Latest articles by Sebastian Oakley
Leica 35mm Summilux-M f/1.4 ASPH review
review A modern Leica M masterpiece that takes the iconic 35mm Summilux formula and makes it sharper, closer-focusing, and more versatile than ever.
The best binoculars with cameras in 2026
Buying guide Take photos or videos of faraway objects with the best binoculars with cameras
The best monoculars: perfect for when binoculars are just too big
Buying Guide The best monoculars give you the same magnification as binoculars but in a smaller, simpler package
7Artisans and Seagull have teamed up for a limited-edition Leica M lens, and it looks like a vintage dream
News This $369 Leica M lens might be the most charming 35mm of the year
I thought a camera flash was dead to me, until one cheap accessory changed my mind
Opinion A cheap camera flash reminded me why photography should be fun
Point-and-shoot cameras are rubbish, so why is everyone buying them?
Opinion I hate to admit it, but cheap compact cameras make perfect sense
Forget camera settings – this is the shutter speed I trust every time
Opinion Stop overthinking shutter speed! Just shoot at 1/500 sec
Sony A7 IV drops to its best price this year in this amazing mirrorless camera deal
deal Sony's highly-rated full-frame A7 Mark IV camera kit is now available for just £1,747 after cashback
Want 8K 360 Video? The Insta360 X4 is now cheaper than ever
Deal Lowest Price Alert: Insta360 X4 ultimate bundle gets a big discount
The best camera for filmmaking
Buying Guide The best 4K camera for filmmaking will deliver high-quality video content, offer image stabilization and a range of codecs
Could a Chinese investment giant be the future owner of Leica?
news Leica’s US$1.2 billion sale story may be bigger than we first thought,
Zeiss just made world-first anamorphic lenses with built-in motors and swappable looks
news Zeiss just reinvented its cinema lens formula with new world-first horizon anamorphics
APS-C cameras might be all you really need, and full-frame snobs need to get over it
Opinion Stop pretending APS-C cameras are not serious photography tools
Best teleconverters in 2026: how they work, what to look for
Buying guide The best teleconverters are made to match specific telephoto lenses, and here's our guide to the best ones available for your camera
This new Leica adapter turns your smartphone into a powerful digiscoping camera
News Leica Geovid Pro binoculars get a new look and a smart smartphone photography upgrade
Teleconverters are a waste of time, and I’ll die on this hill
Opinion Why I think teleconverters are one of photography’s biggest false economies
Amazon Prime Sale: When is it and what to expect?
News The Prime member-exclusive shopping event offers special deals to members in 19 countries on June 23 - 26
Camera firmware has become a joke, and photographers are paying the price
Opinion Camera companies have turned firmware into a "get-out-of-jail-free" card
Best audio recorders in 2026: for top-quality sound in filmmaking and video production
Buying guide Capture the highest quality sound for your film and video projects, with the best audio recorders on sale today
Color photography as we know it is a lie - and this 135-year-old process proves it!
News You've been lied to, modern cameras fake color - This 135-year-old technique does it for real!
Canon EOS RP + RF 24-105mm bundle slashed to £834 — a scorcher of a full-frame mirrorless camera deal!
Deal Canon entry-level full-frame deal: EOS RP + lens drops to amazing price on Amazon this bank holiday weekend
Nikon Z8 price drops to its lowest-ever price ahead of Spring Bank Holiday
Deal At £2,999, this is the best price we have ever seen for this professional full-frame mirrorless camera
The Nikon Z6 III hits its lowest-ever price with a $700 price cut this Memorial Day
Deal The Nikon Z6 III just got a further £200 price cut — and now it looks like the smartest mirrorless buy around
