
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 Lumix S1R II price & availability: Where to order it right now
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This is where to buy the Panasonic Lumix S1R II the US or UK

Nikon P1100 price & availability: Where to order it right now
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This is where to buy the Nikon Coolpix P1100 in the US or UK

The Nikon Df: this original retro DSLR started a revolution
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion How the Nikon Df paved the way for the retro cameras

OM System OM-3 price & availability: Where to order it right now
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deal Where to buy the OM System OM-3 camera in the US or UK

One lens to rule them all: Why I think supertelephoto zooms are the future of sports photography
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I shot primes all my life, but super-zooms are the future of pro sports coverage

Why the Leica M2 is the PERFECT film camera: a love letter to mechanical perfection
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Shooting film the right way: why I use the Leica M2 every day

Goodbye software subscriptions! Radiant Photo 2 image editor is now just $119 – for life!
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Radiant Photo 2 price drop! AI-powered editing for just $119

Nikon Z5 full-frame mirrorless camera drops to lowest price ever!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deals Nikon Z5 body is now just £809 - and there are great deals if you want a zoom kit, too

Develop film anywhere – no darkroom required – thanks to new Lomo daylight developing tank
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Develop film anywhere – no darkroom required, thanks to new Lomo daylight developing tank

Leica makes watches? Leica launches new ZM 12 watch collection
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica launches the new ZM 12 watch collection, which goes great with an M11!

Red Digital Cinema adds Nikon N-RAW support to Redcine-X Pro
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Red offers N-RAW support from Nikon cameras in the latest software beta in Redcine-X Pro

Thypoch introduces the Simera 75mm f/1.4 – a compact and elegant portrait lens for M-mount
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Thypoch introduces the Simera 75mm f/1.4 – a compact and elegant portrait lens for M-mount

Pixii Max returns: full-frame digital rangefinder is now back on pre-order after a sensor shortage
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Sensor shortage halted Pixii Max production, but now its back on track for April shipments

Should I go fully digital? The monochrome dilemma that every film shooter faces
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Ditching film for digital? Why a Leica Monochrom is tempting me to retire my film camera for good

Leica Gallery London gives fashion a new focus with exhibition from photography greats
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Fashion gets a new focus as Leica Gallery London collaborates with Vogue, Tatler, and more for Fashion Forward exhibition

The best disposable cameras in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Cheap, easy to use, and perfect for parties, these are the best disposable cameras and single-use cameras you can buy today

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

Leica revives a legend: The new Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 Classic has arrived
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Vintage aesthetic, cutting-edge tech: Meet the Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4

The best camera for film students in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best camera for film students needs to be easy for beginners to use but advanced enough to last the course

Best Netflix-approved cameras in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Wanted a Netflix-approved camera to shoot video? These are the top certified options, you'll be surprised what's on the list

Sony A6700 camera drops to its new LOW PRICE
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Sony's hybrid camera drops to £1,343 in new low-price deal

Tech giant Cloudflare gives a big boost to C2PA and Content Credentials in the fight against fake photos
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Cloudflare and C2PA: a game-changer for digital photography provenance

The end of an era? Why an EVF in a Leica M feels like a mistake
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Leica M with an EVF: Why an EVF in a Leica M could ruin the magic in my opinion
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