
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 camera for filmmaking
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best 4K camera for filmmaking will deliver high-quality video content, offer image stabilization and a range of codecs

The Sony RX1R III is the premium compact camera that could be the everyday Leica alternative - and it's now in stock
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Sony RX1R III arrives in the US - A compact camera that packs a premium punch

Radiant Photo 2 image editor is now just $119 – for life!
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Radiant Photo 2 price drop! AI-powered editing for just $119 - with no need for a monthly subscription

Trademark Trouble: Could a Leica M12 camera never exist in the US?
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Why the next Leica M camera might skip the “M12” title

Rumors swirl as Leica Q2 Monochrom faces retirement
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The end of the Leica Q2 Monochrom era: All eyes on a possible Q3 replacement

MASSIVE Sony camera savings at Best Buy – powerhouses to vlogging kits save up to $500
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals Is now the time to switch to Sony? Best Buy’s deals make it tempting

The awesome HoverAir X1 pocket drone gets a 33% Amazon Prime discount
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Save 25% and grab the HoverAir X1 for just $298

The coveted Fujifilm X100VI is actually IN STOCK at this retailer
By Sebastian Oakley published
STOCK ALERT After more than a year of being out-of-stock seemingly everywhere, I finally spotted the Fujifilm X100Vi in stock

Could the Leica M11-V be the German X100V? Rumours seem to think so...
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Fuji inspiration or Leica innovation? M11-V leak sparks debate

DJI Osmo Action 4 hits best best-ever Canadian price of just CA$299
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab the DJI Osmo Action 4, our top-rated action cam for just CA$299

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

Photographer Selcuk Acar calls himself the “victim” in the centre of US Open chaos, but I think he's clearly in the wrong!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Daniil Medvedev explodes after photographer steps onto court at match point

Why photographers obsess over the 200mm f/2 (and you should too)
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Why the 200mm f/2 is photography’s most special focal length

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II drops to its lowest price ever of CA$2,899
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Save a cool CA$300 on the Canon EOS R6 Mark II as it hits its lowest-ever Canadian price

The cult compact camera returns: Ricoh GR IV now available to pre-order
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Ricoh GR IV pre-orders open: The ultimate snap shooter evolves - order it while you can!

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.

See in color at night without IR: Akaso’s Sight-300 is a game-changer
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Starlight vision in 4K: Akaso’s new monocular lets you see in the dark like never before

Kodak hits back at ‘Misleading’ bankruptcy rumours
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Kodak says it will be ‘Virtually Debt Free’ by next year, despite media speculation

OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV for just CA$799? YES PLEASE CANADA!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal For just CAD$799, this Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV deal is outstanding!

I made a Franken-Leica and it’s gloriously imperfect
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion It shouldn’t work – But my Leica and Nikon lens combo is pure magic!

Quality of Zeiss, half the price of Leica: These Zeiss ZM lens deals are outstanding value!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deals Zeiss ZM lens deals that every Leica shooter should see

Canada’s hottest deal: Panasonic Lumix S9 in crimson red now $400 Off
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal True north, bold color: Panasonic Lumix S9 in Red Slashed to CAD 1,749 - Canadian Exclusive

The photography “Hack” no one talks about – Put the camera down
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Sometimes the best way to improve your photography is to stop shooting
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