K10D Advice on product shooting please

Hello, I have just attempted to take a photograph of my K100D using my K10D. Why might you ask? I was bored and decided to try and recreate a studio shot using 4 pieces of white paper and a sofa. First I put the k100 on a sheet of white paper and then propped 3 sheets around it. I then adjusted iso (100) and white balance and then metered and added EV1/3. After a few adjustments I got the following shot which has been changed to black and white and cropped in picassa. http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1235118542&size=l After looking at the shot i decided to compare it with something more professional so i googled and found this shot of the K100D http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2006/press-image/200624-02.jpg Now i have a question. To take my picture I used the standard 18-55 kit lens and no lighting. Please could someone tell me how i could possibly get the same amount of detail that the second picture has achieved? Am I right in thinking that a macro lens has been used? Would be interesting to hear your points of view.

Thanks, James

all in the lighting...i'm sure you could create a similsr shot with a light tent and one flash unit.

Have to agree. I think the detail you have is fine, you just need to work on the lighting.

I notice the room's reflection in the lens. You may want another angle, or have a sheet in the front as well with a hole cut in it just big enough for your lens.

You may need larger light sources (larger sheets of paper) to avoid the hot spots and give more even lighting around the full surface of the camera being photographed.

Hi, Thanks Don and amoringello for your replies. I'm going to try again with some table lamps placed in various positions and try the paper round the K10D lens. These are my first proper digital cameras so I have lots of learning yet. I'm guessing that when using lighting I will have to be careful not to mix different types of lighting together so that I can achieve a correct white balance. If anyone else has any tips please let me know.

Thanks, James