[PROBLEMS] To provide a device capable of enhancing the degree of freedom in movement of a stand such as a pedestal by eliminating the need for a cable for connection to the outside.[MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A pedestal (1) for mounting a TV camera (2) has a carriage section (3) having a substantially triangular plane shape and a proper height, a post portion (4) telescopably provided on the carriage section (3), an operation handle (5), and a drive section (7) fixed on the carriage section (3) in order to telescope the post portion (4). One or more batteries (25) for supplying electric power to the TV camera (2) are incorporated in the carriage section (3). Preferably, the one or more batteries (25) are rechargeable and can be detachably attached to the carriage section (3).