Best Car for Photographers | Defender 90 TD5

[@BrendanvanSon]

What's your dream car for photography?

[@Ed_Robson_1970]

I have a 1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5d 4WD minivan kitted out as a camper and I love it. Same as your feelings about the defender, I don't ever rush in it, I just cruise and smile!

[@jcben]

A car ? No way, i need a teleportation device! In real life i'm more and more thinking to buy a van.

[@gordon_kwong]

A fully self driving Cybertruck so I can take pictures while the car drives itself.

[@martyd5819]

The one I own. No payments. Congrats on your ride and happy motoring! I have owned many 4WD and AWD vehicles over the past 50+ years and would make this suggestion. Do not skimp on maintenance. Older Land Rovers are cool. 🚙

[@BrendanvanSon]

Hahahaha. So true.

[@FakeNews_Ignored]

"We" issue was hilarious. Welcome to married life, my friend. 😁

[@harveytrop1637]

Probably the cleanest it will ever be, especially if you go on a lot of adventures. I second the idea of setting up a repair fund.

[@aerofart]

@Brendan van Son Very happy for you guys. Looks like you are having the time of your lives. Enjoy!

[@amyverhague1491]

Congratulations to you both on your new addition!

[@MaciejMarkiewicz]

Have fun and take care both of you!

[@njabsburg]

From Jimny to Defender. You guys are a true inspiration

[@searam1]

That was the year I was going to buy a new Defender 90 in green, the last year for the US. Instead, I bought a two door Chevy Tahoe. It was a great vehicle, BUT I have always regretted not buying the Defender! You new Defender is AWESOME!!! Enjoy! Sean

[@debbieb9815]

Congratulations! I look forward to seeing where it takes you!

[@debbielowe9167]

Sweet vehicle. Congratulations! - Liked the glamour shots too.

[@chrisborgmotorhome]

Glad that you got the Defeder

[@WillyGraves]

Congrats! As someone who owns a wrangle and often rides with now top, be sure you secure your backpack. Only takes a second for someone at a light to grab your bag and you not notice.

[@wendyarthur3941]

Congrats to you and Jodie on your first dream car. How exciting for you both. Have fun and stay safe :) Cheers from Calgary, AB Canada!

[@BrendanvanSon]

Thanks Wendy!

[@GreenTekHaus]

Nice vid today, Brendan and Jodie! Congrats on your new wheels! My dream car for photography is an Audi Q7. We rented one last summer to take everyone in the family on a Western States trip through Utah, Wyoming and Montana, to Yellowstone, Teton N.P.'s. The funnest thing we did with it was get up early in Wendover and drive out to the Bonneville Speedway before sunrise, to catch it coming up over the east end of the Salt Flats. One of the coolest things we've ever done as a family, and as a photographer. I took my P4P drone along with my Z6 and got awesome footage and images, too! However, now I want to get my Porsche 951 (944 turbo) fixed up to use as my photography car. It has a great hatchback area that is not too deep, so it doesn't strain my back when pulling stuff out of it. So my dream is to get that car going again real soon. Plus, it's a blast to drive, which is one of my favorite things to do, too! Hey, sorry I haven't been able to follow your videos as of late, but I was sick and in the hospital with a slight stroke, but I am doing better now. So did you get married already? I remember the engagement video, and that was great! The "we" sort of reminded me of married life so... I am married to a great woman for 20+ years now. Still going strong! Good luck to you both! You make a great couple! -Michael

[@JohnPaul-ii]

Only down side of the soft tops is security. Very easy to have stuff taken out of the back. A large lockable box bolted to the floor in the back might help. Welcome back to the reality many of us all ready live in. A Car, wife, mortgage. Not necessarily in that order. Thanks for sharing again Brendan. And Congratulations.

[@BrendanvanSon]

Yeah, we're going to add a lock box on the coming months.

[@JasonYoder]

Congratulations! Welcome to the "I can go anywhere" community. Just picked up my Wrangler 3 weeks ago. Love it! Still working on the name.

[@Somnrai]

Congratulations.... Best wishes

[@travelwithparashrb]

Many Congratulations !!!! 😍😍🔥

[@ScottRae]

Oh yeh - I got a Defender 90 last year (newer TDCi, not a TD5, and mines was a hard top - same colour though). Defender 90 will do all you want and more, and it's exactly as you described it - you dont want to drive fast cos it's a fun drive! Soft top as well - looks awesome with and without the canvas - good choice! Only thing I would say for me is I just wish it was a *little* bit bigger! it is SO modable - engine remap, suspension, roof tent, seats in the back maybe (not sure how legal that is in Portugal if it's not already fitted with them?? Not legal in the UK). Perfect photographers car indeed! They're back to basics cars (no air con, no ABS, no airbags, etc), but sometimes that's what you need - they're classics and it'll last you forever! Enjoy!

[@michaelwoodford8052]

Defender in my dream car. So jealous but so happy that you can see it potential for its travel capabilities. Look in to tent box.

[@GMC43]

Great choice 😎😎 absolutely love a defender.. bit off topic mate what sunglasses do you have? I need a pair of these 🤙😎

[@schwab21121]

Congrats! You are gonna love this vehicle for a long time. And it looks absolutely mint. Great find.

[@Robert-vj3ec]

HI Guys, congrats on the new to you buggy. It's a bit pricey to fix, but their slogan used to be "you can give it to your grand children". So good on the both of you for your first vehicle...

[@Mee893]

Iconic car! I grew up in a defender and my dream is to own one of those soon. Wising you to enjoy every single moment with this legend!

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Nice vehicle Guys, sure you will have some awesome adventures!

[@felixcesare2481]

Congrats guys 😊

[@MrPWalden]

Congrats guys! great purchase!! many amazing memories to be made with that car!!!

[@Darkhorse88]

This is easily my favorite KZbin channel. Stay down to earth and you'll go far my friend.

[@BrendanvanSon]

Thank you buddy! Appreciate the kind comment.

[@TomRyanElliott]

Defenders are awesome aren't they, well done for getting such a great car. They'll be great for taking you off the road allowing you to get closer to unique locations in the middle of nowhere to get some great shots 📷

[@falithon]

Looks awesome dude, congrats! I remember you talking about getting something like that when we were in Lofoten so glad you've managed it. Just need a sick custom caravan/trailer now!

[@alexanderluna1158]

Congrats on the new wheels!

[@Valadhiel76]

I owned my first car in my early 20s. I had it for less than week. It was a lemon (bought if from some guy who sold cars out of his yard). The engine basically caught on fire. I have not attempted to own a car since. Luckily, I haven't needed to. Living in a metro area like I do now means that I don't really need one. Congrats to you and Jodie on owning your first vehicle. I hope it treats you well.

[@scotty4418]

cool set of wheels BvS, hope you have many happy miles exploring Portugal

[@wendynewing8834]

Congratulations on getting Simba! This was great fun. She looks to be in very good condition for her age too. The climate of Portugal obviously suits her and she has not been knocked about by a busy farmer.

[@victor-ferreira]

Brendan, "Simba" is your face...adventurer, explorer, traveler... PARABÉNS!!! O Defender é BRUTALÍSSIMO!! 👌😉

[@PaulYeghouchian]

Dope bro, congrats!! Sick wheels!

[@johncordontravelstudiophot9608]

That’s very cool Brendan and looks in amazing condition. FFS it’s 20 years old and looking great! These are so expensive here in the UK certainly over £10k here. Enjoy your Landy.

[@jasonkennedy2045]

Congrats bud, love the colour!! 👍😎

[@robvandegraaf132]

Hi guys, this is the best car a photographer can buy. Love Land Rover. Having Landrovers myself for 12 years now. Love it. It's a new lifestyle. Many safe miles.

[@giannisac1978]

A Defender... Canadian spirit never fails! Compliments, guys!

[@TomasEstrada]

Nice dude, looks awesome!

[@KennyTelfer]

Class mate, great choice!

[@maximilianschmitz4605]

Congratulations to the new car! Simba looks perfect for photography! Best sentence of the video: "It's supid, but it has to be done!" :D So true, sometimes you have to do things even though you know that they don't really make any sense

[@davidharvey8816]

Congratulations to both of you 🥂. Looks an awesome car. Wish your health to drive it. Can’t wait to see where it take you 📸📷👍

[@BrendanvanSon]

Cheers, David!

[@ant_hart]

BVS squad is going to turn in to BRS squad pretty quick!...the R standing for repairs!lol the Defender is an awesome off roader but you gotta be handy with the spanners 🔧 👍🏼👍🏼

[@IRLLady]

Congratulations on your first car!

[@sassytbc7923]

Congratulations!!!!

[@BrendanvanSon]

Cheers!

[@Ramage7070]

I Will miss your photography vlogs but look forward to your new Land Rover channel. You think you bought your first car but what you bought was an obsession that will make buying new camera gear seem like a quick pop to the shop for some eggs. Congrats.

[@BrendanvanSon]

Hahaha. I'm not good enough for cars for a car vlog. This will always be a photography vlog. Otherwise, I'd start a new one.

[@jordon492]

I bought a Jimny and never looked back feel so lucky to be a Jimny owner puts a smile on my face every time I'm at the wheel. Personally I prefer them over defenders and wranglers

[@Ed_Robson_1970]

Nice choice! Have fun

[@sergioc.p.7845]

Congrats Brendan!

[@SteveP_2426]

Congrats to you both on your new 'baby'! If it's been looked after you generally can't go wrong with a Land Rover so long as you use it for off-roading or it's just a bit of an uncomfortable gas guzzler. make use of the exploration capabilities guys!

[@MadMalandHobbes]

Congrats guys, nice choice!

[@68spires]

Brendan, congrats on Simba. Being a Portuguese I am sorry to say, find a garage to park the car. In Portugal that canvas might not last long if you leave the car parking on the street.

[@paulakamorim]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Congratulations for your “Simba”! It’s really wonderful!💋🦋

[@sjg6074]

Beautiful country, beautiful LR, beautiful lady..... you’ve got it all buddy 👍🏻

[@jimtipton8888]

A friend had a Land Rover. It was amazing! You'll enjoy it. Off roaders dream! For me, I like the diversity of a 1/2 ton 4x4 pick up. Currently a Ram.

[@BrendanvanSon]

Pick ups are just a bit big for some of the roads in Portugal. But, yeah, as an Alberta boy, I get the pick up thing.

[@siddhantdwivedi9818]

Congratulations for first car ❤️

[@eduardomachado489]

It’s a nice one! 👍🏻 Nice drives!

[@AAAPoolServices]

Congratulations

[@roberthugiphoto]

The Jeep, and you’re right, they are expensive. The running joke for Jeep is the acronym associated with with, Just Empty Every Pocket. But I love the Wrangler I have to going out to do landscape photography. Cheers on the new (to you and Jodie) Defender! Looks like a fun way to take in Portugal!

[@JimReisman]

Enjoy it. Super cool car.

[@alantwigg723]

Nice one Brendan,Don't forget to wave at other defenders you see on the road, if you don't know what I mean soon will.

[@BrendanvanSon]

Haha, same as Jeep owners. I like it. Like a little community.

[@scottman895]

Simba looks like a beast! The Land Rover is a great choice! I have never driven one, but I remember renting a Jeep Sahara when I went to Nova Scotia last year, and it was fun to drive!

[@stevepritchard3970]

Brendan, looks in great condition. All terrain vehicle to go with the all terrain flip-flops.

[@sightseeingberlin]

i bought a porsche 944 when i was 36. wish you best of luck with the landy

[@borissmit7112]

Nice carvlog! I also bought a car to do more photography on more locations I got myself a Mitsubishi Pajero also big enough to camp in.

[@davidleighton214]

This takes me back over thirty year when we bought a Land Rover (before they came up with the suffix Defender) and it was great and fun to drive. I converted it to a sort of camper van. I am sorry that they no longer manufacture this classic design. Enjoy yourself with it.

[@richardkirby3718]

Great car choice. Done a few off road courses in one of those! Great for everything!

[@Bimmly]

Fantastic choice.. welcome to the Landy Family :-)

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

There is no "I" or "me" in marriage... OK, technically they're both in there. But not in reality. Anyway, congrats on the new wheels. I've never seen a Defender but I'm a city boy and a little jealous. Enjoy it!

[@lousmaczylo7281]

LR Defenders are uncomfortable, unreliable, fuel inefficient, noisy, unpractical vehicles ever produced. I had one for 7 years and loved every second of driving my beloved Defender. I miss the smile on my face driving it. NOTHING COMPARES. Total Joy! Enjoy, keep waving at other Defenders.

[@jpsilvan_]

Congratulations on the car. I hope it carries you to make thousands of wonderful images 😃

[@aviatorman8]

That’s so cool! Awesome SUV for the great adventures ahead! Congrats!! You deserve the best and hey it’s not late to own a vehicle at 36!

[@MrCareer707]

I've owned my 1994 Land Rover Defender 110 300tdi for 10 years, I live in the UK and love the Defender, it's a go anywhere vehicle, but, I will stress that being a utility and heavy duty vehicle and taking it's age into consideration things will break and things will need to be replaced as with any old vehicle, don't be too worried about this though, the old Defenders are a piece of cake to work on and the joy of repairing your own vehicle can only be described as thorough enjoyment, get your hands dirty don't be afraid of it and that landy will last beyond a lifetime. You have made a good choice one life live it. And a little history did you know that the defender's predecessor was used by the Australian army in the Vietnam War?

Congratulations on getting Simba! It seems the perfect vehicle for your needs. I anticipate a lot of adventures on it. Looking forward to seeing those. Have a pleasant journey in our beautiful Alentejo. PS: I also had my first car at the age of 35, the one I still drive. And I ride a motorcycle for the first time at the age of 45. Never to late for an adventure ;-). By the way, I'm 50.

[@mornesnyman9734]

Congrats. It is an AWESOME car. Enjoy it.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Hahaha. Welcome to LR ownership. I'm sure it will feel like a family member soon enough. Prepare for friendly waves from other Defender drivers.

[@SimplyAubs]

That Defender looks GREAT! My dream car was a Jeep Wrangler..and thankfully, I DID get to but one!

[@leovarela7053]

Good choice!

[@michalstoch]

Congrats ! ❤

[@BrendanvanSon]

Cheers!

[@twiztedzero1685]

Congratulations on the Defender, it sounds almost Star Trek, Deep Space Nine's "Defiant" ... heh. I mentioned before, but I now ride a pandemic year Northern Cycle Industries, Norco VFR (very fast ride) road bike to trail heads to hike in and out for wildlife photography. I'm a commuter, not a vehicle owner, and right now staying off the buses, subways, and streetcars due to the pandemic issue. Besides it's fun to ride a speedy road bike in and around Toronto. Extra chuffed my Norco cycle is built in Coquitlam, BC and it's got a Maple Leaf on the back! 100% Canadian woo hoo!

[@dangalvin9932]

Good Luck Dan from New York

[@CornishMotorcycleDiaries]

The thing about land rovers is that they are slow, they rust, the engineering is primeval & who doesn't want one? (until you see the fuel consumption that is.) I remember driving a LWB Landy (that's the correct slang for one BTW) many years ago with a big heavy four wheel trailer and when it got over 45mph it was just terrifying, inadequate brakes, vague woolly steering and rock hard suspension. Yours actually looks as though it's never been on rough ground. Congratulations, I'm sure you'll love it.

[@Arlen6010]

Congratulations on your first vehicle!

[@BrendanvanSon]

Thank you! We're so excited!

[@chasinglightandtrails]

Totally jealous! They are so damned expensive in Calgary. I miss my Landy. Forever fixing it but loved it none the less.

[@phynx2006]

Love the vehicle you two chose👌, and the steering wheel is even on the correct side 😂😂

[@martyntorode7126]

Awesome! Beware they can be addictive.

[@matssandquist9258]

Sweet. I think that car is perfect for the place where you live.

[@AntonioCalado75]

Alentejo? Now you got my exclusive attention. I did great astro there last week. Enjoy your car

[@BrendanvanSon]

Currently there. Someone needs to turn the a/c on.

[@AntonioCalado75]

@@BrendanvanSon that is true. I was droning around with 43ºC in Moura. And also did astro with the castle Check my video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH-zi35om5mreMk

[@leevivash9174]

Great choice, glade my guess was wrong on

[@dwightsorensen7313]

Hey Brendon ....Have seen a few here on Van Isld they are cool! Use if a Tacoma for getting out and about great for logging and rec site roads.

[@lefturn99]

Congratulations. Hope you have a repair fund.

[@guyrichard2030]

My dream vehicle for photography is: Mitsubishi Delica 4x4 Diesel 😍🇨🇦✌

[@alistairbeavis1536]

Nice choice. Great colour, but it'll never be that shiny again. I bet the dealership has a valet just to polish up the cars for sale. Buying your first car is exciting. I remember my first car. I was slightly tempted recently by a Defender 90, but I don't really have a need for the off-road capabilities. I second/third the idea of a savings account for car expenses. Put money aside every month to cover repairs, wear and tear (tyres on that LR will be pricey) tax and insurance. I have had my own car since I was 20 and wish I'd done this from the start, it takes the sting out of unexpected repair bills.

[@ronaldzijlstra5802]

Awesome car

[@tim1398]

Is a rag-top wise traveling with all that camera gear?

[@OverlandBrasil]

What a most beautiful and wonderful place, friends, you are to be congratulated, Thanks for the images and the soundtrack. I loved getting to know the place. Surely you have gained a faithful friend to be able to enjoy your corner here. In my corner you will find itineraries of trips and campsites in Brazil. What we do with a lot of affection, if you like to travel for a short trip there in my corner and I will be very pleased to receive you.

[@jorgedesousa8361]

Brendan, don't forget to get a small pair of flip flops to hang from your rear view mirror... :)

[@BrendanvanSon]

Hahaha. Great idea.

[@wolfsheadphotographic2521]

They’re big thirsty & incredibly unreliable, but immensely fun to own & drive! Next thing you know it’ll have a roof top tent & a snorkel! Welcome to the happy world of the 4x4 owner!

[@MrCareer707]

Reliability only depends on how much time the owner is willing to spend on maintenance, if it's maintained Reliability won't be an issue, I've owned my Defender for 10 years, it's maintained and looked after, in that 10 years its only ever broke down once and that was 3 days after I purchased it due to the clutch fork giving up, wear and tear affects every single car built, if a part needs replacing just replace it.