
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

Leica strengthens pro workflow with Capture One in new tethering upgrade
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica teams up with Capture One in major workflow upgrade for photographers

DVX debuts 4K AI-powered night-vision beast with 1,500m range
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Meet the DVX Night Storm X3: The ultra-stealth 4K night-vision unit built for extreme darkness

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, but these fantastic deals have remained to save you a FORTUNE!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, but some deals have stayed live to help you keep saving this holiday season!

Best Leica M lenses in 2025: every current Leica M rangefinder lens
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide Looking for the best Leica M lens? These are all the Leica-made rangefinder lenses for Leica cameras

Leica unveils the Ultravid White Ocean – classic marine binoculars in the making
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Sailing in style: Leica launches premium White Ocean 7x42 binoculars

The best night vision goggles and binoculars in 2025 that help you see in the dark!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide The best night vision goggles, binoculars, and monoculars can be perfect for surveillance, security, and nocturnal wildlife

Cyber Monday is over, but these are the best Sony deals – Take advantage of serious savings on cameras and lenses
By Chris George last updated
Deals These are the best Sony deals across the web on cameras and lenses

Cyber Monday is over, but these are the best Nikon deals I'd buy now!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals Cyber Monday and Black Friday are over, but the Nikon deals are still amazing post-sales event

The best monoculars in 2025: perfect for when binoculars are just too big
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best monoculars give you the same magnification as binoculars but in a smaller, simpler package

Leica unveils four new Special-Edition M-lenses that represent heritage and craftsmanship
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica Releases Olive-Green M-Lenses and Glossy Black 50mm Classic

Why my mechanical film camera is still more convenient than your £5,000 digital camera
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion My mechanical camera is my "go-to" for spontaneous photography - my digital camera just can't keep up!

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 changed vacation videos forever - and it's now $300 off in the holiday sales
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion DJI Osmo Pocket 3: The tiny camera that made phone video look lazy is surprisingly offering a $300 discount

I haven’t picked up my camera in months, and it's the best way to improve your photography
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Why not shooting might be the best thing for your photography

Unheard-Of discount as Hasselblad X2D 100C bundle is now $7,369 in the Black Friday Sale
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal A Rare Hasselblad Price Cut: Save $1,730 on the X2D 100C + 75mm Lens

Sony A7 IV slashed by $700 and Adorama adds FREE extras worth $346.99
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal One of Sony’s Best Cameras Hits $1,998 — This Black Friday Deal Is Huge

Nikon’s 600mm f/6.3 VR S drops $1,200 for Black Friday — A MASSIVE Saving
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Black Friday Deal: Save $1,200 on the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S

The Nikon Zf Black Friday deal you can’t ignore — $300 Off and bonus gear
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal uge Black Friday Savings: Nikon Zf Down $300 with Adorama Freebies

I'm an optics expert, and these are my 8 early Black Friday optics deals that deserve your attention NOW!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals 8 must-see binoculars deals for Black Friday

Black Friday is the only time I buy memory cards (and here's why you should do it, too)
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I only trust one memory card brand, and I only buy it in the Black Friday sales

The Leica M EV1 finally lands in US stores after the FCC delay is resolved
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica M EV1 Cleared for US Sale: Leica Resolves FCC Roadblock

These Canon Refurb deals are a great way to make Black Friday sales more affordable!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Black Friday Grab these amazing Canon-refurbished camera deals with up to $1,400 off that beat all other Black Friday deals!

Tweetingly Good Deal: As the Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder Camera drops to $99.99 for Black Friday
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Transform Your Garden Into a Live Stream Nature Station for just $99.99

Swarovski’s 75th anniversary limited-edition binoculars are $850 off in the Black Friday sale
By Sebastian Oakley published
Black Friday Don’t Miss This: $1,649 for Swarovski’s Limited Edition Habicht 10\00d730 - One of the Best Deals of the Year
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