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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Smithhill" data-source="post: 1861305" data-attributes="member: 57837">Jon, sorry, I have not given much attention to how you are mounting the camera on the scope.  Now it appears that a rubber cup holds the camera by the extended lens.  Correct me if I am wrong.  I think it is a problem if anything touches a movable part of the lens.  Perhaps this method of support is used by Birders who either hand hold or use the cup holder for record photos, not interested in the quality of the shot.   I do not observe through my scope while digiscoping, so I use a firm threaded attachment of the filter extension tube mounting the lens with the body.  I know you were looking at the mounting to the pod socket.   I believe the P6000 has a tele mount tube that attaches to the body, does it not?  This would be a better attachment method.   I think focusing the scope by eye and then attaching the camera has a couple of problems.   The eye does accommodate to focus on an un-sharp scope image.   It is a different situation if the eye is used to focus on a ground glass, as in the old SLR.   Also any uncorrected far or near sighted-ness translates to an out of focus adjustment.    I do not like to manual focus, but a couple of points.   The best method is to focus quickly for maximum contrast on a detailed and contrasty section, not trying to maximize the detail resolution itself.  Do not go far to find a unsharpness and then focus near to do the same and then try to mechanically split the difference.   Bad.   I have done that with poor optics.  With good viewing and adjusted optics the contrast should instantly POP into sharp focus contrast.  I am also shakey, which shakes the scope.  Oh for a good, compact, electronic step motor focuser that does not have to move the camera, rack and pinion, and all!  Automatic focus in important to me.  The  P6000 may or may not be weak on this feature??  Select the auto method focus that works the best for you.   And of course there is always that stupid blade of grass in front that you did not see until later!   Yes, about to pop for the 4/3 camera.  Hope I at least gain something.                Good luck.        Gene</blockquote>

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