Abstract: The low level tripod configuration of this invention consists of an additional leg being attached to the tripod at or near the head of the tripod. Typically, a tripod holds a camera or any other optical device at specific heights above the ground. Usually the height can be set at anyplace between about 14 inches to about six feet. However, if a close up shot requires the camera to be in a lower position, the tripod can not be set for a lower position. Therefore, in accordance with this invention, an additional leg is added to the top portion of the tripod using various type of attachment methods. In this manner, the tripod can be set on the additional leg and two of the original legs of the tripod in a generally horizontal position. The camera or other optical device can be placed at any position from ground level to the height allowed by the tripod by using the configuration of this invention. The additional leg can be attached and locked in a range of positions.