
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

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?

The best camera lens protectors for iPhone 14 Pro & iPhone 14 Pro Max
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Buying guide Keep your photos clear and scratch-free, with the best camera lens protectors for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max

It'll take 6 months to repair my film camera. Is the industry REALLY ready for new ones?
By Sebastian Oakley published
OPINION I was quoted 6 months to get my Leica film cameras fixed – is the industry really ready to make new film cameras yet?

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?
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