Camera and flash unit positioning device

摘要

The present invention is a device for use by a person to orientate a camera in either a horizontal or vertical position while allowing the person to position the light source of a flash unit above the lens of the camera. In one embodiment, the device comprises a base member having a camera support portion adapted to secure the camera. The device further comprises a first handle member engaged with the base member and adapted to allow the person to orientate the camera in either a horizontal position or a vertical position. The device further comprises a first flash unit support member comprising a first mounting portion adapted to removably secure the flash unit. The device further comprises a second flash unit support member comprising a second mounting portion adapted to removably secure the flash unit. either location without interference. Irrespective of whether the person chooses to orientate the camera in either the horizontal position or the vertical position, the person can selectively position the flash unit on either the mounting portion of the first flash unit support member or the mounting portion of the second flash unit support member so that the light source of the flash unit is disposed above the lens of the camera. Further, irrespective of whether the person orientates the camera in either the horizontal position or the vertical position, the handle member is always positioned adjacent to or below the lens of the camera as not to interfere with the operation of the flash unit.