Manfrotto FAST GimBoom Carbon Fiber, and Two Gimbals Kit Announced

The Italian company Manfrotto, a well-known manufacturer of photo and video accessories, has introduced a universal camera carbon fiber extension arm for Gimbals named Manfrotto FAST GimBoom Carbon Fiber. Along with the professional 3-axis motorized gimbal stabilizer called Gimbal 220, Gimbal 220 Pro Kit, and Gimbal 460 Pro Kit, which are able to work with DSLR and mirrorless cameras. The gimbals have function buttons and a touchscreen LCD display for switching operating modes and controlling gimbal parameters with one hand.

Manfrotto FAST GimBoom Carbon Fiber

• Length-adjustable extension arm optimized for handheld gimbals
• Allows for jib-like overhead and low-angle movements
• FAST Twist-Lock technology
• Maximum length of 3.8′ in three sections
• Travel-size compact collapsed length of only 20″
• Carbon fiber construction
• Supports up to 14.3 lb loads
• Large rubber handgrips
• 1/4″-20 mounting screw on top
• Accessory mounting threads near the top
• 3/8″-16 bottom threaded hole
• Protective rubber cap on the bottom
• Price: It is now available to pre-order through the Bhphotovideo.com store for $189.95.

Manfrotto Gimbal 220/Gimbal 220 Pro Kit

• 4.85 lb payload
• Touchscreen display with direct access to most gimbal modes and settings
• iOS/Android companion app
• Focus motor with mounting accessories (Gimbal 220 Pro)
• Removable underslung handle
• Arca-Swiss standard platform and quick release plate
• Independent lock on each axis for easy balancing
• Up to 7-hour battery life in normal operation, up to 14 hours in standby mode
• 360° pan, 230° tilt, and 360° roll rotation
• Lock mode: the orientation of the camera is fixed
• Pan mode: the roll and tilt axes are fixed, and the camera only moves left and right
• Follow mode: the roll axis is fixed, and the camera moves left/right or up/down
• All follow mode: the camera moves according to the user’s hand motions
• Price: The Gimbal 2020 Kit has been priced at $399.95 and Gimbal 2020 Pro Kit will cost $499.95 and both are now available to pre-order via the Bhphotovideo.com store.

Manfrotto Gimbal 460 Pro Kit

• 10 lb payload
• Touchscreen display with direct access to most gimbal modes and settings
• iOS/Android companion app
• Focus motor with mounting accessories
• Wireless remote controller for gimbal and focus motor control
• Arca-Swiss standard platform and quick release plate
• Independent lock on each axis for easy balancing
• Up to 12-hour battery life
• 360° pan, 230° tilt, and 360° roll rotation
• Modes
• Lock mode: The orientation of the camera is fixed
• Pan mode: The roll and tilt axes are fixed, and the camera only moves left and right
• Follow mode: The roll axis is fixed, and the camera moves left/right or up/down
• All follow mode: The camera moves according to the user’s hand motions
• Price: It is also now available to pre-order through the Bhphotovideo.com store for $749.95.

Recently, Manfrotto has announced the release of a new video head with a flat base – Manfrotto 504X Fluid. The new Manfrotto video head has compact dimensions, lightweight, and a flat base.