<p>James: Thanks for posting that image! It helped give me more of an idea of how a copy stand works. I think, though, that I'd need to find a copy stand that was tall enough so I could get the entire spread into the image. A smaller copy stand would be fine for my smaller found object pieces, though. Do you still use yours? what kind of work do you photograph, out of curiosity?<br /> Leszek: Thanks for this tip!<br>
<br /> Lex: Yes, I'd like to add my own equipment rather than use the publisher's if at all possible since I live in Toronto and my publisher is in NYC. The latter would be ok if I know everything will be fine the first time, but that's probably wishful thinking. :-) And yes, I'm realizing as I read everyone's helpful comments and thinking about my own situation: I'm going to need a very TALL copy stand. I'm also not tech-savvy enough to ask the right questions when looking for this studio gear, nor do I have the tech know-how to modify equipment (my husband might, though).<br>
<br /> After the holidays (too crazy in stores right now), I think I will go into Toronto shops and describe my situation (armed with info from all of you --- THANK YOU!!!) and try to get the right gear. Not sure if I can afford a new camera AND all the proper supporting mounting poles/rails/lighting/etc, but we'll see.<br>
<br /> I'll let you know what happens. Thanks again for everyone's advice,<br>
<br /> Debbie</p>
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