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 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

Grab a £210 DISCOUNT on the XF50mm f/2 or XF23mm f/2 when you purchase a Fujifilm X-T50
By Sebastian Oakley published
Grab the XF50mm f/2 or XF23mm f/2 at a 50% discount when you order a Fujifilm X-T50

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!

Sony A7 IV is LOWEST-EVER price ever but this £1,499 deal ends at midnight
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Sony's highly-rated full-frame Alpha 7 Mark IV camera gets a tasty price drop

Nikon Z30 twin lens camera kit drops to its lowest-ever price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Get fully kitted out with this twin-zoom deal

Retro Nikon Z fc mirrorless camera drops in price again
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal This retro-styled mirrorless camera kit is a standout deal as price falls

Save over £300 on Sony A7C full-frame mirrorless camera
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deals This compact full-frame camera might not be the latest model, but it is a brilliant budget deal

Panasonic G100 camera drops in price to give you a real grip on your vlogging!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated Panasonic G100 vlogger kit drops in price to £527.12

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

Sony's A7R V 61MP mirrorless camera drops in price again!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab the Sony A7R V from Park Cameras for £2,747 after cashback

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

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!

The original Sony A1 pro camera drops to its lowest-ever price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deals Yet another £100 is shaved off the price of this former flagship, which is now on sale at Wex for £4,599

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

Two-for-one deal! Buy a Nixplay digital photo frame and get an identical one for free!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Save up to $349 / £349 in this fantastic New Year offer from NixPlay!

Our pick of the camera discounts in this year's January sales
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The best Cyber Monday camera deals in the UK still have plenty of surprises in store

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
Features The Leica Q3: It’s the one Leica that’s as practical as it is prestigious, the best deal Leica offers

This is my favourite waterproof zoom compact – and it's on offer now!
By Sebastian Oakley published
hot deal Our favourite near-indestructible zoom compact drops to its best-ever price on Amazon - as long as you get it in red
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