autofocus
noun
au·to·fo·cus
ˈȯ-tō-ˌfō-kəs 
: an automatic focusing system (as on a camera)
autofocus
verb
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Even with some ambient light, the picture quality is great, and the autofocus ensures a sharp image every time.
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Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
On the photo side there's faster autofocus and some improved subject tracking algorithms for people, animals (dogs, cats, birds), cars, bikes (and motorcycles), trains and airplanes.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2025
There's quicker autofocus to look forward to, with phase-detect AF and AI assistance to tackle a range of moving subjects including animals and vehicles.
—New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
The iPhone 3Gs featured a 3-megapixel autofocus camera.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
On the photo side there's faster autofocus and some improved subject tracking algorithms for people, animals (dogs, cats, birds), cars, bikes (and motorcycles), trains and airplanes.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2025
There's quicker autofocus to look forward to, with phase-detect AF and AI assistance to tackle a range of moving subjects including animals and vehicles.
—New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
The iPhone 3Gs featured a 3-megapixel autofocus camera.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Autofocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autofocus. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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