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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RJM" data-source="post: 1835454" data-attributes="member: 66340">Gene there is really more to the story here. The LX3 works for YOU because of the digiscoping system you have chosen, i.e., a standard astro refractor and compatible eyepieces. This method has its own pro's and cons that have been debated as nauseum in other threads. And frankly if I were using this digiscoping method the LX3 would still not be my choice since making significant changes in magnification requires fiddling with different eyepieces of very different weights. Folks that have chosen to digiscope with a fieldscope are bound by the OEMs proprietary eyepieces and compatible camera adapters. Their limitations adversely affect the LX3 by further restricting its already limited focal range and its counter-intuative lens movement when it zooms. There's really not much point in digiscoping with a $2000 fieldscope if the method cannot exceed an effective focal length >1500mm. There are cheaper/better alternatives. Finally, given how expensive the LX3 still is, it's a dated camera with general utility and image quality below that of the Canon flagship digicams and even Panasonic's own GF1. Rick</blockquote>