now its back on track for April shipments

Should I go fully digital? The monochrome dilemma that every film shooter faces
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Ditching film for digital? Why a Leica Monochrom is tempting me to retire my film camera for good

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

Best Leica camera alternatives in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide These are the best Leica alternatives to take your street or reportage photography to the next level

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

Best Netflix-approved cameras in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Wanted a Netflix-approved camera to shoot video? These are the top certified options, you'll be surprised what's on the list

Tech giant Cloudflare gives a big boost to C2PA and Content Credentials in the fight against fake photos
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Cloudflare and C2PA: a game-changer for digital photography provenance

The end of an era? Why an EVF in a Leica M feels like a mistake
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Leica M with an EVF: Why an EVF in a Leica M could ruin the magic in my opinion

Seeing red? Harman releases new Harman Red 125 film based on Phoenix emulsion
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Harman Red 125 film in 35mm format based on popular Phoenix emulsion

I felt lost in my photography, but a photography project gave my work meaning. Here's how
By Sebastian Oakley published
OPINION Making a photography project has given my work meaning and definition - I no longer feel lost!

Nikon’s new 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens brings power zoom & pro video features
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Nikon’s new 28-135mm power zoom lens: a game-changer for Z-Series filmmakers

RED brings back Nikon mount after 17 Years – Meet the Z-Mount V-Raptor X and Komodo X
By Sebastian Oakley published
News After 17 year hiatus, the Nikon mount is back on Red cameras with Nikon Z V-Raptor X and Komodo X

Lucky Film announces new color film, promising affordability for analog photographers around the world
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Lucky Film is back manufacturing color film after a decade to contend with Kodak for the best price-to-performance C41 film

Instagram's schedule button is perfect for photographers like me who HATE social media
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I hate social media, but Instagram's schedule button is perfect for photographers like me that want to shoot, rather than post

Curt O. Schaller wins Scientific and Technical Award for the Arri Trinity 2 camera stabilizer system
By Sebastian Oakley published
Curt O. Schaller gets Scientific and Technical Award for his Arri Trinity 2 camera stabilizer design

Leica takes to the slopes with the Leica Sofort 2 Burton Edition camera
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica and Burton united for the Leica Sofort 2 Burton Edition

The forgotten magic of CCD sensors: Why I won’t give them up!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion CMOS has its place, but it is not in any of my own cameras: CCD has my heart and soul
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