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

Negatives don't fail: Why I choose film over digital cameras every time
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Negatives don't fail: Why film photography will always have my heart and is my tangible backup

Leica in 2024: from film cameras and compacts to remixes and mirrorless
By Sebastian Oakley published
The must-have Leica cameras of 2024: From mirrorless to masterpieces

"The Leica Q3 is, in my opinion, the best deal Leica offers – and I use Leica M-cameras for a living"
By Sebastian Oakley published
Feature The Leica Q3: It’s the one Leica that’s as practical as it is prestigious, the best deal Leica offers

The best iPhone power bank: portable chargers for your Apple device
By Gareth Bevan last updated
buying guide Top up far from home, with the best iPhone power banks.

I sold all my Nikon gear for Leica—but there's one Nikon lens I will never sell!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I love Leica, but I just can't sell this outstanding Nikon lens from the 60's!

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

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

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!

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

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: 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!

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

Nikon D6 receives its first-ever discount this Cyber Monday - But I'd buy the Nikon Z9 that's $1,500 CHEAPER instead
By Sebastian Oakley published
opinion I love DSLRs but at $1,500 more expensive than the Nikon Z9, you can't justify the cost of the Nikon D6 this Cyber Monday

This is the most EXPENSIVE Cyber Monday deal I've ever seen, but it's still $2,000 off and I want it!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Own the best cinema experience for $2,000 less in the most expensive Cyber Monday deal I've ever seen!

People say DSLRs are dead but that's not what I think with these 6 amazing Cyber Monday DSLR deals
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
People say DSLRs are dead, but I think you can't ignore these 6 amazing Cyber Monday deals
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