Thanks Gene, I'm gratefull for the help/advice.
My setup...screwed to my P6000s thread around the lens is a purpose made tube made by Griturn
http://www.srb-griturn.com/28mm-adaptor-sleeve-for-coolpix-p5000p5100p6000-1374-p.asp to this is attached opticrons DCC adapter via the thread on the end of the camera tube
http://www.opticron.co.uk/Pages/dcc_adapter.htm
This part fits over the eye piece and can be tighted on and is a firm attachment to the scope.
My focusing problems could be caused by the fact that i wear vari focul glasses (graduating down from distance at the top to close at the bottom) so i have to be aware that i'm looking through the correct part of my glasses each time i focus, my thinking is the centre of my glasses being the correct area (middle distance) and really this is only a problem when focusing the scope.
However if the problem is my eyes/glasses then i'm stuffed and may as well give up now :-C
Gene i have taken a series of pictures.
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/spuggyhawk/FocusTest?authkey=Gv1sRgCL_vmZijz66ysQE&feat=directlink
My scope has raised notches on the focusing wheel about a eight of an inch apart.
Pic 1 = is me focusing the scope then attaching the camera
Pic 2 = as above but 1 notch adjustment in focus further away
pic 3 = as above 2 notches adjustment
pic 4 = as above 3 notches adjustment
pic 5 = me focusing the scope then attaching the camera and 1 notch adjustment toward near focus
pic 6 = as above 2 notches adjustment
pic 7 = as above 3 notches adjustment
pic 8 = me focusing on the subject by only viewing the camera screen
I'm not sure if the subject is the right type to use but there you go.
I hope you understand all the above Gene.
Is there one pic sharper than the rest? are any of the pic's pin sharp?
What are your thoughts.
Jon