Through overcast skies.

The Black Bird

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I watched a video on how to use my new photo studio, and discovered that I placed the LED lights in the wrong spot.

I had them pointed into the studio, which leaves shadows.

They’re supposed to be on the sides, illuminating the white studio walls:

Shutter speed makes a difference, too, of course.

While trying out the new lens last night, I discovered a problem with the zoom lens.

It was making a whirring/clicking sound, and while it looked like it was focusing, it would not allow the camera shutter to work.

I couldn’t take any pictures with the zoom lens.

A quick Google search suggested that the issue was with some internal problem with the lens and that I should get it serviced.

And after checking on the Canon site I discovered that the lens was out of warranty and not serviceable.

Arrgh.

So at the moment I’m zoom-lens-less. I guess that means I’ll be using the macros more. Ah well.

It’s not like I was using the zoom most of the time anyways, only at ballgames and comic cons and occasionally trying to get a shot of the moon.

So I may or may not end up replacing the lens at some point in the future.