Lighting setup for photographing books

Soldato
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I would like to setup a small studio space for photographing books and printed matter for a design portfolio.

Ideally I would a background support system but initially looking a starter lighting setup. However I am unsure what the best type of lighting would be best.

I have been looking at Bowens and Elinchrom but would like some advice from the more experienced before purchasing. Should I be buying a continuous or flash system with a remote trigger?

I have been looking at the Elinchrom D-Lite 4 IT Studio 2 Go:
http://bit.ly/f7f5fd

Any advice on models and kits would be very helpful.
 
Just noticed that there are replies to my thread, apologies for the delay in replying. They will will be for a design portfolio which will be used both in print and online.

As well as books, I would also be taking images of other printed material. Something similar to the following images –

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/225/examplesi.jpg/

I want to use a grey background so will need something to shoot on as well.

Thanks.
 
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