
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 thermal imaging binoculars
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best thermal imaging binoculars let you spot wildlife and people in darkness or camouflaged using their heat signature

The best night vision goggles and binoculars in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best night vision goggles, binoculars, and monoculars can be perfect for surveillance, security, and nocturnal wildlife

The new Leica M-A Hammertone might be the ultimate collector’s film camera
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica brings back a rare industrial finish for its 20th anniversary camera, honoring a Japanese milestone

I hunt deals for a living, and this is the cheapest I've ever seen the Fujifilm X-E5!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal At £1,007, the Fujifilm X-E5 is now dangerously close to impulse-buy territory

National Geographic was my "photography bible" - and now 20 years later, it’s shaping my eye all over again
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Why reopening National Geographic after 20 years felt like meeting my younger, photographic self again

The best image-stabilized binoculars in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Want a powerful magnification and a judder-free image into the bargain? We round up the best IS binoculars you can buy…

Best 8K and 6K camera: high-resolution video cameras a step up from 4k
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best 8K and 6K cameras are becoming the next big thing in video for filmmakers who are finding 4K is no longer enough

Google’s Earth Day doodle is made from photos of the World itself, and it's mind-blowing!
By Sebastian Oakley published
News This clever Google Earth Day doodle turns global landscape photography into the Google Logo

Harman’s wild leap into color film is one of analog photography’s most incredible stories
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Take a look inside Harman’s secret skunkworks that brought color film to life

Leica’s next big move is a custom sensor - and Gpixel is helping make it happen
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica and Gpixel team up to build a next-generation sensor for future cameras

The best opera glasses: pocket sized binoculars for theater and stage
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Going to the opera, theater or a concert? Enhance your experience with the best opera glasses available today

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.

WTF is the YouTube hype button, and why should you care as a content creator?
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion YouTube’s hype button explained: why smart creators can’t ignore it

The Dzofilm Arcana is a sub-700g anamorphic lens series built for modern filmmakers
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Arcana could be Dzofilm’s most practical anamorphic lens series yet

Kite Optics launches 22x stabilized binocular that promises spotting scope detail in your hands
By Sebastian Oakley published
News This 22x stabilized binocular from Kite is built for birders who want more reach

Voigtländer launches ultra-compact Apo-Skopar 75mm F2.8 VM for full-frame M-mount cameras
By Sebastian Oakley published
News The new Voigtländer Apo-Skopar 75mm F2.8 VM is built for photographers who travel light

The best binoculars with cameras in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Take photos or videos of faraway objects with the best binoculars with cameras

The best spotting scopes: 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 monoculars: 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

Thomas Riedel’s ARRI takeover brings camera, lighting, and live production closer together
By Sebastian Oakley published
News ARRI enters a new era as Thomas Riedel completes the biggest acquisition of his career

Leica Gallery London celebrates five decades with fashion icons, photographic legends and rare vintage prints
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Unseen Lillian Bassman prints lead Leica Gallery London’s 50th anniversary celebrations

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

The one camera, one lens rule isn’t limiting - It’s liberating!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Why less gear can lead to better photography
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