John Peltier

John Peltier

I'm a freelance travel & documentary photographer and also a photography educator. I teach practical photography lessons both in-person and online, focusing on the big-picture aspects of photography rather than gear. I'm lucky to call Lake Tahoe home, volunteer on two alpine search & rescue teams, and am a USAF F-15E combat vet.

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Online Photography Courses: www.peltierphotocourses.com
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Photography Portfolio: www.johnpeltierphotography.com
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Blog: www.jmpeltier.com/

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  • @OffRoadOverlandCamping
    @OffRoadOverlandCamping3 күн бұрын

    Off Road Overland Camp just finished our journey of the Pony Express and saw the rider of the re-inactment at Grubb Wells Station 2024. kzread.info/dash/bejne/momLtKqsnMa7gM4.htmlsi=cofoHM8phax2ulEU

  • @OffRoadOverlandCamping
    @OffRoadOverlandCamping4 күн бұрын

    We just finished the Pony Express and saw the riders exchange. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZGVptpNmac_baZs.htmlsi=FKy5zxkhYussK9AF

  • @toshasweetheart
    @toshasweetheart5 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! I would love to see a video using humans explaining the blending modes!

  • @jonathanbernheimer4335
    @jonathanbernheimer43358 күн бұрын

    Hi, my Auto ISO indicator is always flashing and it is distracting. I have tried many configurations but it almost always flashes. Why is this and is there a way to turn this off?

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto6 күн бұрын

    Unfortunately there's no way to disable that. It's the camera's way of telling you that it's choosing an ISO higher than your programmed minimum, just to make you aware it'll be higher. I've learned to ignore it :)

  • @HOUSCOUS
    @HOUSCOUS8 күн бұрын

    Would it lower the bit depth or effect the image stabilization?

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto6 күн бұрын

    Not that I'm aware of

  • @HOUSCOUS
    @HOUSCOUS5 күн бұрын

    @@PeltierPhoto Thanks bro.

  • @MuzikaBox
    @MuzikaBox9 күн бұрын

    WoW, you are the man!!! I have never seen anyone else explaining this feature. I guess 99.99% of Fuji users do not even know the existence of ABL.

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto9 күн бұрын

    One of my favorite features for JPEGs!

  • @esanford
    @esanford10 күн бұрын

    Thanks, that was extremely helpful

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto9 күн бұрын

    No problem!

  • @venkateshtn8118
    @venkateshtn811812 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much. This is one video that accidentally popped up and it was eureka moment.

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto11 күн бұрын

    Glad to hear!

  • @user-tp9jz9km7q
    @user-tp9jz9km7q12 күн бұрын

    I have searched a lot but there is no one mention about the custom mode setting actually is not only 7 modes but for 14 modes. Yes, 7 for custom video modes and 7 custom for photo modes. Fuji's has a big issue to give a short cut to switch the video or photo custom mode. Only get into the second tier menu to make this change.

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto12 күн бұрын

    Seven modes for photography and seven for video is still only seven for photographers. Some Fujifilm cameras actually do allow you to quickly switch between photo and video custom settings by selecting that custom setting you programmed to be either photo or video, but you're even more limited in total settings. The X-S20 has four custom settings available and you choose whether each is for photo or video. So you only get four total, not eight. Same for GFX cameras that have six custom settings, you only get six total, but can quickly choose between photo or video.

  • @celestepapa5651
    @celestepapa565114 күн бұрын

    I finally get more clearer in understanding this topic-Sectional chart reading. Thank you so much.

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto13 күн бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @barrymayes6712
    @barrymayes671217 күн бұрын

    Great tutorial. I’ve been a Fujifilm user since the X-T1 and this is the BEST explanation of how to use Auto ISO with Fujifilm’s DR function. Bravo! To keep nice shadows without under-exposing I usually reduce my highlights rather than adjust DR. I might use DR more often because playing with highlights and shadows settings can give weird results. Thanks again.

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto13 күн бұрын

    Yeah great call. There are a couple different ways to crack that nut and they all have slight nuances.

  • @zigaturkfgg3716
    @zigaturkfgg371620 күн бұрын

    Obviously there should be, across fuji cameras: (1) separate custom settings banks for (a) jpeg recepies and (R1-R7) (b) camera settings. (C1-C7) (2) Custom settings management should work like this: AUTOSAVE should preserve settings changes when camera is turned off. ERASE should erase custom setting to factory defaults. RESET should reset settings to those originally saved by user. SAVE should make changes made to custom settings permanent. @Fujifilm, it is not so hard!

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto20 күн бұрын

    It seems like it'd be an easy fix, but I think they're in too deep to acknowledge they messed this all up when they tried changing it a few years ago :)

  • @zigaturkfgg3716
    @zigaturkfgg371618 күн бұрын

    @@PeltierPhoto I looked into Sony's system (still unsure if I want X-T5 with all its focus problems) and Sony is organized just as it should be: separate banks for jpeg recepies, separate banks for LUTs and separate banks for camera settings. Some are even bound to SD card, so - new card in, new camera settings. Wish Fuji would not that mush depend on enthusiasts who are willing to suffer :)

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto18 күн бұрын

    @@zigaturkfgg3716 yeah, the Sony system is better in that regard, but overall the Sony menus are absolute garbage and the cameras feel more like computers than cameras, which is why I switched from Sony to Fujifilm in the first place :) But...that's just my opinion!

  • @zigaturkfgg3716
    @zigaturkfgg371617 күн бұрын

    I'm just an amateur. With a feeling for tradition and occasional need for faultless work/family/documentary photos. Thinking of having x-a5 for light business travels, x-h1 for nostalgic photography and Sony a7cii for family and work.

  • @stephenyates232
    @stephenyates23222 күн бұрын

    Excellent information and well presented, I agree less is more on multiple exposures, the modes explained showing the piano keys/music worked well

  • @Alya_owl
    @Alya_owl23 күн бұрын

    thank you!!!

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto23 күн бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @paulkalus41
    @paulkalus4126 күн бұрын

    Brilliant explanation John. Thanks

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto25 күн бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @donbarlow6435
    @donbarlow643527 күн бұрын

    John, this video was very informative. How do you format the SD Card? In the camera? Say you missed a couple of updates.When you download the new update file, do you get all of the previous updates?

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto26 күн бұрын

    The Format option is in the beginning of the User Setting menu. Yes, when you download a firmware file, you get all previous updates up to that point.

  • @donbarlow6435
    @donbarlow643526 күн бұрын

    @@PeltierPhoto Thank you

  • @Jawnderlust
    @Jawnderlust28 күн бұрын

    Is there any way to Add/Change picture ratings within the Fujifilm XApp? I'd like to be able to review and rate from my iphone or ipad screen, but i can't figure it out. Seems like an obvious feature, so I'd be surprised if it can't be done... Anybody else have any luck?

  • @ziga1218
    @ziga121829 күн бұрын

    So if i have auto update DISABLED and if I make a few changes to the settings, reset does the same as turning the camera off and back on? Or are changes preserved after turning camera off and on?

  • @ziga1218
    @ziga121829 күн бұрын

    Actually I am interested how x-t5 and x-t50 behave in this respect. X-s10 erases changes if turned off but does not have reset option.

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto29 күн бұрын

    If it's disabled, any changes you make will be reset when the camera power is cycled. That's how it works on the X-T5 and I imagine how the X-T50 will behave also. You only need to use the Reset function if you want to reset your changes without cycling camera power.

  • @ziga1218
    @ziga121828 күн бұрын

    @@PeltierPhoto Thank you! This is really, really stupid of Fujifilm.

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto27 күн бұрын

    @@ziga1218 yeah, it was one of the primary reasons I switched to Nikon last year for my working camera system.

  • @adrianxrodrigues
    @adrianxrodriguesАй бұрын

    to do hyperfocus do the white dot need to touch the end of the bar, or only the blue bar need to touch the end?

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto29 күн бұрын

    Only the blue bar should touch the end. If the white bar touches the end, you're losing depth of field in the foreground.

  • @Diandra_bart
    @Diandra_bartАй бұрын

    You are the best! Thank you

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto29 күн бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @samithetechsavvy6485
    @samithetechsavvy6485Ай бұрын

    This is the most instructive and useful explanation about autofocus and cameras , I'm a phone repair technician and I really needed that , thank you very much sir

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @kevvy22
    @kevvy22Ай бұрын

    What’s the best way to get rid of blown out highlights without losing the info in dark areas?

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    There's only so much you can do in a single exposure. If you have a lot of contrast you need to do some sort of HDR blending with multiple exposures. Or try using the camera's DR setting.

  • @mikereese9747
    @mikereese9747Ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much. I was having such a rough time with sectional charts questions during the practice test. Clean and simple! Thank you again!

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @ArminHirmer
    @ArminHirmerАй бұрын

    great, thanks

  • @antoniomosby2890
    @antoniomosby2890Ай бұрын

    WOWZERS thanks for breaking down 5:32. 🤦🏾. I was having a really hard time understanding how to find this answer and you made it really clear. I need to subscribe to your channel. Thank you again!!!

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    You’re welcome, glad it helped!

  • @Castro_World
    @Castro_WorldАй бұрын

    Just took my test this morning, Passed with a 90%. Thanks for the helpful info

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    Congrats!

  • @yrruny
    @yrrunyАй бұрын

    Hi. Im still figuring out the settings here on X100V but for some reasons, only movie mode is not grayed out and everything else is especially image quality setting. How do I rectify this? I might’ve pressed something 😅🙏

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    Only Movie settings are available? Then you might be in the Movie Drive mode.

  • @StarLightDotPhotos
    @StarLightDotPhotosАй бұрын

    Thanks for this video!! I have Sunny AZ as C7 now!!

  • @evelyngovea9095
    @evelyngovea9095Ай бұрын

    I love you! I was freaking out. My LCD was off

  • @user-om7if1pf3l
    @user-om7if1pf3lАй бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @asd7959
    @asd7959Ай бұрын

    can you please help and advice how can i assign automode scene selection to a button in fujitsu xs20?

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    I don't believe it can be programmed to a button. Closest you could get to a shortcut would be to put it in My Menu.

  • @asd7959
    @asd7959Ай бұрын

    @@PeltierPhoto when I go into FN settings to assign functions I dont know what is this automode option called in the select menu, perhaps it is not there at all?

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    @@asd7959 it's not in that menu and thus can't be applied to a button.

  • @tomwear4613
    @tomwear4613Ай бұрын

    Great video for explaining structured keywords. I love Photo Mechanic for a lot of things, but as a stock shooter and editor who is constantly dealing with tons of keywords, I have to say setting up and maintaining a hierarchy in Lightroom is WAY easier and more intuitive than this. That said, if you are dealing with metadata (keywords, etc.) that is already embedded in an image, PM is considerably better than LR since LR works in a catalog space and not directly on image files.

  • @makeetz
    @makeetzАй бұрын

    When I’m on video mode, my ISO is always set to 800 and it cannot go below that as the values are greyed out? Is there a way to choose values below 800 when shooting video? I’m on Manual and have the dial set to C

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    Are you recording HLG or N-Log video format? That's the lowest you can go in those formats.

  • @makeetz
    @makeetzАй бұрын

    @@PeltierPhoto I’m recording N-Log. Ahh thanks! I was trying to find a way to lower the ISO for the longest time but I guess 800 is the minimum when shoot log

  • @edababak
    @edababakАй бұрын

    @johnpeltier Hello, thanks for great explanation) So basically It means that the RAW files are also getting smaller? what is the file size using compressed format with 35mm mode? Thanks)

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    Not sure what the file size is, I just sold my GFX equipment, but they are smaller.

  • @Omar-jy1gr
    @Omar-jy1grАй бұрын

    Thank you much! Best explanation I have seen so far!

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @Narsuitus
    @NarsuitusАй бұрын

    The f/stop concept also applies to full-power, 1/2 power, 1/4 power, 1/8 power electronic flash lighting.

  • @mrrobbienh
    @mrrobbienhАй бұрын

    Excellent 👍🏻. About to upgrade from an old XE1 to the XT5 and there’s a substantial amount of new info to learn 😅

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    Sounds exciting! Yes it's quite a bit more complex :)

  • @bruceringrose7539
    @bruceringrose7539Ай бұрын

    With respect, 46.9 is exactly equal to 46-54-00 (no seconds), so why is one more precise? The precision is not increased when you convert from one unit (decimal) to another (min-deg-sec). Is 1.0 feet more precise than 12 inches? No.

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    It's not about the conversion, it's about reading the chart. Aeronautical charts are annotated in Degrees-Minutes. If you ignored that annotation and tried to read a chart using Decimal Degrees, you could be several miles off unless you used a chart plotter in the correct scale.

  • @ahyungrocks5509
    @ahyungrocks5509Ай бұрын

    Great tutorial on something I didn't understand for decades while using my cameras

  • @thankyouforinfo
    @thankyouforinfoАй бұрын

    love this

  • @ArkitEk2265
    @ArkitEk2265Ай бұрын

    I tried to use Yongnuo YN560 IV on my X-S20 but the flash settings, especially the commander settings are still greyed out. Any insight on this is greatly appreciated. I can use the YN560 IV on my X-T100 though. Thanks in advance.

  • @willconnelly
    @willconnellyАй бұрын

    My film simulation mode is greyed out in S mode, no auto settings applied - anyone have any ideas?

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    "S" as in Shutter Priority? I can't think of any reason it'd be grayed out then and not in P, A, or M modes.

  • @laika25
    @laika25Ай бұрын

    Or.... don't use auto iso. 😅

  • @highsidephoto
    @highsidephoto19 күн бұрын

    ...which is great if you're shooting in a stable lighting environment. Try that at a race track shooting vehicles moving at triple digit speeds through sunlit areas, areas in shade, or worse yet, areas that have both and Auto ISO rapidly becomes your best friend.

  • @Traveltech360
    @Traveltech360Ай бұрын

    Great video. My brother is taking his test soon this will for sure help him. Your explaination and explaining is so much better then other channels trying to get you to remem,ber the question. Understading how to read the charts is your vidoes benifits for your followers. Great Job

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    Much appreciated, and good luck to him!

  • @pratik_kumbhare
    @pratik_kumbhareАй бұрын

    thanks a lot

  • @samiyoutube4179
    @samiyoutube4179Ай бұрын

    Very good video man. Thank you

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @mariapinto5797
    @mariapinto5797Ай бұрын

    Hi there When I take pictures outside they come out perfectly but when inside they are blurred. Do you know why this might be happening?

  • @mariapinto5797
    @mariapinto5797Ай бұрын

    This only happens when the apperture isn't on auto but I can't figure it out

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhotoАй бұрын

    I'm going to assume that your shutter speed is set to Auto and when you go indoors to where there's not enough light, your manual aperture is too small and it causes your shutter speed to slow down to where you get blurry photos. But it's impossible to know without seeing what's happening. You can check out this Exposure Triangle course if you need more help: photocourses.link/et

  • @byeats1
    @byeats1Ай бұрын

    I had a problem where the FOCUS MODE setting had the CONTINUOUS AF setting grayed out, leaving only the MANUAL FOCUS and SINGLE AF as possible choices. I could not figure this out but you hinted that auto choices could be the cause. I found the problem was in the camera shooting setting menu for IS MODE. If this was set for SHOOTING ONLY or OFF, the problem persisted, but if it was set for CONTINUOUS the problem went away. Quite a relief to have discovered this. Thanks much.

  • @EnniZhuang
    @EnniZhuang2 ай бұрын

    Hello, I have a Fuji film X-A10. I’m having trouble to where when I take a picture, a selfie, it inverts the final photo. But when I go to my settings, it says face detection is off. Do you have any advice on this ?

  • @PeltierPhoto
    @PeltierPhoto2 ай бұрын

    Sorry, I don’t have any experience with the A10.

  • @danhickman7103
    @danhickman71032 ай бұрын

    Super helpful tutorial! Thank you!