We did run a few sessions in the hollywood area over the past 8 months. Very well attended. Our online tutorials seem to be doing the trick for a lot of folks, but we are spending our time updating them with the latest setup tips.
The most obvious addition to the M2 we are working on is the microX - it is an optional accessory for the image flip (some cameras like the HD200 do not require it) and works with existing M2 adapters (I know I know, everyone may already know this, but just in case ).
Cheezweezl - Why don't you stop by sometime and we can take a look at your rig. Getting focus and then not sounds like there may be something amiss with your rig.