
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

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P - where to order and how to buy it
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Buying guide Looking to buy the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P? Here is where you can find it, how much it costs and why US stock remains unavailable.

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

You only have 3 days left to get the Camp Snap 2 at its lowest-ever price
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal The Camp Snap 2 price is going up – you have 3 days to grab it for $69.99 / £54

The best disposable cameras
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

DJI stock is drying up in the US, but these deals are too good to miss
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deals Act Fast: These popular DJI cameras and drones are still on sale in the US

The Nikon D800 was never meant to be a pro sports camera – but it changed my career the moment I ordered it
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion While the Nikon D800 was never a sports camera, it was the literal game-changer that shaped my whole career as a professional sports photographer
Meike’s first autofocus lens for Fujifilm GFX is proving so popular that more could be coming
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News GFX photographers asked for more autofocus lenses – and Meike may be listening

Where to buy the Sony FX5: the best preorder options in the US and UK
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Buying guide Where can you buy the Sony FX5? These retailers are taking preorders now

This ultra-rare Leica lens prototype was designed by Apple legend Jony Ive – and now it is heading to auction
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Apple legend Jony Ive's prototype designed Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH RED goes up for sale!

This Panasonic Lumix S9 lens bundle just crashed to its LOWEST-EVER price
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal I found the lowest-ever price on the Panasonic Lumix S9 – and it includes a lens

This limited-edition 50mm f/1.1 lens brings pre-war character to Leica M cameras
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News A new 50mm f/1.1 lens brings Kino Plasmat character to the Leica M mount

Being an amateur photographer might be the greatest creative freedom of all
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion Why being an “amateur photographer” might be the best title any photographer can have

Why I stopped chasing megapixels and started taking better photographs
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion The megapixel race distracted me from what photography is really about – pictures!

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 camera sliders for video and filmmaking in 2026: make your sweeping shots silky smooth
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Buying Guide Here are some of the best camera sliders and dollies for shooting video, for any type of camera to suit all budgets

Leica 28mm Summicron-M f/2 ASPH. review
By Sebastian Oakley Published
review The Leica 28mm Summicron-M is small, fast and fantastic – but is it really worth $6,000?

I’ll die on this hill: The Nikon F5 is the best 35mm camera you can buy
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion I’ve used the Nikon F5 for 15 years –nothing has beaten it

Telephoto lenses are making you a lazy photographer. There, I said it.
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion The uncomfortable truth about telephoto lenses and how they make you a lazy photographer

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 YouTube cameras in 2026: 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

At $700 off, the Nikon Z6 III might be the best performance-for-your-money mirrorless camera right now
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal The Nikon Z6 III just got a $700 price cut — and now it looks like the smartest mirrorless buy around

The Cheapest Leica cameras you can buy
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Buying Guide These are the cheapest Leica cameras you can buy today, some might surprise you
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