Capturing surf action with the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

[@bastihansenfilms]

Wow sooo looking forward to this body!! Fun to see that you guys take your time with pro bodies but when they hit the light of day they're rock solid and perform!

[@CanonEurope]

We can't wait to hear how you enjoyed it :)

[@laurenz1337_]

Now they just have to make the body look good and not like some deformed tumor.

[@JesseDriftwood]

Wow! Camera specs aside this was an incredible piece all around. Also the specs are insane :)

[@JesseDriftwood]

Near I was actually surprised at how well priced it is. Without even accounting for inflation it’s still hundreds less than the 1dxii launched at and is a substantial upgrade.

[@oceanadex]

@Nearusually incredible pieces have the equivalent price ticket! It will go sold out!

[@BrianSellers]

Yeah, the cinematography - and the still shots - in this were fantastic. It's so cool to see amazing artists who truly squeeze the most out of their equipment. Such a great film.

[@Sanddesert]

Imagine doing this job instead of sitting inside an office from 9 to 5 :)

[@studentrodolfogodinezgarci9115]

Sanddesert filming and shooting surfers is cool. But surfing is way cooler !

[@hoxide469]

Next level: Imagine to do what you love as job, instead of doing what you have to do, to pay your bills.

[@charlesnetzler2262]

It’s definitely not as easy or fun as it looks.

[@seddam]

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[@oliverlison]

you wil mutate to a fish.

[@bastiasi]

"is pure joy to capture these moments..." you had me there. Incredible storytelling!

[@kevintran1070]

When the best artist has the right tool, the result is OMG!!!

[@LordArioh]

That is so sick! I really enjoy the stories of people who focus on their work rather than on specs and tools they use.

[@Magneira]

Great comment on a video about a camera that is all about specs...

[@LordArioh]

@@Magneira Canon is all about performance and experience. And this dude explained what he does and how Canon makes it possible, rather than comparing di.. specs with every other brand and camera sitting all day in the office chair.

[@Magneira]

@@LordArioh what? Hahah

[@LordArioh]

@@Magneira that's just how I see it.

[@hafiziharris27]

@LordArioh: people who focus on their work rather than on specs Me : reply comment in EOS-1D X Mark III ads.

[@sttv1570]

Dear Canon, Please make more and more videos like this - giving your exceptional tools to "real Pros" who know what they are doing....rather than giving your cameras to some random youtubers who are not even a photographers/videographers in the first place.

[@benthouardphotography169]

Thank you so much Canon ! That was a really great project and opportunity !!

[@CanonEurope]

Thank you for capturing these beautiful moments for us, Ben, so we could share them with everyone! :)

[@danellis7536]

Looks amazing

[@sarvanaa7014]

This man doing his life properly ✌️💞

[@jerrybear5866]

Wow Canon ! That was one hell of a Film .

[@AlexUtreras]

Canon Europe always make the best promotional video!!

[@CanonEurope]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@JulienGarros]

The myth, the legend, Mr. Thouard. Bravo pour ton travail exceptionnel Ben!

[@BradyandJayde]

What an amazing narrative! This is why Canon is my favorite, they focus on the people!

[@CanonEurope]

We love a good story :)

[@joelmoore7345]

so good that I watched it twice!

[@ArthurRosaTV]

Impressive! Canon, I am proud of you. Can't afford this camera though.

[@peterlai1985]

Wow this is very inspiring indeed. Thank you Canon for the video.

[@1ogaz853]

What a great camera for those action sports photographer. We will for sure have a blast with this new body!!!

[@rodelbayon3899]

Praise You . . I'm a believer !!

[@CanonEurope]

Hallelujah :)

[@walmartpimp2]

That shot at 4:04, I've never seen anything like it. Give this guy an award.

[@hakl4398]

Best bts video i have ever seen till date

[@alex0589]

Beautiful piece, regardless of Ben or the camera, the team behind this did good. Looks great.

[@AI-PhotographyGeek]

Awesome adventure, mind-boggling!

[@elizabethmann5338]

Very Impressed by the camera & the photographer!! Excellent job!!

[@NickGranville]

This footage looks incredible. wow

[@vinzaputra]

Hands down.. The beast of 2020 *so far

[@telemaq76]

truly amazing work, great photography and very nice video

[@sonygoup]

Color grading is prefect. Everything is prefect!

[@talgatabdullin2763]

Очень не плохо сидеть весь год на Таити в поисках лучших кадров. И когда Кэнон даёт тебе на халяву лучшую технику, ещё и раньше всех. Работа - мечта

[@S3l3ct1ve]

Really well put, especially the explanations part, it really lets you understand the wealth of the moment and what the "fast" gear really means its not the 20fps its the ability to use that at the moment you barely had a thought of pressing the button... Lag free... that`s the point of great tools...

[@Arri.]

Preordered. After 4 years am finally coming back home.

[@arri5001]

Congrats

[@AlexGalvez28]

I still have my Canon 1D mark IV and I am proud of it, but this new camera is an incredible evolution. I also take pictures in the water and Ben is my reference, my dream would be to go to Tahiti and learn from him. I think I will never change brands. Very very very good and inspirable video!!

[@faysalmehedirahman7724]

I've never seen such wonderful thing in my whole life. It feels like I'm under the ocean. Great captures and amazing video. Cannot afford to buy this camera but still happy to see these amazing stuffs done by the professionals ❤ Love from Asia 🇧🇩

[@themjian]

Simply speechless! Amazing work, amazing camera, amazing people!

[@AK-gs7ek]

This is an absolute mind blowing experience to visualise , this is magic!

[@raghavkankane5579]

Woah! That was nice. Good work canon 😍.

[@STUTTRUP]

What underwater camera housing is that?

[@CanonEurope]

Underwater camera housing is Evo and Delphin from Aquatech Imaging Solutions.

[@andreas.abrahamsson]

Feels like a BBC production. Just incredible! The story, the pictures and the film all come together in great harmony. I am convinced. I will try to buy this camera as it would improve my work quality dramatically coming from a 5D mk 3. Awesome job, Canon! I'm glad I stuck with you! 🙂

[@rhodoliteproductions8344]

Absolutely incredible.

[@AliSiddiqui1214]

The specs are incredible. Still on my EOS 77D but will get this one day IA.

[@Sorennn94]

Great storytelling

[@danangadnan6520]

"DSLR are dead" Canon: "hold my EOS R!"

[@ariq4209]

Did u mean 1-D X Mark III??

[@StomerMadGermzOfficial]

Hold my IBIS

[@SerenityStar3000]

@@StomerMadGermzOfficial IBIS is overrated when the Lenses have good stabilasation. But yes IBIS would be nice anyway :)

[@villageblunder4787]

Except he said it was shot with live view.

[@froznfire9531]

@@SerenityStar3000 For video, IBIS is very important, good lens satibilisation alone is not enough there often.

[@justineclydecerezo9573]

Those shutter speed sound😍😭

[@CanonEurope]

Right!

[@indopacificfilms2354]

Great narrative and fantastic images !! Well done !

[@vemaraju]

I got Sony A7R IV, good job Canon. You make want to get 1D X Mark III. Can't wait to see what you guys do with your Mirrorless lineup in 2020.

[@villekokkonen1841]

Awsome film. but that part where he was with the camera and long lens w/o any straps with a jet ski on the wavy ocean. huh.

[@neomongbinod8972]

Ohh very nice Proud of you.. Love from Nepal🇳🇵

[@Digitalnomad8]

Amazing images and video just beautiful !! Great job mate!

[@hoxide469]

Strong video.

[@Upmacher]

What a great choice to show the power and possibilities of the 1DX MKIII!

[@leefrank2788]

Breathtaking!so sick

[@thomaschrisohoidis7285]

Fantastic shots !

[@HappyGrl41]

Wow, incredible photography in this video!

[@MarkHoltze]

This is brilliant...wow. You guys should really do more stuff like this for your gear launches.

[@rafiexperimental]

I felt those shots

[@CanonEurope]

So did we, so did we... :)

[@renzoqu]

photography is history

[@AndrewM89]

Such a beast of a camera! Definitely looking to get one as soon as possible. Only complaint about this video is why wasn’t it uploaded in 4K? We wanna see that crisp full frame footage!

[@CanonEurope]

Hi Andrew, this video was actually uploaded in 4K. You can change the video quality by clicking the wheel in the player. (A good reason to watch it again in 4K though! ;-) )

[@walterlodzinski6847]

Amazing video. Long live the beast 🤟🏻

[@simon_sreckovic]

I mean of course 1 DX is a great camera but what a hero this man is

[@icemanphotos]

Amazingly inspirational. Thank you! Anybody know the watch that he is wearing?

[@colorsigma101]

Great story telling ! When you, sometimes, have hard time discerning the line between commercial and documentary. Hope we'll see something as good for the C500 II (Sorry the Hans brothers tale is not in the same league as this one) ?

[@peterviragphoto]

Truly inspirational story, stunning frames & amazing piece of gear! May I have he mirrorless version NOW?:p

[@fiveburos]

Pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 beautiful art!

[@DoubleGauss]

I was in this area (Teahupoo) in November, which is well past surfing season, and the waves were nothing like this.

[@CanonEurope]

From what we've learned about surfing from this wonderful experience with Ben Thouard, is that it's all about patience and waiting for the right moment. :)

[@EmmaandGuillaume]

Wooow that's epic! Considering going from my Sony a7riii to Canon for this beast!

[@CanonEurope]

We'd love to hear how you get on with it :)

[@sttv1570]

I ditched the Sony because terrible ergonomic alone, especially the A7 series

[@hagerawitube2449]

I can't afford this camera but it is amazing to watch this video .

[@auomauom]

Canon is king.

[@StephenDavisMonsignor]

Got my 1D X Mark III this past week... and WOW what a camera! Great film and action! What housing is he using?

[@DolfVermeulen]

Love it!! Which underwater housing did you use?! Will it fit in the same housings as the 1DXii?

[@CanonEurope]

Ben used underwater housing by Aquatech Imaging Solutions. Housing fit will vary by make and model, so please check with the manufacturer of the housing :)

[@DolfVermeulen]

@@CanonEurope Awesome news, thanks for the information!!! Any chance you can confirm one of the models he used was the Aquatech EVO for the 1DXII? I did see it in the video!

[@CanonEurope]

@@DolfVermeulen He used Evo and Delphin from Aquatech

[@tonyotv9655]

Aside from the fact that he has a good camera, I want to learn swim just like him

[@formattester6]

killer footage and photos!!!

[@CanonEurope]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertaazaz]

The best video that I’ve seen for a while... for sure I will get mine soon seesh love it😍

[@BrentWeldon]

Amazing Video. Very well made. Ben is the Man!

[@joshmoore2006]

Inspiring video. I'd love to be as skilled as this guy. Both the photographer and the surfer. I'll start saving for one... Might be able to before you get to the MK6 lol

[@vienpajophotography7933]

Beautifully and masterfully done! Also, what lenses?

[@CanonEurope]

Many thanks, and glad you like it. A variety of lenses were used for both the main film and the behind the scenes film. I have tried to collate a helpful list for you :) Ben Thouard (main footage): EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM lens EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x lens EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM lens EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM lens EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Nick Kennedy (behind the scenes footage): EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM

[@vienpajophotography7933]

@@CanonEurope Thank you very much for the time and detail of your reply! I am looking forward to this camera and future developments. :) Thank you for all that you do!

[@JasonTuno]

Absolutely LOVE This video!! Super well done!

[@MarcoLoforte]

Amazing video

Proper video!

[@SterlingSigurdsen]

I’m looking forward to saving up for this and purchasing a couple lenses. This past year has been rough on me, and had to sell my 5D Mk iii, 7D Mk ii, and my C100 Mk ii due to financial constraints. I also had to sell all my lenses. Hoping this year to be back to shooting.

[@ignatprokhoropchyuck4652]

It is absolutely amazing!marvellous!!

[@DC.images]

Stunning images

[@Ultrarmx]

Which fish eye lens was he using? Awesome camera.

[@CanonEurope]

Glad you like it! He used the 8-15 F4 L Fisheye USM.

[@ScoopsTroopsRugby]

AMAZING!

[@MichalOlender]

Looks dope!

[@TheRealKingYeti]

This video was absolutely breathtaking ❤❤ now just need to get me one of those cameras and a board 😂😂

[@74sach]

Did anyone noticed warp stabilisation at 0:22 ?

[@royalenfieldrider1311]

Thats very awesome, beautiful, excellent 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌⚘

[@aniruddhasawant1]

Amazing!!! 20 fps is magic😍

[@ezbzpop]

stunning shots!

[@maogtahay.]

This video is so amazing. Which camera you recorded this video?

[@CanonEurope]

Hey! We're glad you like this video ( so do we ;-) ). This video was fully captured on the brand new EOS-1D X Mark III.

[@CLouis]

It says in the start of the video that it is entirely recorded with 1dx MK3

[@maogtahay.]

@@CanonEurope thanks bro.

[@alpha_pixel_]

@@CanonEurope Can you beat Sony a9 ii..

[@photosquare_by_punam]

Amazing 😍😍😍

[@ExploreTravelCapture]

As a sony alpha camera user I am excited for the competition cannon brings with this camera! I am truly impressed by not just this camera and its specs but by the film itself! Can not wait to see what cannon does with their mirrorless line up to match this camera! I wouldn't object to a switch if the specs matched this in the mirrorless body

[@CanonEurope]

Glad to hear you like what you see, Cody :)

[@ExploreTravelCapture]

Canon Europe love it keep it up!

[@rishabhkankani1776]

Kindly mention the underwater case link.

[@martinekwall4671]

Absolutely stunning footage and photographs. Love it!! The camera is a knock out ; )

[@Steveg23071]

I'd like to see him do all this but with a t2i

[@sanogamble7797]

Canon is King

[@srinivasansachidhandham3800]

wow what a dedication ... ADMIRE YOU

[@cesarequevedo8943]

Incredible company! I hope they continue improving their cameras. My first point-and-shoot camera was a Canon (back in 1989 in High School!) and Ive owned 3 cameras, one video camera and many other accessories (ALL Canon!). I've never been disappointed by them. One time, I had a camera that had a tiny problem but was 5 years old. I wrote to them and asked them how much it'd be to repair since I was willing to pay. They told me to send them my camera. One month later I got it back fixed and they charged me nothing!!! From that day one I told myself..."Canon...you just gained a customer for life! This year I'll get me a new DSLR....Guess what brand I'll buy?!?!... ;-)

[@MrJayamohan]

Amazing details ! 💙💙💙💙💙

[@nagaseminarian]

Beautiful!

[@leocalbry]

Just make me dream ! One day maybe I will touch this jewel 💎