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 walkie talkies in 2025 for hiking, camping, boating, and using at work
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide Stay in touch when out in the wild, or on photo or film set, with the best walkie talkies
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
Best audio recorders for filmmaking and video production in 2025
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
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!
The best camera under AU$1,000 in 2025 in Australia
By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated
BUYING GUIDE You don't need to spend a fortune to get a good camera – here we round up the best cameras under AU$1,000
Phase One XT Camera System review
By Chris George, Rod Lawton last updated
Updated The ultimate field camera kit for landscape and architectural photographers? We get hands on with the $57,000 Phase One XT
The Rollei 35AF looks like the new film camera I WANT to own
By Sebastian Oakley published
News The new Rollei 35AF features a 35mm f/2.8 lens, autofocus, and other user-friendly features bring new life film to analog!
The best infrared filters in 2025: create surreal images in color and black & white
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated The best infrared filters will cut out visible light and help you capture striking images with your digital camera
The best camera bags for photographers in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
UPDATED These are the best camera bags for all styles of photography, from backpacks to messenger bags
Best budget camera phones in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best budget camera phones still deliver good pictures and video capability. Low cost doesn't have to mean low quality!
Is Blackmagic about to join Leica's all-star team?
By Sebastian Oakley published
NEWS Rumors suggest that Blackmagic is teaming up with the L-Mount Alliance to launch its next camera
10 bestselling cameras in 2023 so far – we promise, #10 will surprise you!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
news These are the 10 top-selling cameras at B&H in 2023 so far – some you'll predict, but one will leave you gobsmacked!
Best MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Max deals
By Sebastian Oakley published
Buying guide Find today's lowest prices for Apple's premium 16-inch M2 Max laptop
Best MacBook Pro 14-inch M2 Max deals
By Sebastian Oakley published
Buying guide Find today's lowest prices for Apple's premium 14-inch M2 Max laptop
Moment Wide 18mm M-Series lens review
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review Small and fantastic, this lens will make your world that little bit bigger to show off to all your viewers
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