Manfrotto Mega Boom 425B

The Manfrotto 425B Mega Boom is a heavy-duty 12-foot boom arm designed for suspending lights, flags, or microphones over a set from above or to the side, keeping stands and cables out of frame. A four-way geared control lets a single operator fine-tune both the boom angle and the counterweight arm independently, making precise repositioning fast even mid-shoot.

Capacity scales with extension: it holds up to 66 lb near the base and 13 lb at full extension, so lighter fixtures can be pushed further out while heavier ones stay closer in. Junior and baby locking receptors on each end let it mount directly onto compatible stands and accept a wide range of grip and lighting accessories, making it a workhorse for overhead lighting setups on set.