A bracket for supporting an object, the bracket including a base; a pair of holding plates pivotably mounted to the base with a pivot; a pair of apertures, each aperture disposed on each holding plate; and a shaft including a first end, a second end and a spherical member disposed on the first end of the shaft, the spherical member is configured to be rotatably coupled to the pair of apertures of the pair of holding plates, wherein the object is configured to be supported on the second end of the shaft.

A joint portion for angle adjustment arranged between a leg base portion and a leg support member of an imaging equipment-grade tripod includes a joint fixation member with a joint, a pole member having an upper end connected by the joint of the joint fixation member a lower end connected to the leg base portion, a sleeve provided below the joint fixation member and fitting to the joint fixation member, and a coil spring wound around a central axis of the pole member and pressing the sleeve upward. With the joint portion being fixed by fitting between the joint fixation member and the sleeve, the sleeve is pressed downward to release the fitting between the joint fixation member and the sleeve, so that the joint portion is released.

A panoramic device includes a base member and a clamp member rotatably interconnected within a single plane of rotation with the base that includes a first rotatable knob to selectively inhibit the rotation of the clamp member with respect to the base. The upper surface includes a central region that is at a different elevation than another portion of the upper surface. The clamp includes a pair of opposed surfaces suitable to detachably secure a camera thereto. The one of the opposed surfaces is maintained in a fixed relationship with respect to the clamp member. The other one of the opposed surfaces is in a movable relationship with respect to the clamp member using a second rotatable knob. The first knob and the second knob are rotatably connected with respect to one another.

An optics platform includes a base plate, a swing arm pivotally attached to the base plate so as to articulate in a semi-circular motion around a vertical axis on the base plate. The optics platform further includes a pivot arm that is pivotally attached to the swing arm so as to articulate in a semi-circular motion around a horizontal axis of the swing arm.

A multi-functional and extendable mounting stand has a clamp and an extending assembly including at least one coupling joint and at least one extending rod arranged alternately and connected sequentially. Each coupling joint has a first connecting seat, a mounting seat mounted on the first connecting seat, a second connecting seat mounted through the first connecting seat and the mounting seat, and a knob connected to the second connecting seat. At least one ends of the extending rod is connected to at least one ends of the at least one coupling joint. The clamp is connected to one end of the extending assembly. A holder, a lighting apparatus or a recording apparatus is connected to the extending assembly and can be adjusted to a height and an angular position that allow a user to use the holder in a comfortable pose or to the best recoding or lighting position.

A telescoping support stand comprising handle mounted below a connection housing and a plurality of extendable legs pivotably engaged near the top of the connection housing.

A support device is disclosed for supporting an object. The support device comprises a clamping member applying a compressive force against a base. A lower ball joint member is coupled to the clamping member. A sleeve remember is coupled to the lower ball joint member. An arm member slidably engages relative to the sleeve member. An upper ball joint member is coupled to the arm member. A platform is coupled to the upper ball joint member for supporting the object. The lower ball joint member defines a first pivoting non-planar adjustment. The pivot joint member defines a pivoting planar adjustment. The extension member defines an elevational adjustment. The upper ball joint member defines a second pivoting non-planar adjustment.

A mechanical camera bracket for mounting different accessories to the camera is disclosed that ensures a positive lock through the central hub from which extend a first arm and a second arm, allowing for accessories to be attached and detached without having to remove the entire bracket. The central hub has a clamping knob and defining a common axis about which the first arm and second arm rotate. A first bushing and second bushing are rotatable about the common axis in tandem with the first arm and second arm. The first bushing and second bushing each have a first ramp coupled to a first pressure cup in a first ball head camera mount and a second pressure cup in a second ball head camera mount. The clamping knob is configured to move the ramps along the common axis, thus urging the pressure cups against the ball heads.

A panoramic camera support.

A portable video and imaging system includes a camera for capturing video of an event, and a video recording device for recording the captured video of the event. The camera is housed in a first housing, the recording device is housed in a second housing, and the first and second housings are physically separate. Various embodiments provide for the system to be mounted to a user's body, an article of clothing, such as a shirt or a hat, to a vehicle, or to an ancillary component carried by the user, such as a firearm.