
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

Why can’t cameras just focus on photography again?
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Not every camera needs video: let's bring back proper photography cameras

Sony FX30 mini 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 £1,599

Finding my place: overcoming imposter syndrome in street photography
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion From sidelines to the streets: My battle with imposter syndrome in street photography after 20 years as a pro

Save £500 on the Panasonic S5 II flagship in the Amazon spring deal days sale
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deal The brilliant Panasonic Lumix S5 II is getting a £500 price cut

Nikon Z50 camera drops to lowest-ever price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Get Nikon's Z50 DX mirrorless camera for only £589.73

Laowa launches first-ever shift lenses for cinematographers
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Laowa's Latest Cine Lenses Bring Zero-Distortion and Shift Capability to the Big Screen

The Nikon effect sees the RED Komodo get a MASSIVE $2,000 discount
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab the RED Komodo 6K with a HUGE $2,000 discount as the Nikon effect makes this highly capable cine camera even more affordable

Best compact binoculars in 2025: roof prism binos that you can take anywhere
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying gude Perfect whether you're out for a walk or watching sports, these are the best compact binoculars available today

MASSIVE £1,000 off the retro Nikon Zf as price plummets to £1,470
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The Nikon Zf might look retro-chic, but under the hood it's a modern mirrorless powerhouse. And now you can save over £1,000!

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.

Best rangefinder cameras in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Whether you want brand new or old, film or digital, the best rangefinder cameras can help you take amazing images

Our best budget action cam is now even cheaper in the Amazon spring sale
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab our best-rated budget action cam that's now EVEN CHEAPER!

£599 for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV? YES PLEASE!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal For just £599, this Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV lens bundle deal is outstanding!

£400 for the Canon 10x30 image-stabilized binoculars is an incredible deal
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This £400 deal for Canon 10x30 image stabilized binos in incredible

Waterproof OM System Tough TG-7 compact camera drops to lowest-ever price
By Sebastian Oakley published
BLACK FRIDAY Our favourite near-indestructible zoom compact drops to its best-ever price on Amazon - as long as you get it in black

AGO Film Processor review: home film development made easy
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review The Ago film processor makes home development of color and B&W films easy in 35mm, 120 or 4x5

The best cinema cameras in 2025: time to step up to serious filmmaking
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best cinema cameras offer top-quality video capture and grading options and the ports and connections needed by pros

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 GH7 hybrid camera drops to its lowest price ever!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal SAVE over £250 and grab the Panasonic Lumix GH7 at its lowest-ever price!

Art meets activism: 2025 V&A Parasol prize winners explore identity, community and resistance
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Inside the 2025 V&A Parasol Foundation Prize: Bold Voices, Powerful Images

London’s summer photography highlight: the World Press Photo exhibition at the MPB Gallery
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Through the lens: The most powerful photojournalism exhibition is back in London

Best 8K and 6K camera in 2025: high-resolution video cameras a step up from 4k
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated The best 8K and 6K cameras are becoming the next big thing in video for filmmakers who are finding 4K is no longer enough

Best Leica M lenses in 2025: every current Leica M rangefinder lens
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Looking for the best Leica M lens? These are all the Leica-made rangefinder lenses for Leica cameras
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