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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Smithhill" data-source="post: 1587582" data-attributes="member: 57837">Mike:Concerning scope focus.   When on its own (no scope) the camera has complete control of focus, within the allowable distance limits.   When coupled with the scope the camera is ONLY A PART OF THE FOCUSING OPTICAL SYSTEM.   It can only compensate for bit of off focus by the scope, and that is the end.   The best solution is to put the camera is manual and set the focus somewhere in the middle of the micro zone.   Then focus the scope  so things are sharp.   Now go back to auto focus micro zone with the scope for taking pictures.   Now you know the camera has a good working range to function, and is not trying to focus in an impossible direction when it is already at either the far or near end of its focus range.This procedure has been suggested for the 6000, and I find it works well with my Lumix LX3 also.    Of course a camera will focus better on a contrasty part of the pic.   Unsteadyness from heat waves and from hand contact may also degrade focus ability.   Good Luck.   Keep us posted.  Sounds like you are making good progress.    Gene Smith</blockquote>