Photographing rare wildlife with the Canon EOS-1 D X Mark III

From the waves in Tahiti, we move to the southern Kalahari, where Marina Cano photographed curious creatures and elusive endangered species in the first wildlife shoot with the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III.
"When I started photographing wildlife, I was just focusing on achieving beautiful pictures, but in the time I spent with animals, little by little, I really fell in love with them." Marina's approach to wildlife changed: instead of making purely artistic images that celebrated different species, conservation became much more central to her work. She wanted to use the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III's advanced range of features to photograph more familiar animals such as meerkats, cheetahs and giraffes as well as rarer and often endangered species such as pangolin and wild painted dogs.
To shoot a range of wildlife subjects at different distances, Marina took lenses from wide-angle to telephoto in her kitbag, which included: Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM, a Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM, a Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x, a Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM and a Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM. "Seconds are precious in wildlife photography, so the autofocus on the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III is fantastic because it's so fast," she says. "It's probably the highlight of the camera for me... I think it's the best camera on the planet." With red sand and dust everywhere, the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III's weather sealing also came in handy, as well as the silent shooting when shooting animals she didn't want to alarm.
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This video was filmed on the Canon C300.
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[@ferencbodor]

"..and I take pictures *BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT* but I define myself *BRRRRRRRRT* as a nature lover *BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT* "

[@insertname383]

Why capture the decisive moment when you can capture the whole moment and decide later ;)

[@rovleculina8237]

@@insertname383 Kai! :D :D

[@TakaTakaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Danne Lito because it will be pretty annoying to choose 10 photos when you have done 10.000 shoots. They make sure in the ad that you can ear the brrrrrrrrrrt. I have read that it has a insane noise control with high ISO. Ok that is good, but the brrrrrrrrrt is retarded. + your memory cards will not be able to record all that brrrrrrT.

[@nickreid5939]

memory cards have improved a lot to record a lot and brrrrrrT is what a real wild life photographer is.......we take 10,000 shots then we choose and choose.....edit..edit

[@samuelgraf3192]

TakaTaka the 1DX 3 has two CF express cards which gets you a 1000+ picture brrrrrrrrrt buffer

[@TubaSolotheHiker]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the fact that she's hand holding a 1DX Mark III and a 400 F2.8.

[@mrg6424]

A testament to her, & Canon ingenuity!

[@mogauebenenzer129]

I could tell that this is home🇿🇦. The 1D-X Mark III is a great camera but i only have one kidney left.

[@garou12]

LOL

[@MrGuamani]

Mogau Ebenenzer dream camera for most of us

[@ZaberAnsaryOfficial]

Sold one buying the New iPhone? lol

[@mogauebenenzer129]

Zaber Ansary 😂😂you know it

[@telemaq76]

Wait few years and you can buy one for 1800$. Just be patient

[@TravelwithJean]

Wow, finally a brand that makes good content about their cameras. Thank you !

[@themjian]

LMAO, if you look around carefully, Canon is the only brand that makes great content about the camera.

[@nolaPIC]

@@themjian other brands make camera that makes great content instead!

[@themjian]

@@nolaPIC If you also observed carefully, it's mostly Canon gears that makes the most great contents - Stills or video.

[@bhagyeshrane10]

Gopro?

[@jonneye]

I've waited three years for a better price on this camera. Cannot wait to finally have it in my hands and get to work.

[@RagingBubuli]

This makes me want to sell both of my kidneys.

[@hadiraja5456]

Take a loan from the.bank please

[@skymedic48]

Do it. They are doing great things now with dialysis. 😅🤣🤣

[@ImranHossain-sq6fv]

- Canon Make Something Different That's Why I Love Canon ❤

[@shaolin95]

Different???? Love is TRULY blind 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ImranHossain-sq6fv]

@@shaolin95 I Feel Comfortable With Canon. So I Love Canon . Simple Brother

[@Iphonmm]

Spectacular amazingly taken pictures Canon EOS 1D Mark III

[@DDenDeeen]

Her: I don’t want to disturb them Me: HEAR TONS OF BURST SHUTTER SOUND IN THE VIDEO

[@BelAir101]

Cause you are a really Photographer...

[@larryk6571]

You and all the ones that liked your comment should read about sound effects in videos/movies for effects. Smh...

[@TheGabriel75011]

It's added in post-prod

[@telemaq76]

I never seen an animal disturb by a shutter sound. And I took a lot.

[@albertsitoe7340]

Canon 200D and I am still loving it. I have a kit lens and the 50mm 1.8 not the best gear out there but I sure as hell capture memories over anything else.

[@neovo903]

don't underestimate the nifty fifty! it's a fantastic lens

[@thisis5123]

I love you with all my heart Canon.

[@metcorleone4811]

No matter what better cameras they come out with in the future, the 1dx mark iii will have my heart forever.

[@CanonEurope]

Instant classic 👍

[@SeanAntics]

This is stunning I have always been a fan of Canon equipment wow!!!'

[@TeoLightyear3]

Canon is part of my heart! I love her colours and the high quality of the products! ❤️

[@StephenDavisMonsignor]

Bought mine in May of this year. Love it!! Shoot with it every day!! Outstanding piece of equipment!

[@mmarsbarr]

"I could use more light but I don't want to disturb it, so I am shooting with high ISO" CLACK..... CLACK.... CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK

[@chiscogti]

Hahahaa It was only one shot after she said that

[@snehar_older7412]

🤣😆

[@longliveclassicmusic]

mmarsbarr Right!? 🤣

[@navpreetsingh8156]

Can't believe this has no silent shutter, wildlife photography only started when Sony turned up to the game a few years ago,,,

[@Raksoforback]

@@navpreetsingh8156 ...but it has silent shutter. 20fps, just like with mechanical - but there's also OVF and noisy mirror.

[@thiy4gu]

The way she smiles when she gets her frame 5:02

[@joshuaprietophoto]

Looks astonishing. I am still using a 6D Mark ii, 6D, 650D and 7D! Now that the 1DX Mark iii is coming out, I might finally be able to afford a used 1DX Mark i!

[@saulmirandaaliaga]

What a beautiful video. Well done, Canon and well done, Marina.

[@Teacher2Polis2XtraRice]

I love this camera when it comes to speed and ISO. It's just for my hand.

[@cashino]

TeamCanon, one day I'll own one :-) Images look amazing Marina ~

[@bikecommuter24]

Amazing camera I have seen the reviews of how heavy it is and whatever and I laugh at those videos and here is Ms. Cano carries it like its no big deal. This camera is made for people who go out into not so friendly to camera areas and get the job done.

[@_galterius]

Exactly this camera is a rock

[@nolaPIC]

This is a commercial! Paid for by Canon! Does anyone really think that she walks around with that 400 2.8 all the times?

[@nolaPIC]

@@_galterius more like a brick.

[@oliversmith1072]

nolaPIC I can carry a canon 1d Mark iii and a 300mm F2.8 all day, is not as bad as you think

[@neovo903]

@@nolaPIC Was that a 400 2.8? I thought it was the 200-400 f4 1.4x as I could see the switch to change between

[@manuelup]

Super orgullosos de tener a esta Cántabra entre los mejores fotógrafos de Naturaleza del mundo. Sus imágenes hablan por su trabajo y dedicación.

[@benkisanjay6528]

C300 is simply amazing, I was watching this at 480p in mobile, felt like full HD. Then watched this at max resolution in laptop, even better, C300 and 1D X mark iii are my favorite cameras

[@thayerross]

I saw this last week, then tried to find it the next day to show a friend and it was gone. Now its back !!!! loves this one!!!!

[@diegozalduondo]

Not only the camera makes a photo great , the glass and of course the person behind all of that :)

[@yohanlafond3928]

No need a 1Dx mk III to make good pictures in Africa ! A good guide and good light are the key ! @yohanlafond

[@chiscogti]

And your iphone

[@krazyk57]

The babies were too cute.... Great capture..👍😎

[@skymedic48]

The south African accent is absolutely beautiful. Almost melodic in nature.

[@mauriziocascone]

Amo i lavori di Marina Cano, riesce a trasmette tantissime emozioni attraverso i suoi scatti. Complimenti per il video, fatto benissimo, della camera cosa si può dire, è semplicemente strepitosa, grande Canon!

[@TakaTakaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Well it has to be annoying choosing some photos when you have 10.000 photos session.

[@camerahack1986]

One day I will own this one day !!

[@smoke4131]

Yes, when DSLRs will be dead and everybody has mirrorless cameras

[@MrAyybee2cold]

Just another poor guy which doesn’t matter because the images don’t change.

[@jerrybear5866]

@@smoke4131 just another spec hungry guy who doesn't give attention when it comes to process .

[@smoke4131]

@@jerrybear5866 the only advantage it has over other manufacturers is Dual pixel AF And what process are you taking about ? There are cameras from sony which has better dynamic range and ISO performance

[@jaezryl]

@@smoke4131 zero impact on images or creativity.

[@ruchiranimantha3233]

Wooow This is so Amazing... You are so so so good for Wildlife & for Cam...

[@metalero32]

Excelent! Saludos desde Cruz del Eje, Argentina

[@subratseet6836]

Wonderful as always. Is this Kalahari part of Tswala park. I had been to Kgalagadi and what a beautiful place.

[@johnmeyerquintero1214]

Marina es la mejor.

[@Gsd_Experience]

I got 6d mark II and 400/5.6, great for short distance...plus 2 other lenses, pretty happy with my gear

[@rodrigo4379]

I think they need to do more types of this videos where real photographers say something about the camera, ik thats not a review but ik that canon has crazy potential that other brands dont have. I have my 6D since 2014 and i shot soo many landscapes, lots of old building and made some work in weddings. Everyone is like oh that camera is old, you should get a sony. You know when the gear works with your mind... you dont need change. If it works.. it works. I might buy the next eos R or a 5d mark iv or if the V comes out.

[@davesouthwood1545]

watch the surf photography one, its amazing! the guy lives in tahiti, he is incredible, this girl is nothing compared

[@dangermanv6133]

Jared polin has a real world review on this camera. Episode is like 1 hour long which is very detailes

[@koolkutz7]

That camera body is bigger than Marina's head. I like her quote; "If I make a beautiful photograph, it is because the animals are beautiful" (oh, and maybe it's because I am using a camera/lems combo worth around 17K!) ;-)

[@glincegeorgeej8448]

I too want to become a wildlife photographer...! ❤️

[@saubhagya_srivastava]

The 1DX definitely for wild life photographers

[@horselover7744]

The wild dog photo at 7 seconds Is just stunning Wonderful work !

[@MaxMonkeyGT]

i love the colour of it!

[@ZebraBandit69]

I literally cried to those pictures

[@CanonEurope]

Sounds like they were good tears :)

[@ZebraBandit69]

​@@CanonEurope Of course, animals are so precious and beautiful

[@ExploreTravelCapture]

More and more I want this camera so badly.

[@KARHUGAMECHANNEL]

Господи, какие же афигенные снимки! Действительно, дикая природа прекрасна и очень важно, чтобы камера не подвела в самый ответственный момент, что бы и фокус попал, и скорострельность - чтобы не пропустить момент и высокие ИСО, что бы чувствовать себя уверенно при недостаточном свете. Сам снимаю на 5д3, бывает студия, но в основном - собак в движении. Часто фокус не успевает. Думаю переходить на 1дх. Перешёл бы на 1дх3, тк на сегодня - это просто топ в DSLR, но очень дорого)

[@nishuthakur376.]

1dx mark iii is best canon camera

[@TheMustafakahn2]

Amazing video

[@ExploreWithSonamJerry]

Superb capture and awesome camera....

[@jamesmiller8419]

You are an inspiration.

[@launderground]

my low-light bathroom selfies would be so dope with this camera.

[@REC.709]

She just turn into my hero!!! Awesome to look threw your lens!

[@2136enrique]

4:04 I even don’t want to be 150cm away from this beast😂😂

[@LordArioh]

and here is YT full of wusses complaining about the weight of the camera. That was amazing, Canon photographers are the best.

[@CanonEurope]

Thanks for the lovely note. We do work with amazing photographers :)

[@gujjutraveller8568]

love your photography

[@GautamSingh-yn9cb]

Way to go canon 👍with 400 2.8 price reduced canon is suddenly under radar of many sports and wildlife photographers. And add 1dx body on it you got the best combination. Ps : I am Nikon user

[@zaheerkader7426]

Ima gonna guess she benches 200 to 220? Squats at least 350? She be handholding that beast like it's a Polaroid 💥

[@ayaanbari6711]

I loved the camera since its release It's a awesome thing from canon Thank you canon for such an Awsome camera

[@Mr09260]

I love the Kalahari

[@dfnkmedia492]

Team Canon all the way till death do us part 👌

[@Vlogsbyvenkat]

Great video loved the whole video

[@rathodnoor]

Awesome Documentary

[@jaredbunga4763]

My absolute dream camera !

[@chantaljacques7664]

Very nice introduction to the Canon 1dx Markiii. Very envious of your photo opportunities!

[@joseortiz6255]

Incredible work of art... Beautifull...

[@videosuperhighway7655]

The A-10 of cameras. Animal spotted. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt.

[@Najafiphotography]

I love wildlife photography.

[@KhangNguyen-ez3kw]

so inspiring

[@H3LM1_99]

wow...this is the king.i used canon 6d mark ii for my birdphotography and i was happy with this 6d mark ii.but 1 dx...its extraordinary, hope someday i can have it.😄

[@patricjunglas4372]

That Setup is so amazing! Love the pictures that she took. But over 20k is too much for me😂

[@mrz1342]

You said 20MP in this camera is quite enough for large print to see perfect details of images? If is sufficient why we need to have more and more MP in new cameras? And if is not true, why you don’t move to a higher MP camera with higher buffer that you need for wildlife photography? Thank you

[@alessandromicalizzi1689]

Best Canon ever, i want it 😍😍

[@petar1008]

7D here :) I have it for 10 years now and is still working like Swiss clock. Btw. how do u become Canon ambassador!?!?!? I want to be one :D

[@bikecommuter24]

I'm still using my 7Dmkii and 200D

[@Humaskephotography]

I'm using a 7D as well and am considering getting another if this one ever breaks haha

[@HeinrichGossler]

I upgraded from a 7d to a 6dMK II, I the ISO performance is a very big advantage, with the 7D you dont want to shoot over 400iso, but with the 6d MK II, I Can shoot at ISO 4,000 no problem!

[@Humaskephotography]

@@HeinrichGossler I'm typically shooting between 1,000-2,000 ISO on my 7D without any issues. Anything after about 3200 it's becomes more of an issue but can still be easily fixed in post. Could just have got lucky with my camera though.

[@daviddowling9830]

They ask you,you don’t ask them

[@TapanPGondaliya]

Love from India 🇮🇳 Your photography is amazing 😇

[@cammpilla7649]

This is awesome. Good job.

[@trjchannel2065]

i love canon

[@newnatsfan]

Handheld with a 600mm lens? Wow! More power to her! Or is that 800mm?

[@CanonEurope]

They are getting lighter :)

[@boomboom3485]

In One frame she had 200-400 with extender, don't know about others

[@andreasoberg2021]

With practice almost anyone can handhold a 600, but you need to practice a bit. Sometimes I will just grab these larger lenses for a walk to get more used to them and build some strength so that you are ready when you need it and I'm not a big guy by any means.

[@Baer9471]

That advertisement of a camera that almost cost as much as a car

[@Reiza]

5:06 thats the kind of face when I get that money shot

[@bonifacemunyuira8468]

She looks like tom cruise🤔

[@glitchmanshandle]

Tom close

[@ardamutlu6506]

Tamy Cruise

[@veernarzary635]

She must be a relative😂😂😂

[@sgpork]

Lol. So. She should be happy or sad.

[@youtubefanboy8360]

Boniface Munyuira well... you’re not wrong, but

[@Skankanama]

oney day.. this will be mine....

[@JPS4inLA]

I can't wait for Top Gun 2! Great photos Maverick

[@TexasPelican]

Terrific pictures and all but my goodness that shutter is noisy! No silent shutter? I love Canon and shot Canon for many years but Sony is the future and my equipment is now Sony.

[@Todd_Kuhns]

I'm fascinated that she hand holds a lens that size. Would love to see some numbers that she was shooting at

[@nrh_photography204]

All clicks super mam.. i like 1dx m3

[@saschamajert1679]

More Humans should do stuff like that too see and feel how awesome Animals and this Planet is. One Day i own a Kamera like this 🙏🏼 Thanks for the Video 🍀

[@Mostcarpiot]

Its like shooting a mg42

[@kelvincamis2011]

I'm happy with my 80D and my L series lenses but, 1 DX iii it is my dreamed camera. I always said to my wife, when CANON have this specs on a 1 DX series I will buy a 1 DX and here it is. My hand shake every time that I see that beast. It's going to cost me a divorce (again) that what my wife said and she was serious. LOL but I'll do it no matter what. Thanks again Canon. (Wildlife photographer)

[@conqueroroftheworld7956]

very nice

[@oscarx6384]

It looks very practical and comfortable... XDDDD good ad...

[@ARTANE01]

Amazing camera but if you want to stay light move to micro 4/3 and shoot handheld with a 100-400 leica.

[@gwwtech5782]

What an awesome camera! Someday I’ll get one! :)

[@jordigrau_wildlife]

Genial la 1D X Mark III. ¿Que trípode utiliza?

[@hussanfsf]

Nice work

[@kaak4737]

sublime !

[@ChrisSmith-pt6hc]

Awesome video! 👏🏽

[@SONYzsx]

so beautiful

[@aguynamedatidade]

That sound at the end hit me right in the 80s. And I wasn't even born then.

[@JerrysCinematicvideosJerry]

1dx mark iii body + Memory card = My Kidney😂

[@cheemsdoge977]

I really like canon but I'm still using my 10 year old Sony nex 3 with a kit lens... Can't really afford anything

[@timmymuresan8516]

That's amazing.❤️🙏