The copy stand is used to take photos from above. Its not very good for larger objects but is great for small ones. You can rearrange things in a nice composition and its easy to change the background using coloured card.
The lights are at 45 degrees either side of the stand. You can use either the lens to zoom in or move the camera down. The settings on the camera are: Shutter Speed: 1/60 Aperture: F16 ISO: 100 or 200 White Balance: Bulb