
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

These are the best cameras deals across Memorial Day
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Deals I hunt deals for a living, and I've hand-picked these amazing camera deals for the Memorial Day sale

The world’s first AI-powered smart spotting scope could change birding forever
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News GoBirding’s new AI spotting scope can identify birds while shooting 4K video

The Nikon Z6 III hits its lowest-ever price with a $700 price cut this Memorial Day
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

The Nikon Z8 is now $900 off at B&H, at its lowest-ever price, and comes with a FREE XQD card making it even better
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deals The Nikon Z8 is down to $3,396.95 – and this might be the best pro camera deal of Memorial Day

This retro Olympus mirrorless camera is now just $599 in Adorama’s Memorial Day sale
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deals The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV just dropped to $599.99, and it’s a brilliant beginner buy

The Skyrover X1 just crashed to its lowest-ever price of $449 for Memorial Day
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal Save $309 on the Skyrover X1 4K drone in this huge B&H Memorial Day deal

Where can I pre-order the Canon EOS R6V? Here's how to get your hands on the new 7K video flagship
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Buying guide This is where to pre-order the Canon EOS R6V in the US and UK

Leica improves the color matrix of Q3-series cameras in the latest firmware update
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Leica updates Q3 series firmware with improved color matrixes and AF refinements

Where can I pre-order the Sony A7R VI? Here's how to get your hands on the best flagship from Sony
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Buying guide This is where to pre-order the Sony A7R VI in the US and UK

The best DSLR for video in 2026: create fantastic full HD and 4K video
By Lauren Scott Last updated
Buying Guide The best DSLRs for video can still beat mirrorless rivals for value and flexibility: here are our top picks, at the best prices

The Sony RX100 VII is our readers' most bought compact camera, and now its $200 off
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal Our readers' favourite Sony compact camera just got a very welcome Amazon price cut

Leica 28mm APO-Summicron-SL f/2 ASPH. review
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Rreview Can the Leica 28mm APO-Summicron-SL f/2 ASPH live up to legendary status? - let's find out

Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 review
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Review A professional Leica telephoto zoom with exceptional reach, refined handling, and the optical performance to match its premium price.

Canon rolls out C2PA-compliant image verification for professional newsrooms
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Canon’s new C2PA imaging system could be a major step for trusted photojournalism

What are Content Credentials, and how can it save photography?
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
OPINION Are you sure that image is real? Now you will know with Content Credentials

Canon EOS R6 Mark II drops $300 to under $2,000 in latest price slash
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal Canon R6 Mark II gets a $300 price cut, bringing it below $2,000

Nikon’s incredible 400mm f/2.8 pro sports lens just dropped by a massive $2,000
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal Save $2,000 on the Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S, the dream lens for sports and wildlife shooters

Film photography gave me romance, but digital photography gave me the image I actually wanted
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion I gave film everything, but sharpness and ease finally won me over

Ilford just gave large format photographers the black-and-white film they have been begging for: Pan F Plus now comes in 4x5 and 8x10!
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Ilford Pan F Plus goes large, bringing ultra-fine grain to 4x5 and 8x10 shooters

Nikon is developing a 120-300mm f/2.8 with a built-in teleconverter, and I can already see pros wanting one
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News A 120-300mm f/2.8 that becomes a 420mm f/4? Nikon may have just revealed a future sports classic

Rare Leica cameras with serious history are heading to auction — and one could reach into the MILLIONS
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Tazio Secchiaroli’s Leica MP is heading to auction — and it helped define La Dolce Vita photography

The Fujifilm pro-grade X-H2S just became a better buy thanks to $200 off
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal Save $200 on the Fujifilm X-H2S, one of Fuji’s best hybrid cameras
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