NOVELTY - An attach-and-release assembly is directly connected to a camera to connect the camera to a tripod. It has a mechanism that secures or holds the camera with respect to the tripod. The attach-and-release assembly includes a handle for tightening the position of the attach-and-release assembly with respect to the camera. It includes adaptors provided to fit in different models or sizes of the camera.    USE - Attach-and-release assembly or mounting device for a tripod of a camera or video recorder. Uses include but are not limited to a surveying equipment, telescope, binocular, laser equipment, tracking or marking equipment, optical equipment, decoration item, store sign, product display or level calibration equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The need for intermediary quick release plate is eliminated. This allows a user to attach things to the camera without requiring a tool. Rather than screwing on the tripod, the camera can be attached directly and quickly to the tripod mount hole.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The attach-and-release assembly includes one or more soft, compressible, or flexible screw, thread structures, or components. It is connected to one or more pumps, tanks, compressors, one-way valves, or pressure-relief valves. The tripod includes one or more pivoting legs, hinged legs, flexible legs, rigid legs, goose-neck legs, segmented legs, snake-shaped flexible legs, telescopic legs, foldable legs with one or multiple folds or hinges per leg, hydraulic legs, mechanically-raising-legs, inflatable legs, balloon-type legs, tube-type legs, legs made of series of small beads, flat legs, cylindrical legs, legs with suction cups at the end or bottom of the legs, curved legs, S-shaped legs, T-shaped legs, plate-shaped legs, sliding-plate-shaped legs, pairs of legs, multiple small legs, flexible small legs, horizontally-connected legs, independently-adjusted legs, or any typical legs or supports. The attach-and-release assembly is made of plastic, elastic material, nylon, bubble-protection material, layered material, soft material, synthetic material, shock absorbent material, hard material, solid material, liquid-containing material, gas-containing material, pressurized-gas-containing material, balloon-type material, inflatable material, gel-type material, natural material, leather, water-proof material, oil-protected surface, paper, cardboard, stretchable material, elastic band, net-shape material, mesh, hollow material, cushion material, solid object, magnetic material, metallic material, metallic sheet, metallic chain, array of metallic rings, 2-dimensional structure, multi-dimensional structure, flat structure, non-smooth plate, smooth plate, folded structure, hinged objects, hinged plates, hinged micro-plates, connected tiles, brick-shaped material, ceramic tiles, stone tiles, artificial material tiles, glass tiles, transparent material, translucent material, clear material, reflective material, containing mirror, fluorescent material, metal-plated material, painted material, rug, woven material, bamboo, carpet material, wooden material, sticks, insulation material, water-cooling jacket, air-cooling jacket, heating-element jacket, insulation jacket, or any compound, chemical, or composite material. It is connected or attached to a picture frame, clock, notebook, calculator, solar cell array, battery, pen holder, pen, pencil, magnetic plate, magnetic decoration, magnetic pieces, Velcro (RTM: Hook and loop fasteners), hook-and-loop, dual lock, fastener, rubber band, light, LED, LCD, display, TV, radio, thermometer, pressure gauge, biometric sensor, thumb or fingerprint recognition module, combination lock, lock, password entry input, keyboard, input device, pointing device, speaker, microphone, telephone set, keychain ring, hook, video game, music player, downloading unit, wireless unit, communication unit, antenna, small computer, small web browser, voice, video, picture recorder, vehicle, building, pole, external batteries, housings, flash assemblies, steady cam mounts, global positioning system (GPS) devices, or any electronic or mechanical device, apparatus, system, toy, decoration, or equipment. The attach-and-release assembly or mounting device is also connected to one or more sources of air, fluid, powder, gel, dust, sand, gas, liquid, pressurized gas, hot gas, foam, bubble material, or air bubble. The attach-and-release assembly is controlled by a computer, processor, or logic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an illustrative diagram of a quick-attach-and-release configuration.