autofocus
noun
au·to·fo·cus
ˈȯ-tō-ˌfō-kəs 
: an automatic focusing system (as on a camera)
autofocus
verb
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Faster processing brings snappier, smarter autofocus to the camera too.
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Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
The rear camera has a five-element lens at f/1.8 that supports up to 5x digital zoom, autofocus, HDR 4, Live Photos, panorama shots, and wide color.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Excellent autofocus, eye/face tracking, premium image quality, a massive 61MP resolution, up to 10FPS shooting and a lightweight design are all features.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Most of the esoteric autofocus options in mainstream cameras like the Sony a7C II and Nikon Z6III are best used for challenging scenes like team sports and wildlife.
—PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
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Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
The rear camera has a five-element lens at f/1.8 that supports up to 5x digital zoom, autofocus, HDR 4, Live Photos, panorama shots, and wide color.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Excellent autofocus, eye/face tracking, premium image quality, a massive 61MP resolution, up to 10FPS shooting and a lightweight design are all features.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Most of the esoteric autofocus options in mainstream cameras like the Sony a7C II and Nikon Z6III are best used for challenging scenes like team sports and wildlife.
—PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Autofocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autofocus. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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