autofocus
noun
au·to·fo·cus
ˈȯ-tō-ˌfō-kəs 
: an automatic focusing system (as on a camera)
autofocus
verb
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Setup ease is on the menu too, thanks to autofocus and auto keystone correction, as well as resize for obstacle avoidance.
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New Atlas, 5 June 2025
Flipping things around, the selfie shooter is better than on previous OnePlus phones, thanks to autofocus.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Manual focusing is smooth, while autofocus is fast and positive thanks to four XD Linear Motors.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 27 May 2025
Even so, Panasonic makes some missteps with autofocus: The subject tracking system is poorly conceived, and focus accuracy isn't on the same level as other brands.
—PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
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New Atlas, 5 June 2025
Flipping things around, the selfie shooter is better than on previous OnePlus phones, thanks to autofocus.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Manual focusing is smooth, while autofocus is fast and positive thanks to four XD Linear Motors.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 27 May 2025
Even so, Panasonic makes some missteps with autofocus: The subject tracking system is poorly conceived, and focus accuracy isn't on the same level as other brands.
—PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
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“Autofocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autofocus. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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