
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

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 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 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

The best full frame DSLR in 2025: top cameras for enthusiasts and pros
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best full frame DSLRs don't have to cost a fortune. Here are the top choices for amateurs, enthusiasts and pros

Leica unveils its lightest SL Zoom lens yet – and it’s a beauty
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Precision meets portability in Leica’s most compact SL zoom yet

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 best opera glasses in 2025: 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

Three decades, one obsession: The enduring magic of Phase One
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Why Phase One still sets the benchmark - 30 Years on, and beyond!

Nikon's latest camera bundle drops below £2,000 for the FRIST-TIME EVER
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab the Nikon Z5 II and the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 for under 2K for the first time

The best image-stabilized binoculars in 2025
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…
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