
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

Voigtländer’s new APO-Lanthar 90mm F4 brings close focusing to M-mount cameras
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Voigtländer’s new 90mm F4 delivers close-focus versatility in a classic rangefinder design

How Christopher Nolan made a 300-Pound IMAX camera disappear between his actors
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News The Odyssey’s biggest IMAX trick was literally smoke and mirrors

Save a MASSIVE $1,300 on the Canon C70 cinema powerhouse at B&H
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal Canon’s compact cinema camera gets a blockbuster $1,300 price cut

The best video editing software in 2026
By Peter Fenech Last updated
Buying guide The best video editing software can help you turn your video clips into polished and professional movie productions

Adobe just slashed 30% off its biggest Firefly plans – and you can save over $720
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal This Adobe Firefly deal gives creators 50,000 monthly AI credits for 30% less

Best camera for black and white photography in 2026
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.

Cheap compact cameras are the best way to enjoy film photography
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion I bought two film cameras for $10, and that's all you really need

The best Leica SL lenses: a guide to the full Leica SL lens range
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Buying guide Looking for the best Leica SL lenses? Leica’s full-frame L-mount lenses aim for optimum performance

B&H slashes $500 off the awesome Sony A7 IV camera in an amazing deal
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal The $500 drop that makes the Sony A7 IV a no-brainer

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV crashes to $1,799, saving you a MASSIVE $700
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is now cheaper than ever with a HUGE $700 discount!

Sirui’s new cine lenses ship with FOUR lens mounts in the same box for better freelance camera operators
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News One cine lens, four mounts: Sirui’s Vision Prime 1 lens range gets a major boost

The best monoculars: perfect for when binoculars are just too big
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Buying Guide The best monoculars give you the same magnification as binoculars but in a smaller, simpler package

Arri just gave live broadcasts the Hollywood slow-motion treatment
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Arri launches Alexa 35 Live Xtreme for cinematic slow motion without ditching SDI workflows

Best 35mm film, roll film, and sheet film in 2026: these are our picks of the best films you can still buy, whatever 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!

The best night vision goggles and binoculars in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Buying Guide The best night vision goggles, binoculars, and monoculars can be perfect for surveillance, security, and nocturnal wildlife

Best rangefinder cameras in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Buying guide Whether you’re after something modern or vintage, digital or film, the right rangefinder camera can elevate your photography and deliver truly memorable images.

The best C2PA enabled cameras
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Buying guide Protect the provenance of your photography with the best C2PA-enabled cameras

Where to pre-order the Leica SL3-P: Here's how to get your hands on this new SL camera designed for professionals
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Buying guide A discreet professional powerhouse combining 44MP detail, 40fps speed and serious 8K video, the Leica SL3-P is available to order now for $6,690 in the US and £5,150 in the UK.

The best camera under $500 in 2026: you can absolutely get great beginner cameras on this budget
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
UPDATED You no longer need to spend a fortune to get a really decent camera, here we round up the best cameras under $500

These are the best 4th of July camera deals available right now - with no Prime membership needed!
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deals The best 4th of July deals are live – and you don’t need Prime to save

Stop chasing f/1.4 lenses when f/2.8 is probably all you really need
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion f/2.8 is fast enough – so why are photographers still chasing f/1.4?

Where can I pre-order the Panasonic Lumix L10?
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Buying guide This is where to pre-order the Panasonic Lumix L10 in the US and UK
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