
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 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

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!

Pentax 17 big Black Friday discount with FREE films and £50 off is still available
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deal Park Cameras is offering the Pentax 17 with 2 rolls of film for FREE & £50 off!

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

£999 for the Sony A7 III - that's incredible value!
By Sebastian Oakley published
DEAL Want a full-frame Sony camera for under a grand? The Sony A7 III has just hit its lowest price ever

Nikon Z5 full-frame mirrorless camera drops to lowest price ever, AGAIN!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deals Nikon Z5 body is now just £869 - and there are great deals if you want a zoom kit, too

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

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

Canon EOS R10 drops to its lowest price again
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Get this mirrorless camera zoom kit for £899 from LCE

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

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are over - but these fantastic deals are still LIVE on cameras and lenses
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deal The best Cyber Monday camera deals in the UK still have plenty of surprises in store

Sony Cyber Monday deals in the UK in 2024 – save on cameras and more
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
These are the best Sony Cyber Monday deals we have seen so far, on Alpha cameras, lenses, and more

The best Canon deals in the UK keep the savings coming on cameras and lenses
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals These are the best Canon Cyber Monday deals that we have spotted so far
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