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 image-stabilized binoculars in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Want a powerful magnification and a judder-free image into the bargain? We round up the best IS binoculars you can buy…

The best YouTube cameras in 2025: our favorite content creation tools!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
UPDATED We pick the best YouTube cameras for indoor presenting, travel vlogging, adventurous thrill-seekers, and more

The best Leica cameras: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best Leica cameras cost plenty, but they deliver plenty too, and there are more affordable Leicas to choose from too

The best cinema cameras in 2025: time to step up to serious filmmaking
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best cinema cameras offer top-quality video capture and grading options and the ports and connections needed by pros

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

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

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

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

Leica's latest flagship SL3-S camera is now in stock and you should order now before it sells out!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Leica SL3-S is now in stock: Here is where you can buy Leica's latest flagship

Where to buy the Fujifilm X100VI: Stock updates & price checks
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deals Want to buy the Fujifilm X100VI? Use our tips to get one, and bookmark this page for the latest stock updates

Canon's pro flagship camera is now in stock, but are you ready to spend $6,299 on the EOS R1?
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Canon's ultimate flagship now has "in-stock" status - But are you ordering one?

The best binoculars In 2025: for astronomy, wildlife, sports fans, and more
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated Choosing the best binoculars is easy when you know what the specs mean and what to look for

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

I can't afford a Leica M11-D, so I turned my screen off and cured my "chimping" for FREE
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I adore the whole concept of the Leica M11-D but not its price tag, so I turned my own camera's screen off and cured my "chimping" for free!

Photographers rejoice: the Leica Q3 43 is back in stock! Order now before it sells out
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Leica's sought-after luxury compact the Leica Q3 43 is now in stock - but hurry I can see them running out fast!

The best tripod for photographers: give your camera a rock-steady support
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide The best tripods offer high performance and sturdy build quality at a fair price, but which will win the three-legged race?

The best 70-200mm lenses: top constant-aperture telephoto zooms
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best 70-200mm lenses combine a constant maximum aperture and top quality, and are an essential lens for pros

The best camera bags for photographers
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
UPDATED These are the best camera bags for all styles of photography, from backpacks to messenger bags

Best wireless follow focus units for filmmakers
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide These wireless follow focus units let you ditch manual focus pulling for 21st century technology

Lumix S5 II flagship camera drops to lowest price ever
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The brilliant Panasonic Lumix S5 II is getting a $300 price cut

The best compact cameras: top quality cameras you can take anywhere
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide These are the best compact cameras you can get right now, and we've tried them all. Get big camera quality in your pocket!

Pentax 17 gets big New Year bonus with 5x FREE films!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal B&H is offering the Pentax 17 with three rolls of color film PLUS two rolls of black and white film

The best full-frame compact cameras: a short list, but a great one!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated These pocket-size cameras boast a full-frame sensor so there's no need to compromise on size or quality
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