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 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

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 makes 16 cameras – is it secretly the biggest camera brand of them all?
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion No longer a small boutique brand, Leica now makes 16 distinct cameras – and nobody seems to be talking about it

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 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 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

World Photography Day is here – and these 7 camera deals save you up to $900
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deals World Photography Day just got better with up to $900 off these incredible cameras

Kodak overtakes Fujifilm as the most-used film brand among photographers in latest survey
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Kodak takes the top spot from Fujifilm as the cost of shooting film continues to rise

Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 review: a classical lens for the modern age
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Review I tested Leica’s reborn 50mm Summilux f/1.4, and it offers something modern lenses have forgotten

Light Lens Lab launches an ambitious new 35mm f/2 Apochromatic lens for Leica M
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News A new 35mm f/2 APO lens has arrived for Leica M – with four aspherical elements

Best rangefinder cameras in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Buying guide Whether you’re after something modern or vintage, digital or film, the right rangefinder camera can elevate your photography and deliver truly memorable images.

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.

DIY Leica servicing is cheaper than ever, but is it worth the risk to your camera?
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion Leica DIY camera repair kits are everywhere, but should you touch that top plate?

B&H just slashed up to $1,000 off some of the best cameras you can buy
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deals These B&H camera deals are seriously good! Save up to $1,000 on Canon, Sony, Nikon and OM System

The Leica M240 was way ahead of its time – and I still use mine every day
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion Was the Leica M240 secretly one of Leica’s most forward-thinking cameras?

Best budget binoculars: brilliant binos for around $100 / £100 / AU$200 – or less!
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
BUYING GUIDE Whether it's watching sports from afar, viewing opera from the cheap seats, or spying lesser-spotted woodpeckers in the wilds, there's no need to break the bank with these bargain bins!

Panasonic scores a major win against Red’s controversial compressed RAW patent
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Panasonic just changed the RAW video patent landscape with a major win over Nikon-owned Red

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

GoBirding Vision Master review: Is this AI scope the future of birding spotting?
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Review I tested the GoBirding Vision Master for a month – and this AI spotting scope feels like the future of birding

Billingham’s Icon Messenger Bag could be the perfect shoot-and-edit companion
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Billingham’s new messenger bag is made for photographers on the move

The Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro is the perfect photography gift for just $109.99
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal This $109.99 Kodak camera lets you shoot and print your favorite memories - instantly!

The new GoPro Mission 1 Pro just received its first-ever $100 discount
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal The GoPro Mission 1 Pro is only months old, yet it has already fallen to $599.99

Photograph or watch the solar eclipse safely with this $11 filter and $30 binoculars
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal This $11 camera filter and $30 solar binoculars are perfect for the upcoming eclipse
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