Pantanal, Brazil - July 6, 2020 - As the last destination of forthcoming coffee-table book with endangered species and unique ecosystems, Thorsten headed to the world’s biggest tropical wetland and UNESCO World Heritage Nature Site – Pantanal. With high humidity, scorching temperatures up to 40°C and tropical rainstorms, the wetlands presented a plethora of challenges for the wildlife photographer. Most Pantanal floodplains are submerged during the rainy seasons. Photographers hoping for a chance to capture rare animal species must face harsh conditions with able equipment to support their quest. Home to hundreds of rare mammalian, bird, reptile, amphibian and fish species, with the rarest residents among them such as the Jaguar, Ocelot, Giant River Otter, Marsh Deer and the Hyazinth Macaw, photographers must have patience and luck. “Life is full of unrepeatable moments. When conditions are tough, the EOS-1D X Mark III lets you capture winning images before the competition,” says Thorsten.
Thanks to the evolution of the EOS-1D series, Thorsten can take advantage of its fast autofocus capabilities and 12-bit internal RAW movie when shooting fast-moving wildlife. “The new Canon SLR camera EOS-1D X Mark III camera has two CFexpress card slots. You have a very fast burst rate and can continue to shoot several hundred RAW photos, which is possible only with the most modern technology! Also you can film long 5.5K RAW movies in the highest quality without missing a scene.” However, powerful equipment doesn’t mean a smooth production. Accidents do happen, especially during challenging shooting environments. But that doesn’t mean data loss. “The cards from Wise Advanced have proven themselves in the very humid and hot climate. Even when the card accidentally fell into the sand when changed, it worked perfectly after a short blow! This is very important for me in extreme climatic conditions – that you know that your production is stored safely!”
Credits: Thorsten Milse & Wise Advanced, Photos taken by: Thorsten Milse