
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 best camera sliders for video and filmmaking: make your sweeping shots silky smooth
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated Here are some of the best camera sliders and dollies for shooting video, for any type of camera to suit all budgets

The best video editing software
By Peter Fenech last updated
Buying Guide The best video editing software can help you turn your video clips into polished and professional movie productions

Yashica Explorer night vision binoculars review: a promising comeback, but falls short of the competition
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review Yashica Explorer Night Vision Goggles Review: A promising comeback, but falls short of the competition

Save £770 on full-frame Panasonic S5 II + 20-60mm + 50mm in early Black Friday deal
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Panasonic S5 II full-frame mirrorless camera is an early Black Friday bargain

Leica M11-D review: digital photography with an analog heart
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review Leica M11-D: Where digital meets analog mindfulness for the ultimate"in-the-moment" shooting experience

The cheapest full frame camera: how to get a big sensor on a small budget!
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying Guide The cheapest full frame camera will deliver excellent images and desirable features despite the affordable price tag

Renowned war photojournalist Paul Lowe dies in tragic attack on a California trail
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Renowned photojournalist Paul Lowe known for his work at the Siege of Sarajevo dies in a tragic attack on a California trail

Photographers honored with 2024 Leica Oskar Barnack Awards
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica honors two photographers with the 2024 Leica Oskar Barnack Awards for a captivating series of works

German photographer Herlinde Koelbl celelebrated with Leica Hall of Fame Award
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica celebrates German photographer Herlinde Koelbl with the Leica Hall of Fame award and Leica Picture of the Year

Best binocular deals this Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are now LIVE
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals The best binocular deals are now LIVE for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days!

Best telescope deals on Amazon Prime big deal days
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals The best telescope deals on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are now LIVE - grab yourself a bargain before they sell out!

My job is to find deals and these are my 5 picks for the Amazon Prime Sale in the UK
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal These top 5 deals in the Amazon Prime sale make me smile, but hurry you only have until midnight tonight to buy!

I just spotted this amazing Canon EOS 2000D Prime deal proving DSLRs aren't dead
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Save £190 on this beginner DSLR, including lens and spare batteries, making it a ready-to-shoot editor's pick this Amazon Big Deal Days

Did Leica make a Digital XPan camera in 2013 for Josef Koudelka?
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Did Leica beat Hasselblad for the title for the first digital; XPan back in 2013? Possibly according to Josef Koudelka

Canon R100 mirrorless camera drops to just £403 ahead of Prime Day sale
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated Grab this amazing ready-to-shoot Canon EOS R100 zoom kit bundle for £403

Best audio recorders for filmmaking and video production
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Capture the highest quality sound for your film and video projects, with the best audio recorders on sale today

Nikon D780 + 24-120mm DSLR deal offers huge £900 price drop ahead of Prime Day
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Save a MASSIVE £900 off the Nikon D780 & 24-120mm bundle before Amazon Prime sale next week

Best timelapse cameras for construction, events or speeding up nature
By Adam Juniper last updated
Buying Guide Condense days into seconds of engaging video, with the best timelapse cameras on the market today

GoPro Hero 12 Black action camera drops to lowest-ever price ahead of Prime Day
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal GoPro's 2023 flagship hits new rock-bottom price in lead up to Amazon's Big Deal Days

Leica shooter? Nikon Loyal? Is brand loyalty holding you back from your dream camera?
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Brand loyalty is a wonderful thing until it holds you back from owning your dream camera – then you have a choice to make!

Think $20,000 is expensive for this camera body? It'll cost you $63,000 to actually take a picture!
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Phase One adds a new 40mm version of its XC camera, costing $20,000 – or $63,000 if you want the digital back as well!

Leica Q3 43 full-frame compact camera brings new perspective with 43mm lens
By Sebastian Oakley published
News The new Leica Q3 43 offers a new perspective "mirroring the natural field of vision" with a 43mm APO-Summicron f/2 ASPH lens

Tamron launches new 90mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Macro for Sony & Nikon mirrorless cameras
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Tamron's favorite 90mm macro lens finally arrives for the mirrorless age with a refresh for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts
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