FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a camera tripod or the like showing my new design, in which each leg is in retracted position;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof, in which each leg is partially extended position;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view thereof, in which a universal head is removed from the top of a center column to the intermediate portion of one leg and a platform of the universal head is in horizontal position;

FIG. 8 is a front view of a modified embodiment of the camera tripod shown in FIG. 1, in which three stays connecting the center column and each leg are removed; and

FIG. 9 is a right side view thereof.