
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 film cameras in 2025: recapture the magic of film in the digital age
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best film cameras we've chosen are practical classics that you can still use today

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 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.

This is the last day, and your last chance to grab Canon R8 for £999 – a MASSIVE £700 Prime Day discount
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal A £400 instant-discount voucher drops this full-frame mirrorless to its best price EVER!

Best camera for black and white photography in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide We help you find the best camera for black and white, whether you want to shoot on digital or film.

GoPro Hero12 Black action camera falls to its lowest price ever
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal GoPro's 2023 flagship hits new rock-bottom price

Best film in 2025: our picks of the best 35mm film, roll film, and sheet film for your camera
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Want to know what the best film you can buy in 35mm, medium format, and large format is? Read on!

Panasonic Lumix S9 full-frame bundle gets a $252 price cut
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Panasonic’s stylish mirrorless S9 camera gets a £100 drop - as long as you are prepared to get it in blue

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

Nikon Coolpix P1100 hits lowest-ever price - no under £1,000
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab the Nikon Coolpix P1100 at its best-ever deal price

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

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

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!

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 £650.69 – an absolute bargain for this formidable full-frame camera!

Sony A7CR price slashed by £550 – The full-frame travel powerhouse is now cheaper than ever
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal HUGE £550 discount on Sony A7CR – The compact full-frame camera you’ve been waiting for

Best camera deals in the UK
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals These are the best camera deals in the UK – and there are some fantastic bargains to be had!

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

MASSIVE £240+ saving as flagship Manfrotto carbon firer tripod hits lowest-ever price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Snag the lightest pro‑grade carbon‑fiber tripod yet for just £507

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

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

The Leica Q3 is an amazing premium compact camera, where you're getting a Summilux lens for free
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Premium compact camera power: Why the Leica Q3 is Leica’s best bang for your buck
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