
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

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

Sony’s pro 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master is now just $1,598 in this early Amazon Prime deal
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM deal is perfect for portraits, weddings, travel and more

The best Amazon Prime camera deals
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals Grab the best Amazon Prime camera deals in the latest shopping event from the retail giant across June 23 - 26

Red is the new Black as Meyer Optik Görlitz is back with a new 42mm f/1.2 with stunning red aperture blades that steal the show
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Meyer Optik Görlitz is back with a 42mm f/1.2 Leica M lens — and yes, it has red aperture blades

The DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo just crashed to $169 – and it is almost too good to ignore
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This $169 DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo deal is perfect for adventurers, vloggers, and everyday creators

Save a MASSIVE $900 off the flagship Nikon Z9 at B&H
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Save £900 on the Nikon Z9 in this standout Wex offer

The Canon EOS RP is now only $799 in this brilliant full-frame camera deal
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The Canon EOS RP is still a brilliant beginner full-frame camera – especially at $799

The best Leica cameras: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Leica cameras don’t come cheap - but they earn their price tag, offering an experience and image quality that few rivals can match.

FIFA’s new referee cameras might be the coolest camera tech at the 2026 World Cup
By Sebastian Oakley published
WORLD CUP The best camera angle at the 2026 World Cup is coming from the referee

Canon’s legendary DSLR, the 5D Mark IV, just crashed to $1,799 in an early Prime Day deal
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is now cheaper than ever in this early Prime Day deal

Leica 21mm Summilux-M f/1.4 Asph review – rare and beautiful, but a serious investment
By Sebastian Oakley published
review The Leica 21mm Summilux-M f/1.4 Asph is a rare, beautifully built ultra-wide dream lens that rewards a serious investment with truly exceptional image quality.

Leica 35mm Summilux-M f/1.4 ASPH review
By Sebastian Oakley published
review A modern Leica M masterpiece that takes the iconic 35mm Summilux formula and makes it sharper, closer-focusing, and more versatile than ever.

The best binoculars with cameras in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Take photos or videos of faraway objects with the best binoculars with cameras

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

7Artisans and Seagull have teamed up for a limited-edition Leica M lens, and it looks like a vintage dream
By Sebastian Oakley published
News This $369 Leica M lens might be the most charming 35mm of the year

I thought a camera flash was dead to me, until one cheap accessory changed my mind
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion A cheap camera flash reminded me why photography should be fun

This Nikon Z superzoom can shoot almost anything - and now it’s $300 less
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Nikon’s do-it-all 28-400mm Z lens just dropped to $1,146.95

Point-and-shoot cameras are rubbish, so why is everyone buying them?
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I hate to admit it, but cheap compact cameras make perfect sense

Forget camera settings – this is the shutter speed I trust every time
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Stop overthinking shutter speed! Just shoot at 1/500 sec

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

The Nikon Z6 II is 5 years old, but at under $1,400 this camera is now a bargain!
By Sebastian Oakley published
DEAL The Nikon Z6 II is now under $1,400 body only, which is an absolute steal for such a powerful camera

The Canon R50 V gets its FIRST price drop to $619 at Adorama
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Canon’s creator-focused R50 V just got cheaper – and it’s a no-brainer buy

Could a Chinese investment giant be the future owner of Leica?
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Leica’s US$1.2 billion sale story may be bigger than we first thought,
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