
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

Red Digital Cinema adds Nikon N-RAW support to Redcine-X Pro
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Red offers N-RAW support from Nikon cameras in the latest software beta in Redcine-X Pro

Thypoch introduces the Simera 75mm f/1.4 – a compact and elegant portrait lens for M-mount
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Thypoch introduces the Simera 75mm f/1.4 – a compact and elegant portrait lens for M-mount

Leica SL2 camera drops to its lowest price ever!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Save a HUGE $3,600 on the 47MP Leica SL2 at B&H - this deal is too good to miss!

Pixii Max returns: full-frame digital rangefinder is now back on pre-order after a sensor shortage
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Sensor shortage halted Pixii Max production, but now its back on track for April shipments

Save a HUGE $300 on the Nikon Z6 III
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The Z6 III was priced a bit steep at launch, but now it has a $300 discount!

Should I go fully digital? The monochrome dilemma that every film shooter faces
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Ditching film for digital? Why a Leica Monochrom is tempting me to retire my film camera for good

Leica Gallery London gives fashion a new focus with exhibition from photography greats
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Fashion gets a new focus as Leica Gallery London collaborates with Vogue, Tatler, and more for Fashion Forward exhibition

The best disposable cameras in 2025
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

Best Leica camera alternatives in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide These are the best Leica alternatives to take your street or reportage photography to the next level

The Canon R3 gets BIG $500 price drop (and bonus gifts)
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal $4,499 for Canon EOS R3 (and you'll get a nice bonus gift too)

MASSIVE $600 off the Nikon Z8 with this incredible camera deal
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal You can save $600 on the Nikon Z8, making it the perfect deal for those looking for a great price on a pro kit

My most-wanted action camera the GoPro Hero is STILL just $179
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal GoPro's cheapest action camera is now even more affordable

Leica revives a legend: The new Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 Classic has arrived
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Vintage aesthetic, cutting-edge tech: Meet the Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4

The best camera for film students in 2025
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

Best Netflix-approved cameras in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Wanted a Netflix-approved camera to shoot video? These are the top certified options, you'll be surprised what's on the list

Blackmagic Pyxis 6K cinema camera drops to lowest-ever price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab $500 off the Blackmagic Pyxis 6K cinema camera in either L-mount or EF-mount with this great discount

Canon winter trade-in sees up to $400 saving on select cameras and lenses
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab up to $400 off select Canon products when you trade-in your old gear

Tech giant Cloudflare gives a big boost to C2PA and Content Credentials in the fight against fake photos
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Cloudflare and C2PA: a game-changer for digital photography provenance

Save up to $1,300 on Sony cameras and lenses with new winter trade-in offers
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Up to $1,300 off in savings with the new Sony Winter Trade-In offers

The end of an era? Why an EVF in a Leica M feels like a mistake
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Leica M with an EVF: Why an EVF in a Leica M could ruin the magic in my opinion

I hunt for bargains for a living and these are my top 11 Presidents' Day camera deals at Amazon
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals These are my picks of the best camera deals on Amazon this holiday weekend

I hunt deals for a living and these are my top 7 Presidents' Day camera deals
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals I hunt deals for a living and these are 7 Presidents' Day camera deals that can't be beat!

Seeing red? Harman releases new Harman Red 125 film based on Phoenix emulsion
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Harman Red 125 film in 35mm format based on popular Phoenix emulsion
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