
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

Thypoch’s tiny new 28mm pancake lens brings 1950s charm to Leica M cameras
By Sebastian Oakley published
News This ultra-slim 28mm lens could be the perfect everyday street photography companion, and it only costs $459 / £329

The Alfie [ BOXX ] might be the most charming film camera Kickstarter of 2026
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Alfie Cameras’ [ BOXX ] proves the future of film photography might be beautifully old-fashioned

The best camera for film students in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide The best camera for film students needs to be easy for beginners to use but advanced enough to last the course

This 1.3cm-thick Leica M-mount lens from Artralab packs nine elements into a pocket-sized body of brass or black gloss paint
By Sebastian Oakley published
News This impossibly slim 28mm Leica M-mount lens just got a very stylish upgrade

The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is now $1,000 cheaper, and drone creators should take notice
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This $1,000 DJI Mavic 4 Pro saving is one of the best drone deals I’ve seen lately

Leitz Cine expands Hektor lens range with Fujifilm GFX compatibility
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leitz Cine gives Fujifilm GFX creators a new cinematic lens option

Best compact binoculars: roof prism binos that you can take anywhere
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying gude Perfect whether you're out for a walk or watching sports, these are the best compact binoculars available today

The best thermal imaging binoculars
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide The best thermal imaging binoculars let you spot wildlife and people in darkness or camouflaged using their heat signature

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

The OM System OM-5 Mark II just hit its lowest-ever price with a do-it-all travel lens
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Save $150 on this OM System OM-5 Mark II bundle with a huge 14-150mm zoom

The new Leica M-A Hammertone might be the ultimate collector’s film camera
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica brings back a rare industrial finish for its 20th anniversary camera, honoring a Japanese milestone

The Canon R7 just dropped to $1,449, and you get free editing software too
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal One of Canon’s best APS-C mirrorless cameras just became even better value

National Geographic was my "photography bible" - and now 20 years later, it’s shaping my eye all over again
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Why reopening National Geographic after 20 years felt like meeting my younger, photographic self again

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…

Best 8K and 6K camera: high-resolution video cameras a step up from 4k
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best 8K and 6K cameras are becoming the next big thing in video for filmmakers who are finding 4K is no longer enough

Nikon’s Z7 II is now $600 off at B&H and the free XQD card makes it even better
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This Nikon Z7 II deal at B&H is more than a $600 discount and that is what makes it tempting

Google’s Earth Day doodle is made from photos of the World itself, and it's mind-blowing!
By Sebastian Oakley published
News This clever Google Earth Day doodle turns global landscape photography into the Google Logo

Sony’s A7 IV gets a $500 price cut at B&H, plus $50 cashback sweetens the deal
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The Sony A7 IV drops to $1,998, and this $550 total saving is hard to ignore

This GoPro creator bundle just crashed to $349, and it’s an easy win for content creators
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The GoPro Deal I’d actually recommend right now is this $200-off creator bundle

Harman’s wild leap into color film is one of analog photography’s most incredible stories
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Take a look inside Harman’s secret skunkworks that brought color film to life

Leica’s next big move is a custom sensor - and Gpixel is helping make it happen
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica and Gpixel team up to build a next-generation sensor for future cameras

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
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