
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 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.

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

Leica Q3 Monochrom is back in stock -and ready to shoot in pure black and white
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Leica’s Q3 Monochrom returns to retailers after sell-outs

$300 off Panasonic’s high-resolution beast is the quiet deal you shouldn’t ignore
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This $300 price drop makes the Lumix S1R II hard to overlook

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!

As film surges, drum scanning reclaims its place at the top
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The quiet return of drum scanning in the film photography revival

Leica gives 9-year-old rangefinder cameras new lease of life with Noctilux firmware update
By Sebastian Oakley published
News From M10 to M11-D, Leica unifies its M system with new lens support

This Canon mirrorless camera is suddenly a serious bargain
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal A $200 price cut makes the Canon R7 hard to ignore

Leica Pushes the Limits Again With the Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH.
By Sebastian Oakley published
News The Noctilux family grows as Leica introduces a 35mm f/1.2

The best binoculars: for astronomy, wildlife, sports fans, and more
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Choosing the best binoculars is easy when you know what the specs mean and what to look for

The best opera glasses: pocket sized binoculars for theater and stage
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Going to the opera, theater or a concert? Enhance your experience with the best opera glasses available today

Save over $1,000 on this outstanding Canon EOS R5 bundle
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The best Canon R5 deal right now saves more than you think

Ricoh admits it’s “Considering” a GR film camera as demand grows
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Ricoh hints at a possible GR film camera revival in a new interview

Matt Stuart says "There's no such thing as talent in photography"
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Matt Stuart on why great photos come from time, not talent

This $5 DIY hack helps me get critical focus on my Leica every time
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The cheapest upgrade that turned my Leica M2 into a workhorse again

The Nikon D850 just got more expensive, and that makes the Z7 II the real bargain
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Skip the DSLR Nostalgia: The Nikon Z7 II is $500 better value right now

Elephant-proof Fujifilm GFX 100 II defies nature and captures unbelievable close-up footage like never before
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Poole’s wild frontier: How the Fujifilm GFX100 II survived bull elephants and still delivered stunning cinematic footage

Is Andreas Kaufmann preparing to exit Leica over $1.2 Billion take over bid rumors
By Sebastian Oakley published
News From $85 Million to $1.2 Billion: The Leica deal that could change everything

The best full-frame compact cameras in 2026 – portable powerhouses with premium performance
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
BUYING GUIDE These pocket-size cameras boast a full-frame sensor so there's no need to compromise on size or quality

The world’s smallest stabilised scope: Kite Stabi One offers rock-steady 10x viewing while being smaller than your phone
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Kite Optics shrinks image stabilization to pocket size with the new Stabi One monocular

Leica launches LOBA Women Grant to support female photographers worldwide
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica expands Oskar Barnack Award with global grant for female photographers

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
Am I mad to quit Photoshop after 20 Years - or is this the smartest move I’ve made?
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Life after Adobe: Why I’m seriously considering Affinity for my photo editing
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