autofocus

noun

au·to·fo·cus | \ ˈȯ-tō-ˌfō-kəs

Definition of autofocus

: an automatic focusing system (as on a camera)

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Its autofocus, video capabilities, and subject tracking have all been extensively fine-tuned. — Chris Welch, The Verge, "Fujifilm’s new X-T3 mirrorless camera upgrades everything that matters most," 6 Sep. 2018 Look for features like fast start-up and autofocus, high zoom, large sensors, 4k video, and electronic viewfinders. — Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, "The 10 Best Compact Digital Cameras for Capturing Your Adventures," 17 Apr. 2019 The front camera has 8 megapixels of resolution and autofocus. — Dan Seifert, The Verge, "Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review: more, more, more," 17 Aug. 2018 But digital displays and autofocus are not reasons why the M10-D costs $8,000—you're paying for the camera's relationship between its viewfinder and the lens. — Alexander George, Popular Mechanics, "The New Leica M10-D Is Delightfully (and Infuriatingly) Old-School," 6 Nov. 2018 The camera has a 24.3 megapixel sensor with ultra-fast autofocus and shooting. — The Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping, "Nikon D750 with 24-120mm VR Lens Kit," 7 Nov. 2016 This is the pinnacle of the X-Series so far, improving upon the X-T2 with more advanced autofocus, blazing-fast continuous shooting, and video output that firmly puts it in the same conversation as Sony and Panasonic. — Chris Welch, The Verge, "Fujifilm X-T3 review: the do-everything camera," 24 Oct. 2018 Ellis came up in a time before autofocus, auto exposure, auto anything. — John Kelly, Washington Post, "In 1936, Washington got a jolt from a photograph of a monumental lightning strike," 23 May 2018 And the rear camera has optical image stabilization and better autofocus. — Jacob Kastrenakes, The Verge, "How to choose between Apple’s iPad and iPad Pro," 28 Mar. 2018

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