Abstract: A tripod (1) for the support of apparatus in general and, in particular, of optical or photographic apparatus and the like is described and comprises a spider (3) in which a plurality of legs (2) converge and a pillar (12) arranged to receive the apparatus and having a stem (11) housed in a seat (4) of the spider, the seat extending through a pivotably adjustable element (21) of an articulated joint (22) formed in the spider.