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 has included autofocus chops to help ensure visual remain sharp without needing to fine-tune manually, but there's no mention of other auto adjustment tech such as keystone correction, fit-to-screen or object avoidance.
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New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
The field of view is a bit narrow at 78 degrees, but the autofocus is pretty snappy.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
Both are ultimately edge cases for this particular lens since the 10-18mm formula isn't ideal for rack focus shots, and the wide coverage won't benefit immensely from autofocus tweaks.
—PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
The 33-megapixel sensor is capable of incredibly sharp images, with excellent dynamic range and great autofocus.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
The field of view is a bit narrow at 78 degrees, but the autofocus is pretty snappy.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
Both are ultimately edge cases for this particular lens since the 10-18mm formula isn't ideal for rack focus shots, and the wide coverage won't benefit immensely from autofocus tweaks.
—PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
The 33-megapixel sensor is capable of incredibly sharp images, with excellent dynamic range and great autofocus.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Autofocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autofocus. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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