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Re: Camera focus

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Originally Posted by Calvin_1631
we have our camera mount all done and we had code and it worked fine. We took a sanp shot and it was very clear. But when we put it away and got it out the next day our focus was messed up. we took a screenshot and it was really blurry. we have tried to get it clear but we cant. how can we do this without turning it 1/2 way left or right to focus. also our camera can find and track the light within 3-4 feet. when we get out of that range the camera can't find the light. do we first have to refocus before we can track the light farther away?

I know last year some teams suggested wrapping teflon tape (used in plumbing) around the lens several times to help keep it in position once the focus was achieved... (just a thought).
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