Latest articles by Sebastian Oakley
Being an amateur photographer might be the greatest creative freedom of all
Opinion Why being an “amateur photographer” might be the best title any photographer can have
This trendy retro Fujifilm mirrorless camera has dropped in price – and comes free with two must-have accessories
Deals The Fujifilm X-M5 is a compact powerhouse sharing DNA from the X100V with the benefit of interchangeable lenses
Why I stopped chasing megapixels and started taking better photographs
Opinion The megapixel race distracted me from what photography is really about – pictures!
The best thermal imaging binoculars
buying guide The best thermal imaging binoculars let you spot wildlife and people in darkness or camouflaged using their heat signature
The best camera sliders for video and filmmaking in 2026: make your sweeping shots silky smooth
Buying Guide Here are some of the best camera sliders and dollies for shooting video, for any type of camera to suit all budgets
Leica 28mm Summicron-M f/2 ASPH. review
review The Leica 28mm Summicron-M is small, fast and fantastic – but is it really worth $6,000?
I’ll die on this hill: The Nikon F5 is the best 35mm camera you can buy
Opinion I’ve used the Nikon F5 for 15 years –nothing has beaten it
Telephoto lenses are making you a lazy photographer. There, I said it.
Opinion The uncomfortable truth about telephoto lenses and how they make you a lazy photographer
Original Sony A1 pro camera drops to its lowest-ever price ever!
Deals Over £1,000 has been knocked off the price of this former flagship camera
The best camera for film students in 2026
buying guide The best camera for film students needs to be easy for beginners to use but advanced enough to last the course
The best YouTube cameras in 2026: our favorite content creation tools!
Buying Guide We pick the best YouTube cameras for indoor presenting, travel vlogging, adventurous thrill-seekers, and more
The Cheapest Leica cameras you can buy
Buying Guide These are the cheapest Leica cameras you can buy today, some might surprise you
The best opera glasses: pocket sized binoculars for theater and stage
Buying guide Going to the opera, theater or a concert? Enhance your experience with the best opera glasses available today
The best image-stabilized binoculars in 2026
Buying guide Want a powerful magnification and a judder-free image into the bargain? We round up the best IS binoculars you can buy…
The best spotting scopes: get a closer look at sports, nature, and wildlife
Buying Guide The best spotting scopes offer higher magnification than a monocular but much more portability than a telescope
The best binoculars with cameras in 2026
Buying guide Take photos or videos of faraway objects with the best binoculars with cameras
I was wrong about the Leica M EV1 – this really is an M camera
Opinion The Leica M EV1 proves the soul of an M camera is bigger than its rangefinder
The best binoculars: for astronomy, wildlife, sports fans, and more
Buying Guide Choosing the best binoculars is easy when you know what the specs mean and what to look for
The best Leica cameras: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
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.
Fujifilm X100VI: where to buy and not pay over the odds!
Deals Please don’t let the scalpers win! You can save $500 on the Fujifilm X100VI by simply waiting a week
Where to pre-order the Sony RX10 V: Here's where to get it in the US or UK
Buying guide Here’s where you can preorder the new Sony RX10 V in the US or the UK
Voigtländer’s new APO-Lanthar 90mm F4 brings close focusing to M-mount cameras
News Voigtländer’s new 90mm F4 delivers close-focus versatility in a classic rangefinder design
How Christopher Nolan made a 300-Pound IMAX camera disappear between his actors
News The Odyssey’s biggest IMAX trick was literally smoke and mirrors
