A stand or support for the camera box and lens, by means of which
the box and lens can be raised or lowered or moved about the room
with facility.
The stand best suited for the purpose is one that is strong, and
heavy enough to be very rigid and firm, but not so heavy as to be
cumbersome and difficult to move. For raising and lowering the
camera, which in some cases is quite heavy, there are several
appliances, such as levers, screws, weights, &c., &c., and [p117]
the different styles of camera stands may be designated by the name
of the mechanical power which is applied for that purpose, viz:
Lever Stands, Screw Stands, Balance Stands.