Abstract: A support device for cameras and like articles that comprises a base member (10), mounting means (11, 64) for support means (16) removably carried by the base member for mounting of a camera or like article thereon, and a plurality of support legs (32), which are detachably mountable to the base member (10) to project therefrom in a plurality of different selected orientations relative to the base member and to provide selected support functions. The support legs (32), when not performing the support function, may be housed in bores (38) in the base member (10).