
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 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.

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

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!

Canon EOS RP drops to just £749 - This is its new lowest-ever price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The Canon EOS RP is at its lowest-ever price of just £650.69 – an absolute bargain for this formidable full-frame camera!

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

Best camera deals in the UK
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals These are the best camera deals in the UK – and there are some fantastic bargains to be had!

The photography “Hack” no one talks about – Put the camera down
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Sometimes the best way to improve your photography is to stop shooting

MASSIVE £240+ saving as flagship Manfrotto carbon firer tripod hits lowest-ever price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Snag the lightest pro‑grade carbon‑fiber tripod yet for just £507

The Leica Q3 is an amazing premium compact camera, where you're getting a Summilux lens for free
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Premium compact camera power: Why the Leica Q3 is Leica’s best bang for your buck

The joy of taking pictures no one else will ever see: stop feeding the algorithm
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The best work I’ve made lately is the work no one’s seen

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

Where to buy the Hasselblad X2D 100C: Stock updates & price checks
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Want to buy the Hasselblad X2D 100C? Use our tips to get one, and bookmark this page for the latest stock updates

Cult classic, now on Sale – Ricoh GR III gets rare price cut
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Ricoh GR III is back in stock and discounted – snap it up for £906

Where to buy the OM System OM-5 Mark II: Stock updates & price checks
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Want to buy the OM System OM-5 Mark II? Use our tips to get one, and bookmark this page for the latest stock updates

Keks M-Meter review: The ultimate meter upgrade for Leica film cameras
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review Ditch Sunny 16: Why every Leica M film shooter needs the Keks M‑Meter

Catch the Sony ZV-E1 camera as it drops to lowest-ever price ever
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Combine a coupon and cashback to get the vlogtastic Sony ZV-E1 kit at a tasty new low price

Leica warns photographers not to be fooled by online fake sites
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica issues scam warning as fake websites target photographers
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