Jack,

Is this what you remembered? My son built it for taking pictures for his e-bay postings (unlike most of the junk photos we find in e-bay). We change the background sheet using various pieces of colored poster board from the craft stores. The real key to this setup is using a tripod and the macro setting on your camera.



Here's the Zoo Cougar that was photographed during that session:



Camera & lens used for this shot cost around $1200.00. Here's a picture with my $169.00 camera on macro (not in the light box):



This was shot using my Panasonic DMC-FX01 without a flash. I shot it on my desk blotter just holding the camera. Built in image stabilization makes a big difference, especially with shaky hands.

Joe