autofocus
noun
au·to·fo·cus
ˈȯ-tō-ˌfō-kəs 
: an automatic focusing system (as on a camera)
autofocus
verb
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The lens also features a stepping motor (STM) for smooth and quiet autofocus.
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Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
All three models support multi-zone laser-detection autofocus (LDAF) for quick focusing.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
The specs line up with the Pixel 9a's cameras, but Google says the Pixel 10 has a more powerful imaging pipeline with the Tensor G5 chip, which should offer better results in color, texture, noise, and autofocus.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 20 Aug. 2025
The Vali 1 is also designed to make setup a breeze courtesy of autofocus, auto keystone correction, screen alignment and image resizing to avoid obstacles.
—New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
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Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
All three models support multi-zone laser-detection autofocus (LDAF) for quick focusing.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
The specs line up with the Pixel 9a's cameras, but Google says the Pixel 10 has a more powerful imaging pipeline with the Tensor G5 chip, which should offer better results in color, texture, noise, and autofocus.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 20 Aug. 2025
The Vali 1 is also designed to make setup a breeze courtesy of autofocus, auto keystone correction, screen alignment and image resizing to avoid obstacles.
—New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
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“Autofocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autofocus. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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