
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 Leica SL lenses in 2025: a guide to the full Leica SL lens range
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Looking for the best Leica SL lenses? Leica’s full-frame L-mount lenses aim for optimum performance

Best Leica camera alternatives in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide These are the best Leica alternatives to take your street or reportage photography to the next level

Best 8K and 6K camera in 2025: high-resolution video cameras a step up from 4k
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide 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 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

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

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…

Photographer Selcuk Acar calls himself the “victim” in the centre of US Open chaos, but I think he's clearly in the wrong!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Daniil Medvedev explodes after photographer steps onto court at match point

Why photographers obsess over the 200mm f/2 (and you should too)
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Why the 200mm f/2 is photography’s most special focal length

Sony A7CR price slashed by £550 – The full-frame travel powerhouse is now cheaper than ever
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal HUGE £750 discount on Sony A7CR – The compact full-frame camera you’ve been waiting for

Flipin' heck! DJI Flip drone drops to its lowest-ever price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab the first-ever discount on this awesome DJI Flip bundle and save £126 in the process

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!
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