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

Gun rifle cameras to gold-plated Leicas – these photo rarities are worth a fortune!
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leitz Photographica Auction 44 celebrates 70 years of the Leica M system with ultra-rare cameras. Which will fetch the millions this year?

I craved a 35mm, but when I had it my true love, the 50mm focal length, called me back!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I changed to 35mm then realized I had a longer love affair with the 50mm focal length

This Leica lens is 1600mm, worth over $2 MILLION, and only 3 were ever made!
By Sebastian Oakley published
News This MASSIVE Leica 1600mm lens is worth over $2 million, but Leica won't take your money for it...

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

Nikon updates firmware for Z5 and D780 cameras (but don't expect much difference!)
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Nikon updates WiFi security via firmware for Nikon Z5 and D780

The best Nikon wide-angle zoom lenses: top DSLR and Z-mount options
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
UPDATED The best Nikon wide-angle zooms will literally widen your horizons, whether you have a DX, FX, F or Z camera!

Kodak Professional chemicals are back with a brand new look for Europe
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Kodak Professional chemicals make a comeback as black-and-white darkroom favorites go on sale once again

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!

Get the Hollywood look on Fujifilm X and L-Mount cameras with these Tuners
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Module 8 brings its vintage-look PL Tuners to Fujifilm X and L-Mount cameras, giving you the Hollywood look for less

The best DJI Avata 2 prices and deals
By Sebastian Oakley published
DEALS These best DJI Avata 2 deals will leave you flying high for a lot less. Check out the latest camera drone offers here today

Arri brings Hollywood look to live events with new Alexa 35 Live - Multicam System
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Hollywood cinematic to live productions: Arri offers the Alexa 35 cinema camera for live multicam productions

Samsung's new music frame isn't The Frame but is a photo frame – confused?
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Samsung Music Frame - a frame, but not as we know it!

Adobe rewrites the rule book as Frame.io version 4 released
By Sebastian Oakley published
News A new Beta version of Frame.io makes online collaboration a breeze thanks to the new cloud-based workflows with real-time turnaround

Libec's new video tripod could be your new best friend for smooth video
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Libec announced a new entry-level tripod with pro-grade features

Canon announces 27x broadcast zoom lens with built-in x2 teleconverter
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Canon crams a box lens into a portable package with a new 7.3mm to 197mm and 2x teleconverter!

This is "MiMi" – the world's smallest mirrorless camera
By Sebastian Oakley published
NEWS Official specs for the world's smallest mirrorless camera, MiMi – the Yashica-I’m Back Micro Mirrorless

The best infrared filters: 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

Arri sees the light and makes its LED Fresnels 90% brighter
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Arri sheds new light on the subject of LEDs, with new 90% brighter Fresnels

I'm a Leica user and I'm blown away by TTArtisan lenses for the M-system
By Sebastian Oakley published
opinion TTArtisan is an amazing budget option for Leica-M users – I love mine, and I'm sure you will, too!

A new large-format film launches as CineStill announces 400D in 4x5 format
By Sebastian Oakley published
News New ISO400 color print film for 4x5-inch large-format cameras from CineStill

NiSi makes a splash and adds new Athena Prime cinema lenses in 18mm, 40mm, and 135mm focal lengths
By Sebastian Oakley published
NiSi announces new 14mm, 40mm, and 135mm primes to add to its exciting Athena cinema lens lineup

Hit moiré where it hurts and banish it forever with this amazing filter
By Sebastian Oakley published
NEWS Moiré no more! Kolari Vision offers a mod that gets rid of this unwanted effect – but it will cost you a massive $699 to do so

Ricoh GR users want new cameras, not filters!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion We want more cameras not filters, so why is Ricoh considering making more in-camera filter variants of the GR III and GR IIIx?
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