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autofocus

or au·to-fo·cus

[ aw-toh-foh-kuhs ]

adjective

  1. having the ability to focus automatically:

    an autofocus lens; an autofocus camera.



noun

  1. such an ability.

autofocus

/ ˈɔːtəʊˌfəʊkəs /

noun

  1. another name for automatic focus


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Word History and Origins

Origin of autofocus1

First recorded in 1955–60; auto- 3 + focus

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Example Sentences

While you’re shooting those fast bursts, the A1 performs up to 120 auto-exposure and autofocus calculations per second.

Like the iPhone 12 Pro Max, the Galaxy S21 Ultra has laser-based autofocus, which should also help it get sharp photos in low-light.

At first, I was relying heavily on the built-in autofocus, but I quickly realized that’s a mistake in many circumstances.

I’ve been shooting with an R5 since summer and I’ve been consistently impressed with just about everything it offers, from image quality and autofocus tracking, down to the design and feel.

In the 12 Pro that laser sensor also assists the camera’s autofocus system in low-light situations.

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