Supporter of photography? (6)

I believe the answer is:

tripod

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(Other definitions for tripod that I've seen before include "Stand for camera etc" , "Drop it (anag)" , "Torpid (anag.)" , "Pay heed" , "Support needed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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