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 company's autofocus glasses are currently in the final stages of development before their official launch.
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Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2025
There are 16 stops of dynamic range, 30-fps shooting with full autofocus, and Sony's remarkably good AI subject and eye detection as well.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 6 Dec. 2025
Our expert, James Abbott, gave it four and a half stars out of five in his review of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, being impressed by its massive 45MP sensor, image quality and fast and precise autofocus.
—Kat Bayly, Space.com, 30 Nov. 2025
To go back to autofocus, turn the ring and lock it back into the AF position.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
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Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2025
There are 16 stops of dynamic range, 30-fps shooting with full autofocus, and Sony's remarkably good AI subject and eye detection as well.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 6 Dec. 2025
Our expert, James Abbott, gave it four and a half stars out of five in his review of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, being impressed by its massive 45MP sensor, image quality and fast and precise autofocus.
—Kat Bayly, Space.com, 30 Nov. 2025
To go back to autofocus, turn the ring and lock it back into the AF position.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
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“Autofocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autofocus. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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