Designed to be used with Manfrotto wind-up stands for accurate positioning, the Manfrotto 425B Mega Boom - 12 is an essential equipment for any studio or on-location photo shoot. It is made of aluminum, which makes it strong and durable. Use the counterweight sandbag to provide the boom with extra stability. The boom arm has geared crank handles that make it easy to pan, tilt, and rotate it. Also, its length can extend to 3.6 m, which makes it ideal for extensive shoots. The 1-1/8-inch socket on the top lets you mount a variety of attachments. Finally, the twin-section, black boom arm can be folded away when not in use.