Bill, I think it is a design flaw in those models as I am on my 3rd one, all of which have had times when it won't focus properly. Usually it was cold when I was having the focus issues. I have also had issues with the LCD screen going black, only on vertically oriented shots, turn it horizontal, and the picture view comes back in.
JH, yeah, I hate not having the view finder but it is a trade off for other features I really like. Why would all the big names make them without the view finder anymore? Seems pretty simple, yet so useful in bright light. I just end up point-guessing half the time, same with vertical shots when it's acting up. Suppose I will pony up for the bomber model and give this one to the wife, someday... Hopefully they will start putting the view finders back in by then.