Supporting devices for small and portable X-ray devices are described in this application. In particular, this application describes a supporting device for a portable X-ray device that contains a movable base unit containing multiple legs with different lengths and heights configured so that the legs have a nestable configuration, an adjustable member extending from the mobile base unit where the adjustable member is configured with an adjustable height, an extension arm connected to the adjustable member where the extension arm is configured to collapse toward and extend away from the adjustable arm, and a connecting member configured to connect the extension arm with a portable x-ray device where the connecting member is able to rotate up to 360 degrees in the x, y, or z direction. The connecting member can also be configured to connect the extension arm with a portable x-ray device so that the portable x-ray device being removable from the connecting member and capable of being operated independently by hand. X-ray systems that contain such a supporting device and such a portable x-ray device are light and easy to move from location to location by medical personnel. The x-ray systems are also extremely versatile during medical procedures because the support device provides a wide range of motion for images to be taken of a patient using the portable x-ray device. Other embodiments are described.
