Paul, don't feel like that, you are explaining in a way that I am not so your help is better than mine, I do things a certain way because that's what is required for my business. Unless people are photographing their pens for inclusion into hi end mags there is no need to go to extreme lengths, all that is needed is a clear, sharp image.
I think terry should chip in a bit more as he has it down really well now and he can relate to some of the problems people are having...come on Terry
Peter