Latest articles by Sebastian Oakley
Leica in 2024: from film cameras and compacts to remixes and mirrorless
The must-have Leica cameras of 2024: From mirrorless to masterpieces
"The Leica Q3 is, in my opinion, the best deal Leica offers – and I use Leica M-cameras for a living"
Feature The Leica Q3: It’s the one Leica that’s as practical as it is prestigious, the best deal Leica offers
The best iPhone power bank: portable chargers for your Apple device
buying guide Top up far from home, with the best iPhone power banks.
I sold all my Nikon gear for Leica—but there's one Nikon lens I will never sell!
Opinion I love Leica, but I just can't sell this outstanding Nikon lens from the 60's!
Best compact binoculars: roof prism binos that you can take anywhere
buying gude Perfect whether you're out for a walk or watching sports, these are the best compact binoculars available today
Voigtlander introduces new 90mm APO-Ultron f/2 in Leica M-Mount for 2025
News Voigtlander's new APO-Ultron 90mm f/2 VM for Leica M-Mount brings a telephoto focal length in a compact package
6 Months, 200 Feet of film, 36 rolls, and 864 frames: Here's why Fomapan 400 is my forever film stock
Opinion 200 Feet of film, 36 rolls, and 864 frames: Here's why Fomapan 400 is now my forever film stock
Leica R-mount is back from the dead thanks to new lenses from Meyer Optik Gorlitz
NEWS Leica R-Mount is reborn from the ashes of 2009 thanks to another German lens manufacturer Meyer Optik Gorlitz
Best camera for black and white photography
Buying guide We help you find the best camera for black and white, whether you want to shoot on digital or film.
Since becoming a father I've only used a "proper camera" to take photos – my phone is dead to me
OPINION Phones have their place, but you can't beat a proper camera to capture family moments. The phone is dead, long live the camera!
Arri unveils new Alexa 265 cinema camera which will revolutionize 65mm filmmaking forever
News Filmmaking reborn as cinema giant Arri revolutionizes 65mm format with the new Alexa 265
The best low-light cameras: capture dark scenes with detail!
UPDATED The best low-light camera will enable you to take high-quality pictures even when its dark thanks to a full-frame sensor
The best cheap cameras: top budget buys
UPDATED The best cheap cameras give you the best photographic features and quality for your money
Glossy is the new black: Leica M11 Black Paint lands with matching Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2
News Leica proves glossy is the new black with the announcement of M11 Black Paint and matching Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH
Leica enjoys best financial results ever, thanks to Leica Q3 and M11-P
Leica hits home with record-breaking fiscal year since its incorporation
The best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras: Compact APS-C format primes and zooms
Updated The best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras deliver are capable of great image quality and all-round performance, and are good value for money.
Leica gets smarter as Frame.io Camera to Cloud planned for Leica SL3 and others in 2025
Leica will introduce Frame.io technology into select cameras in 2025, naming the flagship Leica SL3 as the first recipient via firmware update
The best DJI drones in 2025: the top drones from the top drone brand
BUYING GUIDE Struggling to pick the best DJI drone? Here is our guide to which DJI drone does what, and the best deals for each
The best video tripods: Find the best tripods with fluid heads for shooting video at every level
BUYING GUIDE From small to large and to suit everyone from students to vloggers and pro filmmakers, here are the best video tripods on the market.
The best camera sliders for video and filmmaking: make your sweeping shots silky smooth
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 in 2025
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
Review Yashica Explorer Night Vision Goggles Review: A promising comeback, but falls short of the competition
Leica M11-D review: digital photography with an analog heart
Review Leica M11-D: Where digital meets analog mindfulness for the ultimate"in-the-moment" shooting experience
