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 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

The best image-stabilized binoculars in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Buying guide Want a powerful magnification and a judder-free image into the bargain? We round up the best IS binoculars you can buy…

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

Leica's incredible 2.5-hour restoration video shows why mechanical cameras can last forever
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News This two and a half hour Leica repair might be the best thing camera nerds watch all week

Leica just updated a huge number of M cameras for a lens only 660 people can own
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Leica's latest M10 and M11 firmware supports one seriously exclusive 66mm lens

The best cinema cameras in 2026: time to step up to serious filmmaking
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Buying guide The best cinema cameras offer top-quality video capture and grading options and the ports and connections needed by pros

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 Ricoh GR IV isn't just a camera – it has become a cult icon of compact cameras for street photography
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinon The Ricoh GR IV might be the closest thing street photography has to a cult camera

The Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art is finally available to preorder – and this could be a portrait photographer’s dream lens
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Pre-order Want dreamy portraits? Sigma’s new 85mm f/1.2 Art is now available to preorder in the US and the UK

I thought action cameras were still press-and-play toys – the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 proved me very wrong!
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinon I hadn't owned an action camera since 2014 – I can't believe how advanced they've become

The Leica 35mm Summilux has become the one lens I never want to take off my Leica M
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinon The Leica 35mm Summilux-M f/1.4 might be the closest thing to a perfect Leica M lens

Forget the studio – The Fujifilm GFX100RF was made to see the world
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion Why the Fujifilm GFX100RF might be the ultimate medium format camera

Save a MASSIVE $700 on the Nikon Z6 III at B&H with this incredible deal
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

Best wireless follow focus units for filmmakers in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Buying Guide These wireless follow focus units let you ditch manual focus pulling for 21st century technology

The legendary PEN is back! OM System’s new mirrorless camera is now available to preorder
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Pre-order OM System revives the PEN with AI autofocus, 5-axis stabilization, and a built-in EVF that's now ready to pre-order

Leica reports €573 Million revenue as the camera giant holds strong in a tough market
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News From the M EV1 to the Q3 Monochrom: Leica says innovation is keeping business strong

Best Leica M lenses: every current Leica M rangefinder lens
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Buying Guide Looking for the best Leica M lens? These are all the Leica-made rangefinder lenses for Leica cameras

Leica quietly updates the SOFORT 2 with encrypted Bluetooth communication
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Leica strengthens the SOFORT 2's smartphone connection with its latest firmware update

These are the best Labor Day camera deals across the internet that are available so far!
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Deals I hunt deals for a living, and these are the best Labor Day camera deals across the internet

The Leica M11 didn't just sell cameras – it created a new generation of Leica photographers
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion The Leica M11 might be gone, but it changed Leica forever

I’ve spotted $300 off the Panasonic Lumix S1R II – bringing this 8K powerhouse below $3,000
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal Panasonic’s 44MP Lumix S1R II just dropped below $3,000 – save $300 at B&H

e Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100mm f/2.8 is now available to preorder in the US and UK
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal Leica revives a legendary 100mm macro – and the new SL version is now available to order

The DJI Neo drone crashes back just $139 - is this the cheapest deal to get you into aerial photogrpahy
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Deal This hands-free DJI drone is a steal
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