Camera stand

Abstract

The present invention is a camera stand for use by a professional photographer in connection with a camera or a flash unit bracket having the camera mounted thereon. In one embodiment, the camera stand comprises a mounting surface adapted to securely engage with a camera or a corresponding mounting surface of a flash unit bracket having a camera and flash unit mounted thereon. The camera stand further comprises first and second leg members extending downward from the mounting surface. The camera stand further comprises a multi-purpose leg member extending downward from the mounting surface. The multi-purpose leg member comprises an upper portion connected to the mounting surface and a lower portion engageable with a work surface such as a table or desk. The multi-purpose leg member further comprises a hand grip portion positioned substantially below the mounting surface. With the camera stand of the present invention, a professional photographer may place the camera stand on the a work surface to orientate the camera and/or flash unit in a stable upright position during non-use. During use, the professional photographer may hold the hand grip portion to operate the camera and/or flash unit simultaneously with ease, speed, and proficiency.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.