Latest articles by Sebastian Oakley
This limited-edition 50mm f/1.1 lens brings pre-war character to Leica M cameras
News A new 50mm f/1.1 lens brings Kino Plasmat character to the Leica M mount
How is it so cheap? The 8K Insta360 Ace Pro 2 battery bundle is now just £289, that's incredible!
Deal An 8K action camera with two batteries for £289? This Prime deal is seriously tempting
Being an amateur photographer might be the greatest creative freedom of all
Opinion Why being an “amateur photographer” might be the best title any photographer can have
This trendy retro Fujifilm mirrorless camera has dropped in price – and comes free with two must-have accessories
Deals The Fujifilm X-M5 is a compact powerhouse sharing DNA from the X100V with the benefit of interchangeable lenses
Why I stopped chasing megapixels and started taking better photographs
Opinion The megapixel race distracted me from what photography is really about – pictures!
The best camera sliders for video and filmmaking in 2026: make your sweeping shots silky smooth
Buying Guide Here are some of the best camera sliders and dollies for shooting video, for any type of camera to suit all budgets
Leica 28mm Summicron-M f/2 ASPH. review
review The Leica 28mm Summicron-M is small, fast and fantastic – but is it really worth $6,000?
I’ll die on this hill: The Nikon F5 is the best 35mm camera you can buy
Opinion I’ve used the Nikon F5 for 15 years –nothing has beaten it
Telephoto lenses are making you a lazy photographer. There, I said it.
Opinion The uncomfortable truth about telephoto lenses and how they make you a lazy photographer
Original Sony A1 pro camera drops to its lowest-ever price ever!
Deals Over £1,000 has been knocked off the price of this former flagship camera
The Cheapest Leica cameras you can buy
Buying Guide These are the cheapest Leica cameras you can buy today, some might surprise you
The best spotting scopes: get a closer look at sports, nature, and wildlife
Buying Guide The best spotting scopes offer higher magnification than a monocular but much more portability than a telescope
I was wrong about the Leica M EV1 – this really is an M camera
Opinion The Leica M EV1 proves the soul of an M camera is bigger than its rangefinder
The best binoculars: for astronomy, wildlife, sports fans, and more
Buying Guide Choosing the best binoculars is easy when you know what the specs mean and what to look for
Fujifilm X100VI: where to buy and not pay over the odds!
Deals Please don’t let the scalpers win! You can save $500 on the Fujifilm X100VI by simply waiting a week
Where to pre-order the Sony RX10 V: Here's where to get it in the US or UK
Buying guide Here’s where you can preorder the new Sony RX10 V in the US or the UK
Voigtländer’s new APO-Lanthar 90mm F4 brings close focusing to M-mount cameras
News Voigtländer’s new 90mm F4 delivers close-focus versatility in a classic rangefinder design
How Christopher Nolan made a 300-Pound IMAX camera disappear between his actors
News The Odyssey’s biggest IMAX trick was literally smoke and mirrors
The best video editing software in 2026
Buying guide The best video editing software can help you turn your video clips into polished and professional movie productions
Best camera for black and white photography in 2026
Buying guide We help you find the best camera for black and white, whether you want to shoot on digital or film.
Cheap compact cameras are the best way to enjoy film photography
Opinion I bought two film cameras for $10, and that's all you really need
The best Leica SL lenses: a guide to the full Leica SL lens range
Buying guide Looking for the best Leica SL lenses? Leica’s full-frame L-mount lenses aim for optimum performance
Sirui’s new cine lenses ship with FOUR lens mounts in the same box for better freelance camera operators
News One cine lens, four mounts: Sirui’s Vision Prime 1 lens range gets a major boost
Arri just gave live broadcasts the Hollywood slow-motion treatment
News Arri launches Alexa 35 Live Xtreme for cinematic slow motion without ditching SDI workflows
Where to pre-order the Leica SL3-P: Here's how to get your hands on this new SL camera designed for professionals
Buying guide A discreet professional powerhouse combining 44MP detail, 40fps speed and serious 8K video, the Leica SL3-P is available to order now for $6,690 in the US and £5,150 in the UK.
