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 best film cameras in 2025: recapture the magic of film in the digital age
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best film cameras we've chosen are practical classics that you can still use today

The best camera under $500
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

The best DSLR for video in 2025: 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

The best YouTube cameras in 2025: 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

Leica’s new colorful binoculars are as chic as they are sharp
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica goes bold with Capri blue & apple green ultravid colorline binoculars that let your personality shine

The best Leica cameras in 2025: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best Leica cameras cost plenty, but they deliver plenty too, and there are more affordable Leicas to choose from too

Save a MASSIVE $300 on the Nikon Z6 III and get extra gifts at Adorama
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The Z6 III was priced a bit steep at launch, but now it has a $300 discount!

Could this be the silver gelatin print of the future? Hahnemühle Photo Rag Metallic makes its case
By Sebastian Oakley published
news The future of fine art prints? Hahnemühle photo rag metallic shines bright

Every photographer should consider printing large – and the Epson SureColor P20500 can make that possible
By Sebastian Oakley published
News From screen to gallery: How the Epson SureColor P20500 transforms photography into art

Grab a HUGE $700 discount on the Canon R5 C: the ultimate hybrid camera with 8K video and 45MP stills
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Save BIG and shoot massive 8K video and 45MP still with $700 off the Canon EOS R5 C

Retro looks, cutting-edge tech: The OM-3 is the camera we’ve been waiting for
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The OM System OM-3 is a vintage-inspired powerhouse for today’s photographers

The Sigma BF is fantastic – but it's no match for my old Leica
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I applaud Sigma on the BF, but its strange design and economics won't make me change from my old Leica

The Nikon D850 drops to its LOWEST-EVER price with bonkers $400 price cut
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Hindsight is wonderful, but in 2017 I rejected the Nikon D850 because it wasn't 50MP – that was a MASSIVE mistake, but now it's just $1,996.95!

Samuel Streetlife "can't help but to take photos" with the Ricoh GR III series
By Sebastian Oakley published
News "It's so compact, I take it everywhere and shoot everything with it," Samuel Streelife proves the compact camera is here to stay!

The Pentax K3 III Monochrome is a camera that just makes sense for photographers like me
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Want black and white at a click of a button? The Pentax K3 Mark III Monochrome just makes sense

I've just witnessed the future of thermal imaging from Hikmicro
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Hikmicro has shown me the future of thermal imaging - and it's amazing!

Apple MacBook Air M4 price & availability: Where to order right now
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This is where to buy the Apple MacBook Air M4 in the US or UK

The Nikon 28-135mm power zoom is so compact it shocked me
By Sebastian Oakley published
opinion The compact Nikon power zoom has really impressed me and its tiny in comparison

Unity Through Diversity: Leica announces Winners of the 6th Leica Women Foto Project Awards
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Breaking Barriers: Meet the Winners of the 6th Leica Women Foto Project Awards

Panasonic Lumix S1R II price & availability: Where to order it right now
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This is where to buy the Panasonic Lumix S1R II the US or UK

Nikon P1100 price & availability: Where to order it right now
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This is where to buy the Nikon Coolpix P1100 in the US or UK

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

Sigma BF price & availability: Where to order it right now
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Where to buy the Sigma BF camera in the US or UK
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