autofocus
noun
au·to·fo·cus
ˈȯ-tō-ˌfō-kəs 
: an automatic focusing system (as on a camera)
autofocus
verb
Examples of autofocus in a Sentence
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The minimal breathing effect is good news for vloggers who rely on autofocus, and the manual focus experience is equally enjoyable for cinematographers who prefer that operation.
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PCMAG, 26 Mar. 2024
This instant film camera is full of features, including a self-timer, double exposure, and autofocus.
—Deanna McCormack, Parents, 19 Mar. 2024
Our expert didn’t like the way the autofocus fluttered, but if that is a non-issue for your purposes, this is a great little camera for content creators on the go.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2024
Its precise autofocus delivers an impressive resolution, ensuring clear and detailed imagery.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 10 Mar. 2023
The new model also has an advanced autofocus prediction algorithm for more reliable focusing, even when shooting continuously moving subjects.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
The telescope’s stellar autofocus feature, meanwhile, provides sharpness during viewings.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2024
That last toggle supports near, far, or full-range autofocus, with 10 meters as the cutoff point.
—PCMAG, 1 Feb. 2024
The front camera is 16 MP and also doesn't have autofocus.
—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 23 Jan. 2024
PCMAG, 26 Mar. 2024
This instant film camera is full of features, including a self-timer, double exposure, and autofocus.
—Deanna McCormack, Parents, 19 Mar. 2024
Our expert didn’t like the way the autofocus fluttered, but if that is a non-issue for your purposes, this is a great little camera for content creators on the go.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2024
Its precise autofocus delivers an impressive resolution, ensuring clear and detailed imagery.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 10 Mar. 2023
The new model also has an advanced autofocus prediction algorithm for more reliable focusing, even when shooting continuously moving subjects.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
The telescope’s stellar autofocus feature, meanwhile, provides sharpness during viewings.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2024
That last toggle supports near, far, or full-range autofocus, with 10 meters as the cutoff point.
—PCMAG, 1 Feb. 2024
The front camera is 16 MP and also doesn't have autofocus.
—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 23 Jan. 2024
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“Autofocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autofocus. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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