
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

Canon EOS RP drops to just £749 - This is its new lowest-ever price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The Canon EOS RP is at its lowest-ever price of just £749 – an absolute bargain for this formidable full-frame camera!

The best spotting scopes in 2025: get a closer look at sports, nature, and wildlife
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best spotting scopes offer higher magnification than a monocular but much more portability than a telescope

The best binoculars In 2025: for astronomy, wildlife, sports fans, and more
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Choosing the best binoculars is easy when you know what the specs mean and what to look for

The best DSLR in 2025: Chunky, classic camera designs still loved today
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best DSLRs are still great cameras to buy today, with bigger bodies, better battery life, and a huge range of lenses

Nikon Z5 II price & availability: Where to order it right now
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Now shipping This is where you can buy the Nikon Z5 II in the US or UK

Why Nikon’s new Z-Mount 200mm f/2 would mean everything to me
By Sebastian Oakley published
News The Z-Mount is great, with the rumored Z 200mm f/2, It could be legendary!

My most-wanted GoPro action camera drops down to just £169
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal GoPro's cheapest action camera is now even more affordable

How the 28mm focal length stole my heart (and my family photos)
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The lens I never wanted became the one I can't live without

The olive legacy continues? Leica M11-P Safari whispers stir excitement
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Classic green, modern machine: Leica M11-P Safari edition could be next

The best Leica cameras in 2025: 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.

The best monoculars in 2025: perfect for when binoculars are just too big
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best monoculars give you the same magnification as binoculars but in a smaller, simpler package

Sony’s new 50-150mm f/2 GM Is the lens we were told couldn’t exist
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion When Sony launched the new FE 50-150mm f/2 GM at $3,898, my first thought wasn’t about price - it was about potential!

100 Years of Leica: Celebrate the camera that changed photography forever
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica at 100: Free NYC festival honors the world’s most iconic camera

I ditched my laptop for photo editing. I now use my phone, and have never looked back
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion How I simplified my photography workflow with my phone and I never looked back!

Thypoch updates Simera lenses with ergonomic focus tabs
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Simera type II: Thypoch’s refined take on the 28mm and 35mm f/1.4 classics

GoPro Hero 13 Black is now £70 off with a FREE Premium subscription - that's a tempting deal!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal GoPro's top action camera, the Hero 13 Black is now now just £329.99 with FREE premium subscription

DJI Neo drone flies in at LOWEST-EVER price, just £141.55
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal £141.55 for the DJI Neo, that's a deal that will fly off the shelves!

Canon R5 C drops to its LOWEST-EVER price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Canon's 8K video and 45MP still powerhouse, the Canon R5 C is now even cheaper at £2,929

Why perfectly imperfect images are practically perfect in every way
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Oops, I took a masterpiece: Why mistakes often make the best pictures

The hidden costs of cinema cameras: why video licenses exist
By Sebastian Oakley published
news RAW deal? The real Reason video licenses exist on cinema cameras

Why slow photography is the only trend that should matter to you in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Slow Photography: The unexpected meta in a fast-paced world

Canon PowerShot V1 price & availability: Where to order it right now
By Sebastian Oakley published
PRE-ORDER This is where you can place your order for the Canon PowerShot V1 in the US or UK

The best binoculars with cameras in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated Take photos or videos of faraway objects with the best binoculars with cameras
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