Sebastian Oakley

Sebastian Oakley

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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

Bushnell R7 binoculars
Bushnell's new flagship binoculars want to give birdwatchers edge-to-edge sharpness

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News The Bushnell Forge has a successor – meet the new flagship R7 binoculars

News
GoBirding Vision Master
How smart are smart bird optics? I tried to fool them – but failed

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion How smart are smart bird optics? I tried to fool the AI-driven device – but failed

Opinion
Peak Design field bracket
Peak Design just reinvented the humble L-bracket – and you can now order it

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Deal This $150 Peak Design bracket could be the smartest accessory you put on your camera

Deal
Leica Metal grey
All three Leica Metal Gray cameras are finally in stock – and I wouldn’t wait around to order one

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Deals Want a Leica in Metal Gray? The Q3, M11-P, and D-Lux 8 are finally ready to order

Deals
Leica M11 Monochrom digital camera
The Leica M refused to change for seven decades – and that might be its greatest strength

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News The Leica M proves you don't have to reinvent a camera to keep it relevant for 70 years

News
A Leica Q3 43 camera sitting on a wooden log surrounded by ivy
Why I think the Leica Q3 43 changed the premium compact camera market and made others take notice

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinon The Leica Q3 43 gave photographers what they wanted – and the industry took notice

Opinon
Lomography Lomo MC-A camera held in a hand
The Lomo MC-A has just been crowned EISA's best analog camera

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News The Lomo MC-A wins EISA Analog Camera of the Year – and that is great news for film photographers

News
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 just hit its lowest price this year – and it’s only £279

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Deal This Leica-powered 8K action camera just dropped to its lowest price this year

Deal
Sebastian Oakley
Why monochrome has become the most important part of my photographic style, and it could be yours too!

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion Why I think Monochrome photography gives ordinary moments greater purpose

Opinion
DK Optic Chiaro 50mm f/1.9
This new Leica M lens recreates the magic of a 1930s British classic

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News A legendary 1930s British lens has been reborn for modern Leica M cameras

News
Leica HQ and Leica cafe
Leica makes 16 cameras – is it secretly the biggest camera brand of them all?

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion No longer a small boutique brand, Leica now makes 16 distinct cameras – and nobody seems to be talking about it

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Opinion
Kodak Logo
Kodak overtakes Fujifilm as the most-used film brand among photographers in latest survey

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Kodak takes the top spot from Fujifilm as the cost of shooting film continues to rise

News
Leica 50mm Summilux f/1.4
Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 review: a classical lens for the modern age

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Review I tested Leica’s reborn 50mm Summilux f/1.4, and it offers something modern lenses have forgotten

Review
Canon EOS R8
Canon celebrates World Photography Day by slashing up to £270 off its camera gear

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Deals Canon’s World Photography Day sale is here – and you can save up to £270

Deals
Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 Apochromatic
Light Lens Lab launches an ambitious new 35mm f/2 Apochromatic lens for Leica M

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News A new 35mm f/2 APO lens has arrived for Leica M – with four aspherical elements

News
Leica M-1 top plate
DIY Leica servicing is cheaper than ever, but is it worth the risk to your camera?

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion Leica DIY camera repair kits are everywhere, but should you touch that top plate?

Opinion
Leica M240 pictures with lens
The Leica M240 was way ahead of its time – and I still use mine every day

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion Was the Leica M240 secretly one of Leica’s most forward-thinking cameras?

Opinion
Best budget binoculars: brilliant binos for around $100 / £100 / AU$200 – or less!

By Sebastian Oakley last updated

BUYING GUIDE Whether it's watching sports from afar, viewing opera from the cheap seats, or spying lesser-spotted woodpeckers in the wilds, there's no need to break the bank with these bargain bins!

BUYING GUIDE
Panasonic Video camera range
Panasonic scores a major win against Red’s controversial compressed RAW patent

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Panasonic just changed the RAW video patent landscape with a major win over Nikon-owned Red

News
GoBirding Vision Master
GoBirding Vision Master review: Is this AI scope the future of birding spotting?

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Review I tested the GoBirding Vision Master for a month – and this AI spotting scope feels like the future of birding

Review
Billingham Icon messenger bag
Billingham’s Icon Messenger Bag could be the perfect shoot-and-edit companion

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Billingham’s new messenger bag is made for photographers on the move

News
Solar filter deals
Photograph or watch the solar eclipse safely with this $11 filter and $30 binoculars

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Deal This $11 camera filter and $30 solar binoculars are perfect for the upcoming eclipse

Deal
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P - where to order and how to buy it

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Buying guide Looking to buy the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P? Here is where you can find it, how much it costs and why US stock remains unavailable.

Buying guide
Camp Snap 2 price increase
You only have 3 days left to get the Camp Snap 2 at its lowest-ever price

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Deal The Camp Snap 2 price is going up – you have 3 days to grab it for $69.99 / £54

Deal
Sebastian Oakley with Nikon D800 and 600mm f/4
The Nikon D800 was never meant to be a pro sports camera – but it changed my career the moment I ordered it

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion While the Nikon D800 was never a sports camera, it was the literal game-changer that shaped my whole career as a professional sports photographer

Opinion
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