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

Leitz Hugo cinema lens range expands by three adding 66mm, 75mm, and 90mm
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Leitz launches three new lenses Hugo cinema lenses to the range adding 66mm, 75mm, and 90mm for filmmakers

Cooke extends classic Panchro look with new ultrawide 18mm SP3 cine lens
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Cooke extends the classic 'Panchro look' to its budget SP3 lens lineup with a new 18mm ultrawide

Teradek lives in the future with release of RT FIZ wireless lens control systems
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Teradek launches new wireless lens control system of the future – but it will cost you a time-warping $9,999

A $9,000 digital camera with no LCD screen? It's not a joke – the latest Leica is as serious as it gets
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Ditch the distraction of the LCD screen with the Leica M11-D – the 60MP digital camera that thinks it's analog

Nikon cameras get four Red Digital Cinema LUTs to boost N-log performance
By Sebastian Oakley published
news RED opens four LUTs for Nikon cameras that are free to Nikon users to boost N-log performance

The best camera for film students
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

Rollei 35AF goes on sale - but pre-orders close in two days due to high demand
By Sebastian Oakley published
News You only have until September 12 to pre-order the new Rollei 35AF film camera

Nikon announces new pro-grade Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 at an affordable price
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Nikon launches pro-grade Z 50mm f/1.4 prime as a budget alternative to its f/1.2 and f/1.8 standard primes

The laptop is obsolete for the working photographer: phones and iPads killed it!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion It's been over a year and I've edited all my images on my phone via Adobe Lightroom – is the laptop no longer needed?

Harman Phoenix color print film is now available in 120 rolls
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Harman's new ISO200 color print film is now on sale for medium format film cameras, as well as for 35mm

1/500th is all I need for photography, maybe you do too?
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I've used all sorts of shutter speeds, but 1/500th of a second is all I need, and maybe it's all you need too?

The new GoPro Hero is the simple action camera I've been waiting for!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The new GoPro Hero is the action camera I've been waiting for and I'm putting my mouth where my mouth is and buying one!

Leica launches new 'Pro workhorse' 70–200mm f/2.8 zoom & 2x teleconverter
By Sebastian Oakley published
News The Leica SL lens trinity is complete with the latest Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 f/2.8 ASPH

Best Netflix-approved cameras
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

Best Leica M lenses: every current Leica M rangefinder lens
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Looking for the best Leica M lens? These are all the Leica-made rangefinder lenses for Leica cameras

Could we see a new Leica record at the next Wetzlar Camera Auction - I think so!
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Wetzlar Camera Auction in October will see millions spent on rare Leicas - and there are Canon and Nikon lenses too!

I took a 100MP Phase One camera to capture horses galloping at 30mph, and this is what I found out
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion $70,000 is an astonishing amount of money, but that produces one of the best cameras in the world!

Could a revamped Leica Q3 with a new lens be on the horizon?
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Will we see a remixed Leica Q3 with an all-new lens? The latest reports seem to think so!

Kodak's iconic Flexicolor chemistry is back – but its got a new name
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Kodak Flexicolor is back in worldwide distribution thanks to PSI and CineStill – but the name has changed

I've only bought one lens from new in 20 years - and it's the one I lost the most money on!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinon The newest and most expensive lens I ever bought was the only lens I lost money on - but it can be had for a steal today!

I've never shot any photos over ISO 2,500 so do we need high ISO cameras?
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The luminance of light has not changed, and I've never shot over ISO 2,500 – so why do we need super-high ISO cameras?

Nikon camera and lens summer sale can save you up to £450
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deal Big discounts have dropped for the Bank Holiday weekend

Nikon Japan maintains older manual focus cameras, but not Nikon USA
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Nikon Japan is servicing old manual Nikon film cameras and lenses; why not offer it in America too?
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