Paul Zizka is an award-winning mountain landscape and adventure photographer based in Banff, Alberta.
From the peaks of the Canadian Rockies to iceberg-laden seas off the coast of Greenland, Paul’s journey to capture the “under-documented” is a testament to his passion for exploration, his creative vision and fierce sense of determination. These qualities, combined with his keen eye for unique compositions, have resulted in an exhaustive portfolio of cutting-edge images.
Whether it’s wading waist-deep into a glacier-fed lake or chasing auroras from dusk til dawn, Paul is known for an adventurous spirit that draws him to the extraordinary. Highlighting his collection are his signature self-portraits, a wide range of mountain adventure images and compelling landscapes from around the globe.
A prolific adventurer, Paul’s explorations have taken him to all seven continents, as well as to each of Canada’s provinces and territories. In the Canadian Rockies, Paul has hiked extensively in the backcountry and photographed from the summits of countless peaks. His adventures abroad include a 1400-km unsupported double-crossing of Iceland on foot (2004), which is believed to be the first of its kind, and a 1488-km solo crossing of the South Island of New Zealand (2007). He has also explored such destinations as Antarctica, Norway, Svalbard, Nepal, Greenland, the Caribbean, Niue, French Polynesia, Namibia, the Faroe Islands, Baffin Island and the Torngat Mountains.
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055 carbon fibre 4-section photo tripod
Weight 2.25 kg Leg Sections 4 Maximum Height 170 cm Min Height 9 cm Closed Length 54 cm Maximum Height (with Center Column Down) 140 cm Bubble Spirit Level (No.) 1 Carrying Bag Included none Center Column rapid Upper Disc Diameter 60 mm Top Attachment 3/8″ screw Colour Black Easy Link Yes Leg Type Single Leg Angles 25°,46°,66°,88° Leg Lock Type Flip Lock Legs Tube Diameter 29.2, 24.8, 20.4, 16 mm Material Carbon Fiber Maximum Working Temperature 60 °C Minimum Working Temperature -30 °C Safety Payload UNI/PdR 105:2021 20 kg -
XPRO Ball Head in magnesium with 200PL plate
Weight 0.5 kg Base Diameter 60 mm Material Aluminium, Magnesium Front Tilt -90° / +40° Safety Payload UNI/PdR 105:2021 15 kg Bubble Spirit Level (No.) 2 Plate Type 200PL-14 Colour Black Base Type 45 mm Ball Locking Yes Top Attachment 1/4″ screw, 3/8″ thread female Easy Link No Friction Control Yes Head Type Ball Head Independent Pan Lock yes Independent Tilt Lock yes Lateral Tilt -90° / +40° Maximum Working Temperature 60 °C Minimum Working Temperature -30 °C Pan Bar Included No Pan Drag NONE Panoramic Rotation 360° ° Quick Release Yes Tilt Drag NONE Working Height 11.5 cm -
Befree GT Carbon fibre Tripod twist lock, ball head
Weight 1.55 kg Maximum Height 162 cm Closed Length 43 cm Head Type Ball Head Safety Payload UNI/PdR 105:2021 12 kg Maximum Height (with Center Column Down) 138 cm Base Diameter 40 mm Carrying Bag Included Yes Center Column rapid Upper Disc Diameter 40 mm Colour black/silver Leg Sections 4 Top Attachment 3/8″ screw Base Type 40 mm Easy Link Yes Friction Control Yes Min Height 43 cm Independent Pan Lock Yes Ball Locking Yes Leg Type Single Leg Angles 22°, 54°, 89° Leg Lock Type Twist Lock Legs Tube Diameter 14.7, 18.2, 21.7, 25.3 mm Material Carbon Fiber Maximum Working Temperature 70 °C Minimum Working Temperature -30 °C Pan Drag NONE Panoramic Rotation 360 ° Plate Type 200PL PRO Quick Release Yes Tilt Drag NONE -
Befree Advanced Carbon Fibre Travel Tripod twist, ball head
Weight 1.25 kg Maximum Height 150 cm Closed Length 41 cm Head Type Ball Head Safety Payload UNI/PdR 105:2021 9 kg Maximum Height (with Center Column Down) 127 cm Base Diameter 40 mm Carrying Bag Included Yes Center Column rapid Upper Disc Diameter 40 mm Colour black/silver Leg Sections 4 Top Attachment 3/8″ screw Base Type 40 mm Easy Link Yes Friction Control Yes Min Height 41 cm Independent Pan Lock Yes Ball Locking Yes Leg Type Single Leg Angles 22°, 54°, 89° Leg Lock Type Twist Lock Legs Tube Diameter 11.2, 14.7, 18.2, 21.7 mm Material Carbon Fiber Maximum Working Temperature 70 °C Minimum Working Temperature -30 °C Pan Drag NONE Panoramic Rotation 360 ° Plate Type 200PL PRO Quick Release Yes Tilt Drag NONE -
Pro Light camera backpack 3N1-36 for DSLR/C100/DJI Phantom
Weight 2 kg Internal Dimensions 31 x 17 x 46.5 cm Camera Insert Dimensions 31 x 17 x 31 cm External Dimensions 35 x 28 x 49 cm Colour Black Tripod Connection Yes Compatible Drones Models 3DR Solo, DJI Phantom 1, DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Advanced, DJI Phantom 3 Professional, DJI Phantom 3 Standard, DJI Phantom 4, DJI Phantom 4 Advanced, DJI Phantom 4 Pro, DJI Phantom FC40 Laptop Compartment Dimensions 31 x 4 x 47 cm Material Nylon, RipStop, Synthetic Fabric Number of Lenses 7 Personal Compartment Dimensions 31 x 17 x 15 cm Storage for personal items Yes Types of Gear Pro drone, DSLR with grip, Camcorder Type of Bag Backpack