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

Recent Examples on the Web The powered autofocus worked well enough in my tests that there was no need to use the manual control on the remote to improve it. —

PCMAG, 25 June 2024 The on-sensor autofocus system is based on Canon's Dual Pixel CMOS AF II engine and can track both people and animals. —

Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 5 June 2024 The five-element lens supports up to 5x digital zoom, autofocus, panorama shots, HDR 4, wide color, Live Photos, and more. —

PCMAG, 25 May 2024 As for autofocus options, the Canon EF 8-15mm F4L is usable on mirrorless cameras via adapters, the Sigma MC-11 for E mount and MC-21 for L mount. —

PCMAG, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for autofocus

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