A compact, lightweight, portable aid, which provides effective stability at slower speeds or with long lenses, is the tabletop tripod, a tried and well proven accessory that has three robust extending legs that can be locked in any position. By adjusting its small, neat ball head it is easy to change quickly from horizontal to vertical orientation, Leica M photographers can also enjoy the benefits of this handy, flexible unit by bracing it against a wall, a tree, or their own shoulder, to provide effective support - the possibilities are infinite.