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

Fujifilm X-M5 baby budget mirrorless camera now on sale: here are the best deals
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals The Fujifilm X-M5 is a compact powerhouse sharing DNA from the X100V with the benefit of interchangeable lenses - is this your chance to own a Fujifilm X100V for cheap?

The best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras: Compact APS-C format primes and zooms
By Matthew Richards, Rod Lawton last updated
Updated The best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras deliver are capable of great image quality and all-round performance, and are good value for money.

Leica gets smarter as Frame.io Camera to Cloud planned for Leica SL3 and others in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley published
Leica will introduce Frame.io technology into select cameras in 2025, naming the flagship Leica SL3 as the first recipient via firmware update

The best DJI drones in 2025: the top drones from the top drone brand
By Adam Juniper last updated
BUYING GUIDE Struggling to pick the best DJI drone? Here is our guide to which DJI drone does what, and the best deals for each

The best camera sliders for video and filmmaking: make your sweeping shots silky smooth
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated Here are some of the best camera sliders and dollies for shooting video, for any type of camera to suit all budgets

The best video editing software in 2025
By Peter Fenech last updated
Buying guide The best video editing software can help you turn your video clips into polished and professional movie productions

Yashica Explorer night vision binoculars review: a promising comeback, but falls short of the competition
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review Yashica Explorer Night Vision Goggles Review: A promising comeback, but falls short of the competition

Leica M11-D review: digital photography with an analog heart
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review Leica M11-D: Where digital meets analog mindfulness for the ultimate"in-the-moment" shooting experience

The cheapest full frame camera: how to get a big sensor on a small budget!
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide The cheapest full frame camera will deliver excellent images and desirable features despite the affordable price tag

Renowned war photojournalist Paul Lowe dies in tragic attack on a California trail
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Renowned photojournalist Paul Lowe known for his work at the Siege of Sarajevo dies in a tragic attack on a California trail

Photographers honored with 2024 Leica Oskar Barnack Awards
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica honors two photographers with the 2024 Leica Oskar Barnack Awards for a captivating series of works

German photographer Herlinde Koelbl celelebrated with Leica Hall of Fame Award
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica celebrates German photographer Herlinde Koelbl with the Leica Hall of Fame award and Leica Picture of the Year

Best binocular deals this Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are now LIVE
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals The best binocular deals are now LIVE for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days!

I write about deals for a living and these are my top 5 picks this Amazon Prime Sale
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deal These top 5 deals in the Amazon Prime sale make me smile, but hurry you only have until midnight tonight to buy!

Best telescope deals on Amazon Prime big deal days
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals The best telescope deals on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are now LIVE - grab yourself a bargain before they sell out!

The best walkie talkies for hiking, camping, boating, and using at work
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide Stay in touch when out in the wild, or on photo or film set, with the best walkie talkies

Panasonic Lumix G95 with 12-60mm receives over $300 price cut this Amazon Prime Day
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab this Incredible $300 saving on the Panasonic Lumix G95 with 12-60mm lens at Amazon this Big Deal Day sale

Grab a cool $300 off the Sony A7S III this Amazon Prime big deal days sale
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab a sweet $300 off Sony's A7S III 4K powerhouse in the Amazon Prime big deal days sale

$200 off the Sony A7R III in this Amazon Prime camera deal!
By Sebastian Oakley published
NEWS Sony A7R III is just $1,998 this Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale, saving you $200

Save a MASSIVE $500 on this bonkers Canon R6 Mark II and lens bundle
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deals MASSIVE $500 on this bonkers Canon R6 Mark II and lens bundle this Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale

Save a cheerful $200 on the Sony FX30 ahead of Amazon Prime and Black Friday!
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Grab the lightest Sony Cinema camera the Sony FX30 for the featherweight price of $1,589 - that's a $200 discount!

Did Leica make a Digital XPan camera in 2013 for Josef Koudelka?
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Did Leica beat Hasselblad for the title for the first digital; XPan back in 2013? Possibly according to Josef Koudelka

Best audio recorders for filmmaking and video production
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Capture the highest quality sound for your film and video projects, with the best audio recorders on sale today
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