That is a loooooooong pen!
I'd suggest a pic with the top taken off but still in the pic.
Also, get a stand of some sort for the camera. Make sure the macro setting is on and use a timer to take the pic. It'll come out much sharper.
You need to re-read the original post. His camera crapped out and he took the pictures with his scanner
You need to re-read the original post. His camera crapped out and he took the pictures with his scanner