autofocus
noun
au·to·fo·cus
ˈȯ-tō-ˌfō-kəs 
: an automatic focusing system (as on a camera)
autofocus
verb
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In this mode, the camera skips autofocus and instead focuses to a preset distance, selectable via the menu.
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PCMAG, 29 June 2024
This camera features autofocus, perfect for taking quick photos or blogging throughout your day.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024
The powered autofocus worked well enough in my tests that there was no need to use the manual control on the remote to improve it.
—PCMAG, 25 June 2024
The on-sensor autofocus system is based on Canon's Dual Pixel CMOS AF II engine and can track both people and animals.
—Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 5 June 2024
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PCMAG, 29 June 2024
This camera features autofocus, perfect for taking quick photos or blogging throughout your day.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024
The powered autofocus worked well enough in my tests that there was no need to use the manual control on the remote to improve it.
—PCMAG, 25 June 2024
The on-sensor autofocus system is based on Canon's Dual Pixel CMOS AF II engine and can track both people and animals.
—Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 5 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for autofocus
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“Autofocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autofocus. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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