Description

Presentation of the Manfrotto 022

The Manfrotto 022 is a painted iron counterweight designed for ballasting tubes from 22 to 35 mm in diameter.

This counterweight attaches via a clamp to a heavy, sturdy pole or a compatible lightweight tripod. It adds a mass of approximately 6.5 to 6.7 kg, useful for balancing an offset load or preventing tipping of a tripod-mounted setup.

The Manfrotto 022 features a locking lever. Tightening is done directly on the tube, within the specified diameter range, with no adaptation required for other diameters.

Case studies

• Balancing a heavy pole on a platform when the tube used measures between 22 and 35 mm.
• Balancing a lightweight foot receiving an offset load, within the limits of compatible diameters.
• Studio photo or video setup requiring a fixed counterweight that can be locked with a lever.
• Event recording with compatible tripod or boom arm requiring an additional mass of more than 6 kg.
• Temporary installation where the counterweight needs to be repositioned on different standard diameter tubes.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What tube diameters does the Manfrotto 022 fit?

It accepts tubes with a diameter of 22 to 35 mm. Compatibility outside this range is not indicated.

2. What is the weight of the Manfrotto 022?

The counterweight is listed at 6.7 kg, with a stated product weight of 6.52 kg. It should therefore be considered as ballast of approximately 6.5 kg.

3. Is the Manfrotto 022 designed for use with a heavy pole?

Yes. It is indicated as usable with any heavy and sturdy pole, provided that the tube is between 22 and 35 mm.

4. Can it be used on a lightweight tripod?

Yes. The Manfrotto 022 can also be used with a lightweight tripod . The only thing to check is the tube diameter.

5. Does tightening require a tool?

The counterweight has a locking lever. No specific tools are mentioned for locking it.

Key features of the Manfrotto 022:

• Significant ballast mass: approximately 6.5 to 6.7 kg to balance a setup on a pole or stand.
• Tube compatibility defined: clamp designed for diameters from 22 to 35 mm.
• Lockable fixing: integrated locking lever to hold the counterweight in position.
• Constructed from painted iron: a dense material suitable for use as a counterweight.
• Use on pole or stand: designed for use with heavy, sturdy poles as well as compatible lightweight stands.