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 camera for filmmaking in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best 4K camera for filmmaking will deliver high-quality video content, offer image stabilization and a range of codecs
Voigtlander introduces new 90mm APO-Ultron f/2 in Leica M-Mount for 2025
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Voigtlander's new APO-Ultron 90mm f/2 VM for Leica M-Mount brings a telephoto focal length in a compact package
The best spotting scopes in 2025: get a closer look at sports, nature, and wildlife
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best spotting scopes offer higher magnification than a monocular but much more portability than a telescope
6 Months, 200 Feet of film, 36 rolls, and 864 frames: Here's why Fomapan 400 is my forever film stock
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion 200 Feet of film, 36 rolls, and 864 frames: Here's why Fomapan 400 is now my forever film stock
Leica R-mount is back from the dead thanks to new lenses from Meyer Optik Gorlitz
By Sebastian Oakley published
NEWS Leica R-Mount is reborn from the ashes of 2009 thanks to another German lens manufacturer Meyer Optik Gorlitz
DJI Osmo Action 4 hits LOWEST-EVER price - now just $209
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Grab the DJI Osmo Action 4, our top-rated action cam for a cool $209
Best camera for black and white photography in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide We help you find the best camera for black and white, whether you want to shoot on digital or film.
The best film cameras in 2025: recapture the magic of film in the digital age
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best film cameras we've chosen are practical classics that you can still use today
This Sony compact camera is great gift for budding vloggers as price drops to $398
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Save $103, and get a memory card and case thrown in for free!
The best DSLR in 2025: Chunky, classic camera designs still loved today
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best DSLRs are still great cameras to buy today, with bigger bodies, better battery life, and a huge range of lenses
Why I regret skipping the Nikon D850—and why you shouldn’t at $2,196
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Hindsight is wonderful, but in 2017 I rejected the Nikon D850 because it wasn't 50MP – that was a MASSIVE mistake, but now it's $800 off
Canon PowerShot vlogging camera drops to lowest price ever!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab the latest Canon vlogging camera with a meaningful discount in this Amazon Prime sale
Since becoming a father I've only used a "proper camera" to take photos – my phone is dead to me
By Sebastian Oakley published
OPINION Phones have their place, but you can't beat a proper camera to capture family moments. The phone is dead, long live the camera!
Insta360 announces first round of $100K Moments award winners
By Sebastian Oakley published
News From backyard stunts to alpine thrills: Insta360 honors creative excellence in #100KMoments
This was the best deal for binoculars I saw on Cyber Monday – and it's still on sale now!
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Grab the Vortex Crossfire 10x42 binos for a steal on Cyber Monday for just $119.71 – that's a $120 saving!
Cyber Week sees $400 off the Nikon Z5. Now just $996.95… YES PLEASE!
By Sebastian Oakley published
deals The Nikon Z5 is now just $996.95 in the Cyber Week sales, that's a bargain for sure!
Arri unveils new Alexa 265 cinema camera which will revolutionize 65mm filmmaking forever
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Filmmaking reborn as cinema giant Arri revolutionizes 65mm format with the new Alexa 265
How is this AMAZING deal still going: Save a massive $720 off my dream camera the Nikon Z8
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal You can save $720 on the Nikon Z8, making it the perfect deal for those looking for a great price on a pro kit
The Cyber Monday sales are over - but these fantastic deals are still LIVE on cameras and lenses
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
deals Cyber Monday is over for another year, but bargains are still around. These are our experts’ pick of the crop
The best low-light cameras in 2025: capture dark scenes with detail!
By Jon Stapley last updated
UPDATED The best low-light camera will enable you to take high-quality pictures even when its dark thanks to a full-frame sensor
OMG! The OM System OM-5 and 12-45mm f/4 get a $500 price cut, making it just $1,099 after Cyber Monday
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab the OM-5 from OM System with the 12-45mm for just $1,099 0 but hurry this offer could end any minute!
My dream camera the Nikon Z8 still has a MASSIVE $720 off - hurry before this Cyber Monday deal ends!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal You can save $720 on the Nikon Z8, making it the perfect deal for those looking for a great price on a pro kit
Ending tonight! Everyone wants it, now you can afford it! Peak Design Travel Tripod drops $120!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deal Save 119.99 on a Peak Design Carbon Fibre Travel Tripod – just $479.96 in this early Black Friday deal
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