I teach what I've learned so far about landscape & car photography, which I’ve done for over 35 yrs. But my real objective is to cheer on men in their mid-to-late years with their passion for motoring, photography, and a quest to live more deliberately.
MY BACKGROUND
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I shot & wrote for car & motorcycle magazines and manufacturers in the '80s & '90s before moving into software. Throughout my varied career, I’ve had a bunch of passion projects (I wrote a short book, built & ran three blogs, and created a podcast with more than 100 episodes). I also did a long stint as an active property investor before the sh*t hit the fan, and I lost everything in the GFC (except my sense of humour).
Today, I enjoy making videos about the things that make me - and hopefully you - happy. 🦘
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As I don't have garage, will that be hurting the softtop if staying outdoor?
It depends on your local climate. Personally, I wouldn't do it. Severe cold, or humidity, or constant UV bombardment wouldn't be good for it in the longterm.
@@PETERFRITZPHOTO Thank you for your prompt reply! UK weather is bad unfortunately. I may need to give up…. Or should pick cayman?
@@wanchun1222 Definitely go for the Cayman - it's a spectacular car. Many people who've commented on my videos say they own a Cayman and a 911, but prefer the Cayman most of the time. It's one car purchase you'll never regret.
great video - thinking of buying a similar model - maybe a little newer - I'll line up specialists and do some up front planning on maintenance.
Thanks, Daragh.
I'm 32 for now, coming up on 33 soon, and I've been looking at getting a used Macan Turbo or a Boxter. I really want the auto so my wife can drive it in an emergency. But I want a manual and I can just teach her to drive it - in case of emergencies. But after watching your other video about this car, I'm leaning more toward a Boxter or Cayman. Thanks for your content Peter.
Thanks, Marco. If you buy a post-2009 Boxster or Cayman PDK, you’ll have the best of both worlds with that transmission. I often drive mine in manual shift mode, and it’s glorious!
Very fine tips Peter. Thank you. In the late '90s I was working for a company in Hollywood, USA, that prepped vehicles for film and print, mostly ads. One of my first days at work they brought me the next year's non-convertable Mercedes-Benz and a reciprocating saw as they wanted a shot similar to yours at 13:35 of this video. LOL!
Holy shit! That would have been cool. Or painful! I hope you well, mate.
Great video, I'm watching this because I have the RF24-105, I then added the EF70-200II, now I'm thinking the 24-105 doesn't quite do enough, that faster aperture of the 24-70 would be so much more useful that going to 105 since I have that, and more, covered by the 70-200. The 105 has been a fantastic lense and I would highly recommended it to someone picking up a camera and a single lense as part of a kit, but like you said, when you add to your collection, even just a little bit, the 24-70 just starts to make much more sense very quickly. And an edit just to say you gained a subsciber. Really nicely put together video with great images 👍
Thank you, Jayen - that’s really nice of you.
Great install video. I am considering the newer wheel as well. But my concern is with airbag unit, if it same or similar to OE Porsche airbag.
Thanks. What exactly is your concern?
@@PETERFRITZPHOTO quality of the airbag unit itself vs original equipment. As you were airbag unit alone cost a fortune. I know Porsche don’t make their own units but bit concerned about a manufacturing process from a 3rd party supplier, as this is a safety risk item.
@@Pcar_dad6733 It’s stamped ‘Made in Germany’, so I feel comfortable with it.
Thank you for sharing. I could not help but laugh with you subtracting the costs of things to make your cost list. I have done that. My father used to say, "no, no, no, you cannot say it didn't really need it but I got it done and didn't count it." He told me that what I believe it needed and spent the money to change all count on the cost factor- sum of all the parts make it what it is now, thinking.
Hi Peter, I’ve been subscribing to your videos for a little while for the car aspect (I have a 2013 981 Boxster and it was bought at a similar time to yours, I’ve also followed your midlife philosophical videos as I also completely changed my life to follow my dreams… coincidence I’m the same age, and made a change to follow my dreams, farming in my case in the macedon ranges). Anyway, my experience with a camera is an I phone. I feel I’d like to try something a bit more adventurous, I.e a real camera What would you recommend as a beginner camera for $500 to $750 etc if there is such a thing. Advice appreciated.
Beautiful part of the world. And bravo for making that decision. If you can stretch to $800, I’d buy the Canon R100: www.amazon.com.au/Canon-R100-Single-Mirrorless-Camera/dp/B0C8HCLQVC/ref=asc_df_B0C8HCLQVC/?tag=googleshopmob-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=650074231385&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=996836158111156890&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071452&hvtargid=pla-2224268475964&psc=1&mcid=e71aae92c7fc3167894bfdf68afcf63e. You might find it a little cheaper on EBay.
Thanks Peter, much appreciated. Found one on eBay.
@@user-to3bx1rw6t Good on you, Rob.
Great vid. Loved many aspects of your presentation. I could certainly "feel" your journey. My path was similar but different: a 2002 Corvette, a 2008 Corvette, and a 2015 Corvette Stingray with the Z51 package. All wonderful vehicles from the glory days of Corvette racing here in the States. Traded the 2015 in 2023 for a BMW X5 M60i. I thought that I, at age 75, had moved past two seater sports cars. Wrong. By December of last year, and with the Porsche Boxer high on my list of possibles, my BMW Z4 M40i arrived. Great car with performance metrics equal to the 2015 Stingray, only quicker, more agile, and all the while feeling more planted. Love the Z4 M40i. Aint life grand to have such wonderful vehicles available.
So true. We’re spoiled rotten these days!
Hi Peter, Just watching your video, and suggest a couple of tips for you. Members of an authorized Porsche club receive discounts from Porsche dealers for servicing, parts and merchandise, and genuine Porsche parts have a 2 year warranty. Also, "OEM" does not mean "genuine". Your membership card also works at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Regards, from Perth
Thank you, Myles - much appreciated. After 10 Benzes, where I often purchased OEM parts from the likes of Bosch, Bilstein, and Mann that were identical to genuine bar the 3-pointed star, I understand the distinction between OEM and genuine parts. The CTEK battery charger is a case in point, where the identical Porsche-branded ‘genuine’ item is triple the price. Madness.
Nice work! I learned a lot of new information! You’ve probably forgotten more about car photography than I’ll ever know 😂 well done. This one’s going the distance, my friend.
Thanks, old boy. I've been doing a lot of thinking about this little channel over the last few months, and I realise I need to lean into this topic a lot more. After all, not many people on KZread will have photographed the iconic 80s cars when they were first launched - like the F40, R32, E34 M5, NSX, LS400, MX5, 964, SL500, RX7 Turbo, Supra, Diablo, and more. I love cars, and I love landscapes, so driving and photographing cars in the landscape will likely be my thing from here on. Except when there's no car to shoot, them I'll be very happy shooting the landscape on it's own. I'm really pleased to see you making decent headway, now. I honestly believe your channel can become one of the premiere US-based landscape photography channels over the next few years, and compete with the guys from the UK. You've definitely improved your storytelling, presenting and editing skills significantly over the last year.👍
I think auto photography is your niche. Agreed, I think you should go for that! As for my channel, I’m not sure what the future holds. I have no desires to quit, but I am scaling back my uploads for now. I should say, I’m just not overly concerned with it at the moment. Good to hear from you, buddy! I hope to see you on the trail one day.
@@ScottymanPhoto Thanks, mate. As an aside, I found my channel started doing a lot better (as did my sanity), when I started uploading less frequently - once every 2-3 weeks instead of weekly.
Great video. Not like any other review out there. Well done sir!
Many thanks, Michael.
Another wonderfully thoughtful and well-informed video filled with tips. Much appreciated. Liking forward to taking the 135 f/1.8 out this week
Many thanks, Matthew. As I’m sure you know, that lens is perfect for so many things - especially cars. 👍
Love how you celebrate all your passions In your videos! 👍🏾
Cheers, Darryl. 👍
Great Advice Peter
Thanks, Morrie.
Hey Peter. Great video. Very good tips and tricks. Cpl is an excellent idea. Love the boxster side shot with the road in the foreground. Very cool! Also the row of trees with the car in the middle.
Thank you - I appreciate that!
2024 Carrrera s is the best car for its price . Optioned out to $165000 as a manual transmission car with is the only kind of sport car I would buy . So please find me another that I can compare with
Cayman GTS 4.0. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGt4qKNtk5yaYNo.html
Although this vid is car related, the tips are transferable for sure . Great !
Thanks, Chris.
I have a PDK 992 and a 6MT 982 in the garage and 9 out of 10 times reach for the Cayman keys over the 911 unless I’m taking it to a track day. The Cayman is just more enjoyable on public roads; largely because of the manual transmission, but also because of the size and feel. The 911 on the other hand is unbelievably good on the track, but I still often choose the Cayman for track days since it asks more out of me as a driver.
Always appreciate comments like this - informed by real-world experience. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve had Porsche guys drive my GR86 on Sonoma raceway and they said it’s almost the same just a bit slower in the straights
Thanks Peter, will give these a try. I for one am glad you made it down safely! 😊 Any tips on shooting cars at a car show, when they are parked close together?
Fun times, for sure! Car shows are really hard for three reasons: car placement, lighting, and obstructions (people). If you can figure out a way to get access with the press (before the general public), that can help with the last issue, but the rest is tough. If you can appeal to the organisers, you might also be able to see the cars as they’re delivered and set up in the venue, which usually happens a day or two before the opening. If you publish your images anywhere in the media, that certainly will help with credibility.
Fabulous insights, many thanks...
Thanks, mate.
Another great video Peter. You inspire me to try harder with my car photography. I have no excuses now I have a close clone of your car to practise on !
Thank you! 🙏
Enjoyable masterclass Peter video full of useful information and ways to approach shooting for the best results loved it mate 👍
Thanks a lot, Stuart. 👍
Great video, very useful. Planning a shoot of a mate's Cobra with a D850 and 70-200mm lens. Thanks Peter.
Ooh, lovely! Thanks for watching, Andrew.
I just received my copy of this lens a couple of days ago. It performs very well. A really nice surprise is that not only does Lightroom have a correction file, Adobe has released a version 2 of their correction file. As for low light, I am looking forward to trying this lens out inside with low light. One thing that I find helps with cranking up the ISO is to turn off the viewfinder preview, and then rely on your metering. The autofocus locks on really well, even with lower lighting levels.
Good to hear, Katie. Thanks for sharing.
Great video
Thank you!
One of the worst thing I ever did was to play with an X2D, love at first click I'm stuck with my larger format Fujifilm's but the experiance with one of those compared to a modern mirrorless R5 is so tactile and evocative.
Yes, it's bewitching.
Hi Peter, question here - my steering wheel has the sport and sport plus light indicator - by changing the wheel - Doesn't the fact that the new steering wheel doesn't have Sport and Sport Plus LEDs cause errors in the electronic system, instrument panel and in obd2 diagnostic?
Hi Paulo. My factory wheel had the same lights. Installing this wheel created no such errors. My car has also been back to Porsche for a service since the wheel was installed, and no error codes were recorded.
watched this again and it still totally resonates, one day Peter and would love to shake your hand 👍
Thank you, Jon. I’d like to do the same. Where do you live? (If you’ve already told me before, I apologise.)
@@PETERFRITZPHOTO chilly UK on the south coast Peter, the closest I get is Bali for holidays ☺️
@@jonfrench7133 Ah, bugger. I had a lovely visit to Bali a couple of years ago. Cheers, mate.
just watched a video from garagetimeautoresto and thought of Mr Fritz. It’s about a toyota and older 911 and the joys of NOT chasing the latest drag strip times and bar bragging rights. A kind of maturity position although i’m not sure that’s how the poster intended it. Anyway, i recommended he watch your content as it’s touched my heart as does your content. Keep it coming, it makes a difference and changes lives ❤
That means a great deal, mate - thank you.
Sending love from South Africa.
Thank you! Right back at you, Bobby.
Which is better Fujifilm GFX 100S II vs x2d?
I haven't used the GFX system, but those who've used it prefer the colour science and industrial design of the X2D. The GFX system is definitely better for faster shooting. Plus, if video is essential to your work, the X2D won't serve you.
Why is this system better than Sony A7RV and G master lens ?
That depends on your use case. I explain in the video why I've decided it's better - for me - than my R5.
really cool to see your shots of cars back in the day! Really like how cars got marketed back then. Still really want a mamiya 645 1000s
Me, too! I’d love to re-purchase every camera (and car) I ever owned.
Why didn't you chose the fujifilm gfx 100
I explain that in the video. Purity, simplicity, colour science, industrial design.
i've just brought the M3 for my first camera, love it
Good for you! Great little camera!
sony a1 is $6k, not that much of a difference if you really love photo over video
Maybe in the US. In Australia, the A1 is $7,600, while the X2D is $12,500.
oh no, you got ripped off
Says you.
8:17 which L bracket is that ? Can you please link
It’s a Peipro. There’s a link in the description.
Thanks Peter. My brain says buy the Fuji, it can do video too. But every still image I see from it looks…anemic? And it doesn’t have proper video controls, I/Os, global shutter, etc. it’s a compromise. A Canon R5C is a better hybrid or even a Sony A7 IV is better for video. And every time I compromise I regret it eventually. Learning how adaptable that camera is to other glass has swung my heart to overturn my brain. No compromises!
I know exactly what you mean. I regret my purchase compromises almost every time. I’ll tell you what else is great for video - the R6 MKII.
GFX and Large/medium format film user. I switched from nikon to Fuji and the X2d was the other option considered. Enjoyed your video about the X2D
Thanks, Neil.
Can I retrofit this onto my 987.1 with a little modification? Please tell me the length of the light bar for the 981 so I can start making plans. Looks great btw.....
I don't know if you can, Bill. It's exactly 99cm long.
You nailed it! I have the same set up and I too had the Canon R5 and the colour science in raw made workflow very slow. I’m sure you will understand when I say the green and skin tones needed adjusting but definitely not with the X2d! I’m so pleased I’ve found this in KZread and I will definitely be subscribing to this channel 👌
Thank you, Philip!
I’d love to have a hasselblad. I’ve been in love with them since I first saw the 501 in the magazines. Back in those days, the 501 was THE working horse for the serious photographer. Fashion, studio, design, etc were all realms that had the 501 in heavy use. These days, my most ‘premium’ camera has been a Leica TL2. Price for price, I’d much rather have the hasselblad over another red dot camera. The latest M series cameras have just been problem prone with its software and gotten way out of hand in the pricing. $10,000 USD for a body only and ff sensor. Just isn’t there for me in the value department. And the service…I have no interest in shipping it off to Germany every time it needs adjusting or maintenance. One day I’ll have a hasselblad. I appreciate your video and the insight you’ve provided. Thanks for the video
Thank you - I appreciate it. And I agree re Leica (at least based on what I've seen and read).
Every Mexican Restaurant you go to has good Food, am I right or am I right.....:) Canon loves you.
Is this a trick question? Is there a prize?
Too bad you shoot Hasselblad now, not interested by this brand. Makes it much less relevant to me than when you were talking about Canon gear. How well, hope you like it and it is right for you. But I don't think the Hasselblad brand is right for many people. Cheers and good luck.
The gear doesn’t matter. Photography is photography, whether you use a M43, APSC, Full-Frame or medium format camera. I still shoot Canon (R6 MKII), too, which I mentioned in the video.
Wonderful video. Really appreciate your experience and perspective here. I'm a wildlife photography, but here In Berkeley CA there are many beautiful vintage cars that I can't help shooting in my spare time.
Great to hear! Thanks, Matthew!
Great Video man I’ve been shooting cars commercially for 25yrs and use to shoot the Hasselblad H series, but have been using the GFX system since the day the original 50 came out. I’m glad I’m not the only one who buys a camera for feel and design 😂…….. oh and the dynamic range doesn’t hurt as well. Just found this video, and now subscribe keep up the great work. 👍
Very decent of you, mate - thank you.
What about software limitations? Have you edited in Lightroom? Because it won’t fix hot pixels unless you use Phocus.