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

A black paint Leica M11 is rumored – so does that spell the end for the icon?
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Rumors suggest that Leica is preparing a Black Paint M11. Could that mean the M11 is near the end of its life?

The best Leica M11 Monochrom prices and deals
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals Find the best Leica M11 Monochrom deals on the best black-and-white-only camera on the market

The best Leica Q3 prices and deals
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals Find the best Leica Q3 deals on this compact, German-engineered, premium fixed-lens powerhouse

Nikon launches record-breaking full-frame Z 28-400mm superzoom - and it's a bargain!
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Will Nikon's latest Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR superzoom be your one lens to cover all your shooting needs?

Canon adds 12-bit Cinema RAW Light to C500 Mark II via firmware update
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Canon beefs up the C500 Mark II with 12-bit RAW Light in light, standard, and high quality codecs

Nikon's best superzoom lens EVER? Let's discuss the Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/3.5-6.3 rumors
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
News Will this be Nikon's best superzoom yet?

Leica launches limited special edition 35mm Summilux in Black
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Leica brings a black colorway to the 35mm Summilux in a new limited special edition

Sounds like Leica is making an M11-D… and I'll be first in line to get one!
By Sebastian Oakley published
NEWS It's being reported that a Leica M11-D (without an EVF or screen) is on the way – and if so, I'll be first in line to buy one

Go big or go home: Viltrox teases a massive 30-300mm T4 cine zoom lens
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Viltrox teases massive 30-300mm cine zoom that can be used on full-frame cameras, even Red VistaVision sensors!

Nikon buys RED? I've been using Nikon lenses on my RED cine camera for years!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I've shot Nikon lenses on Red cameras for years. Will history repeat itself after the Nikon acquisition? I hope so!

Radiant Photo offers 50% offer to all for a limited time
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Grab Radiant Photo with a MASSIVE 50% for a limited 2-day sale only, to match Photography & Video Show deal!

Is Canon thinking about a retro camera to challenge the X100IV, Leica Q3 & Nikon Zf?
By Sebastian Oakley published
opinion Could a retro camera from Canon beat the heavy hitters or be left of the shelf?

Yashica teases a "micro mirrorless" camera… but I will NOT be buying it
By Sebastian Oakley published
NEWS I don't think this new camera – the "smallest mirrorless ever invented" – is worthy of the name Yashica

Nikon replacing Canon on cinema cameras? Here's what to expect from the Nikon-Red acquisition
By Sebastian Oakley published
News R3D RAW and co-developed sensors are just a few things that could happen, now that Nikon owns Red

Mint's new Rollei 35AF camera is taking shape, and I'd buy it over the new Pentax!
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Mint's new Rollei 35AF is the camera I'd buy over the new half-frame Pentax film camera. Do you agree?

The latest Nikon Z9 5.0 firmware makes the Nikon Z9 a whole new camera!
By Sebastian Oakley published
News The Nikon Z9 just got even better thanks to Firmware 5.0, and perhaps Nikon isn't stopping there either?

New 'House of Photography' in NYC offers the first immersive Leica experience EVER
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Manhattan's trendy Meatpacking district, famed fusion of urban grit and glamour, gains one more pull for photographers

Pre-order the new Leica SL3 - get the best deal today
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deals Find the best Leica deals on this remarkable 60MP camera with 8K video!

This film can achieve 500 MEGAPIXELS of data, but is it worth it?
By Sebastian Oakley published
opinion A 500-megapixel 35mm film… you've got to be joking?

It's your lucky day as Lucky Film relaunches its black and white 35mm film
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Lucky PAN SHD400 black and white film is coming back to our shelves after a 12 year absence

Pentax's new film camera will be half-frame, designed for vertical shooting. BUT WHY?
By Sebastian Oakley published
News It's been revealed that the new Pentax film camera will be half-frame… what a waste!

'Elliott Erwitt: Personal Best' showcases the iconic images of an iconic career at Leica Gallery London
By Sebastian Oakley published
News See Elliott Erwitt's iconic images taken throughout his career at the Leica Gallery in London this month

This guy has just made a Polaroid TLR for fun – and it looks epic!
By Sebastian Oakley published
NEWS Polaroid meets TLR in this unique custom-built camera that took five months to make
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