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

Panasonic G100 camera drops in price to give you a real grip on your vlogging!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated Panasonic G100 vlogger kit drops in price to £527.12

The best tripod for photographers: give your camera a rock-steady support
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying Guide The best tripods offer high performance and sturdy build quality at a fair price, but which will win the three-legged race?

The best 70-200mm lenses: top constant-aperture telephoto zooms
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best 70-200mm lenses combine a constant maximum aperture and top quality, and are an essential lens for pros

Sony's A7R V 61MP mirrorless camera drops in price again!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab the Sony A7R V from Park Cameras for £2,747 after cashback

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

The best camera bags for photographers
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated These are the best camera bags for all styles of photography, from backpacks to messenger bags

Best wireless follow focus units for filmmakers
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide These wireless follow focus units let you ditch manual focus pulling for 21st century technology

The best compact cameras: top quality cameras you can take anywhere
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide These are the best compact cameras you can get right now, and we've tried them all. Get big camera quality in your pocket!

The original Sony A1 pro camera drops to its lowest-ever price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deals Yet another £100 is shaved off the price of this former flagship, which is now on sale at Wex for £4,599

The best full-frame compact cameras: a short list, but a great one!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated These pocket-size cameras boast a full-frame sensor so there's no need to compromise on size or quality

Two-for-one deal! Buy a Nixplay digital photo frame and get an identical one for free!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Save up to $349 / £349 in this fantastic New Year offer from NixPlay!

The best large format printer for photographers, exhibitors and studios
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated Discover the best large format printers available, from desktop options to roll-fed commercial printers

The best night vision goggles and binoculars in 2025 that help you see in the dark!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated The best night vision goggles, binoculars, and monoculars can be perfect for surveillance, security, and nocturnal wildlife

Our pick of the camera discounts in this year's January sales
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The best Cyber Monday camera deals in the UK still have plenty of surprises in store

Negatives don't fail: Why I choose film over digital cameras every time
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Negatives don't fail: Why film photography will always have my heart and is my tangible backup

Leica in 2024: from film cameras and compacts to remixes and mirrorless
By Sebastian Oakley published
The must-have Leica cameras of 2024: From mirrorless to masterpieces

"The Leica Q3 is, in my opinion, the best deal Leica offers – and I use Leica M-cameras for a living"
By Sebastian Oakley published
Features The Leica Q3: It’s the one Leica that’s as practical as it is prestigious, the best deal Leica offers

This is my favourite waterproof zoom compact – and it's on offer now!
By Sebastian Oakley published
hot deal Our favourite near-indestructible zoom compact drops to its best-ever price on Amazon - as long as you get it in red

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.

I sold all my Nikon gear for Leica—but there's one Nikon lens I will never sell!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I love Leica, but I just can't sell this outstanding Nikon lens from the 60's!

Best compact binoculars: 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

Pentax 17 big Black Friday discount with FREE films and £50 off is still available
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deal Park Cameras is offering the Pentax 17 with 2 rolls of film for FREE & £50 off!

Voigtlander introduces new 90mm APO-Ultron f/2 in Leica M-Mount for 2025
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Voigtlander's new APO-Ultron 90mm f/2 VM for Leica M-Mount brings a telephoto focal length in a compact package
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