
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

AGO Film Processor review: home film development made easy
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review The Ago film processor makes home development of color and B&W films easy in 35mm, 120 or 4x5

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 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

Best film in 2025: our picks of the best 35mm film, roll film, and sheet film for your camera
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Want to know what the best film you can buy in 35mm, medium format, and large format is? Read on!

Panasonic Lumix GH7 hybrid camera drops to its lowest price ever!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal SAVE over £250 and grab the Panasonic Lumix GH7 at its lowest-ever price!

Art meets activism: 2025 V&A Parasol prize winners explore identity, community and resistance
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Inside the 2025 V&A Parasol Foundation Prize: Bold Voices, Powerful Images

London’s summer photography highlight: the World Press Photo exhibition at the MPB Gallery
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Through the lens: The most powerful photojournalism exhibition is back in London

Best 8K and 6K camera in 2025: high-resolution video cameras a step up from 4k
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated The best 8K and 6K cameras are becoming the next big thing in video for filmmakers who are finding 4K is no longer enough

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

Grab our recent favorite action cam, the DJI Osmo Action 4, at the best price ever
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Grab the DJI Osmo Action 4, our top-rated action cam for a cool £188

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

Fujifilm GFX 100RF price & availability: Where to order it right now
By Sebastian Oakley published
PRE-ORDER This is where you can place your order for the Fujifilm GFX 100RF in the US or the UK

Fujifilm X-T5 mirrorless camera drops to its lowest-ever price
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Save £250 on this X-T5 with its kit zoom at Clifton Cameras

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

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

Amazon Big Spring Sale: When is is, what camera deals are there, and what you need to know
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deals Amazon Big Spring Sale will see prices plummet as the retailer offers the hottest deals across a wide range of photography products

The best walkie talkies for hiking, camping, boating, and using at work
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Stay in touch when out in the wild, or on photo or film set, with the best walkie talkies

GoPro Hero 13 Black drops below £280 in latest Amazon price cut
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab the GoPro Hero 13 Black for just £274 and save a cool £125.99 in the process

Sigma BF price & availability: Where to order it right now
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deal Where to buy the Sigma BF camera in the US or UK

OM System OM-1 II drops to its LOWEST-EVER price
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deal Grab the OM System OM-1 Mark II at its lowest-ever price of just £1,720.35 at Amazon

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

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
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