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

Could a revamped Leica Q3 with a new lens be on the horizon?
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Will we see a remixed Leica Q3 with an all-new lens? The latest reports seem to think so!

SAVE $500 on the Canon R6 Mark II as it drops to its lowest price ever!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deals With a HUGE $500 saving the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is now under $2K

Kodak's iconic Flexicolor chemistry is back – but its got a new name
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Kodak Flexicolor is back in worldwide distribution thanks to PSI and CineStill – but the name has changed

I've only bought one lens from new in 20 years - and it's the one I lost the most money on!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinon The newest and most expensive lens I ever bought was the only lens I lost money on - but it can be had for a steal today!

I've never shot any photos over ISO 2,500 so do we need high ISO cameras?
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The luminance of light has not changed, and I've never shot over ISO 2,500 – so why do we need super-high ISO cameras?

Nikon Japan maintains older manual focus cameras, but not Nikon USA
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Nikon Japan is servicing old manual Nikon film cameras and lenses; why not offer it in America too?

I replaced my most used lens with one from the 1960s and I couldn't be happier
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion This lens is incredible; it's from the Sixties, and now it's my main shooter for everything!

Make film development at home easy with the AGO semi-automatic film processor
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Process 35mm film in a controlled environment without the need for darkroom

This 35mm Lego film camera ACTUALLY WORKS!
By Sebastian Oakley published
news A fully functional 35mm Lego film camera, made of 595 pieces – meet the Lego ZH1 is born

Nikon Z6 III receives 'In Stock' status at B&H. Grab Nikon's latest hybrid flagship camera now
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Nikon's latest hybrid flagship, the Nikon Z6 III is now 'In Stock' at B&H

Sony's A7R V 61MP beast gets HUGE $400 discount
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab a massive $400 discount on this 61MP full-frame mirrorless camera as the Sony A7R V gets a great discount

Here are the best Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL preorder deals
By Sebastian Oakley published
news There are some amazing pre-order discounts on Google's newly-announced smartphones

Latest Leica Q3 firmware protects your files from being deleted
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Firmware update for the Leica Q3 helps keep your files safe from glitches – including being overwritten

James Bond chooses Leica to photograph the Olympics
By Sebastian Oakley published
news 007 actor Daniel Craig chooses Leica to capture images at the Olympic Games in Paris

Your camera DOESN'T have to be new to be enjoyed
By Sebastian Oakley published
opinion If you enjoy your camera, you'll become a better photographer – "new" doesn't always mean "the best"

In a mirrorless world, I still love my DSLR and see no need to upgrade
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I think DSLRs are still relevant today in this mirrorless world – and I don't feel any need to upgrade mine

Image stabilization is a useless feature – I've been a pro sports photographer for 20 years and never used it
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion What is image stabilization? I've never used it in nearly 20 years of professional sports photography

The best camera under $500
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
UPDATED You no longer need to spend a fortune to get a really decent camera, here we round up the best cameras under $500

What camera is legendary sports photographer Bob Martin using at the Olympics?
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Ever wondered what pro sports photographers use at the Olympics? Their Instagram might reveal all

The highly sought-after Nikon Z 180-600mm is back in stock at Adorama!
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Grab this amazing lens while it's back in stock before it flys off the shelves again

How a 12K camera is capturing the heroic efforts of anti-poaching rangers
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Blackmagic is helping the anti-poaching efforts in Mozambique with its eye-opening new documentary series, Guardians

You can now take your Leica M6 underwater – if you're one of 26 to get a housing
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Dive into a new world with this new Leica M6 Classic and M6 TTL underwater housing – but there are only 26 worldwide!

I just don't understand why the Nikon D6 STILL costs $1,000 more than the Nikon Z9
By Sebastian Oakley published
opinion I love DSLRs but at $1,000 more expensive than the Nikon Z9, you can't justify the cost of the Nikon D6 in 2024
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