
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 UK Amazon Prime Day camera deals
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals These are the best Amazon Prime Day camera deals across the UK

The best camera for filmmaking in 2025
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

Prime Day's come early as Nikon Z6 II + 24-70mm lens hit record low price saving you over £750!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab this Nikon Z6 II lens bundle for just £1,583 in this early Prime Day offer

The Sony 400‑800mm super‑zoom drops to a record‑low of £2,294
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Sony’s new mega‑zoom hits all‑time low - grab it for £2,294

This is what's holding the Fujifilm GFX100 RF back from being my perfect camera
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I love everything about the GFX100 RF -except its lens

The original Sony A1 pro camera drops to its lowest-ever price ever!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deals Yet another £500 is shaved off the price of this former flagship, which is now on sale at Wex for £3,999

The Leica D-Lux 8 is the underdog of compact cameras – and it might be the best one yet
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion A premium compact camera with Leica soul, the Leica D-Lux 8 is a hidden gem

Why I might trade my film camera for a digital monochrome – and why I think it makes sense
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Why I might ditch my film Leica for a digital one that doesn’t shoot color

Sony FX30 miniature cinema camera drops to lowest price EVER!
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Grab the lightest Sony Cinema camera, the FX30, for the featherweight price of £1519.05

Leica’s Millionth M: The M11-D centenary edition set is a love letter to 100 years of craftsmanship
By Sebastian Oakley published
News One million and counting: The M11-D centenary edition marks Leica’s milestone

The best iPhone power bank: portable chargers for your Apple device
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying Guide Top up far from home, with the best iPhone power banks.

We obsess over specs, but no one asks how the camera "feels"
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion No one cares about your 60MP sensor If the camera sucks to use

Vintage design, modern depth: Thypoch launches 21mm f/1.4 simera
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Thypoch’s new 21mm f/1.4 lens blends cinematic heritage with real-world versatility

Every Frame Is a Goodbye - make it count: the bitter truth of photographing the people you love
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion These are the most important pictures you'll ever take, and it's why I never put my camera down

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 lenses for Sony A6000: here's my pick of best-buy lenses for Sony's slimline range of APS-C format A6000-series cameras
By Rod Lawton last updated
Updated I think the best prime and zoom lenses for Sony A6000 camera should deliver great image quality and all-around performance, as well as being good value for money

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

Instagram ruined photography -and we let it happen
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion We let Instagram gut photography - and we're still pretending it's fine

100 years later, Leica finally makes its own film: Monopan 50
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica introduces Monopan 50: A new era of black-and-white film

Photography education is a scam - I never studied it, but still got to the Olympics as a professional photographer
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Dear photography graduates: your degree won’t save you - but shooting will

Voigtlander unleashes its sharpest wide-angle lens yet for Leica M
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Voigtlander’s new wide-angle lens could be the sharpest in its class

The magic of film, the ease of digital – and why I need both in my Photography
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Film vs Digital: the battle between soul, speed and efficiency

Akaso Seemoor 200 review: Great color & night vision binoculars representing amazing value for money
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review See in the dark without breaking the bank - the Akaso Seemoor 200 delivers budget-friendly night vision with big performance
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