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
I write about camera deals for a living and these are my top seven Black Friday deals under £800
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
These early Black Friday deals under $800 are amazing value - you'd be foolish not to but them!
The best retro cameras in 2025: get the classic camera vibe, but digitally!
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Updated The best retro cameras recreate the look, feel and experience of classic film cameras – but use modern digital tech!
Canon R5 C drops to its LOWEST-EVER price this Black Friday at just £2,939
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Canon's 8K video and 45MP still powerhouse, the Canon R5 C is now even cheaper at £2,939
Fujifilm X-T5 Black Friday deal sees it drop to just £1,399 thanks to a sweet £300 discount
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Fujifilm X-T5 Black Friday deal sees it drop to just £1,399 thanks to a sweet £300 discount
I Leica this deal a lot! SAVE over £1,400 on Leica SL2-S + 35mm Summicron this Black Friday
By Sebastian Oakley published
I Leica this deal a lot: SAVE over £1,400 on Leica SL2 + 35mm Summicron this Black Friday
Panasonic Lumix S5 full-frame mirrorless camera drops to lowest ever price
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deal Body only price is now just £799
The best cheap cameras in 2025: top budget buys
By Lauren Scott last updated
Updated The best cheap cameras give you the best photographic features and quality for your money
The best tripod for photographers in 2025: 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?
Glossy is the new black: Leica M11 Black Paint lands with matching Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica proves glossy is the new black with the announcement of M11 Black Paint and matching Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH
Everyone wants it, now you can afford it! Peak Design Travel Tripod drops £102!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Save £102 on a Peak Design Carbon Fibre Travel Tripod – just £447 in this early Black Friday deal
Leica enjoys best financial results ever, thanks to Leica Q3 and M11-P
By Sebastian Oakley published
Leica hits home with record-breaking fiscal year since its incorporation
DJI Osmo Action 4 hits LOWEST-EVER price at Amazon for just £199
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Grab the DJI Osmo Action 4, our top-rated action cam for a cool £199 in this early Black Friday deal at Amazon
Fujifilm X-M5 baby budget mirrorless camera now on sale: here are the best deals
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals The Fujifilm X-M5 is a compact powerhouse sharing DNA from the X100V with the benefit of interchangeable lenses - is this your chance to own a Fujifilm X100V for cheap?
Sony's A7R V 61MP beast drops to lowest price ever!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab the Sony A7R V from Clifton Cameras for £2,847 after cashback
Nikon Z8 price drops to its lowest-ever price ahead of Black Friday
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal At £2,999, this is the best price we have ever seen for this professional full-frame mirrorless camera
Canon EOS R5 C drops to LOWEST-EVER price ever again!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deal Canon's 8K video and 45MP still powerhouse, the Canon R5 C is now evencheaper at £2,999
DJI Osmo Action 3 camera is best-ever price and a bargain at £169
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated This rugged action camera may not be the newest model - but it is now an outstanding deal
Sony FX30 falls to lowest-ever price as Black Friday approaches
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Grab the lightest Sony Cinema camera, the Sony FX30, for just £1,599 in this great new deal
Sony A7R IIIA full-frame mirrorless camera drops to lowest ever price
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated Get the Sony A7R IIIA for just £1,399 as Wex sweetens the deal with a free memory card and spare battery
Canon EOS R5 drops back down to its lowest-ever price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Updated Save £650 today - with no need for cashback shenanigans
The best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras in 2025: Compact APS-C format primes and zooms
By Matthew Richards, Rod Lawton last updated
Updated The best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras deliver are capable of great image quality and all-round performance, and are good value for money.
The best lenses for bird photography and wildlife in 2025: these lenses really go the distance
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated The best lenses for bird photography will help you get close to birds and wildlife from a distance, and there are some great options to snap up
Leica gets smarter as Frame.io Camera to Cloud planned for Leica SL3 and others in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley published
Leica will introduce Frame.io technology into select cameras in 2025, naming the flagship Leica SL3 as the first recipient via firmware update
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