a device that focuses a lens, camera, etc. automatically
also written auto focus or au·to-fo′cus
autofocus
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Noun
(uncountable)
- (electronics) A feature of some cameras and other optical systems that allows a correct focus on the subject to be obtained automatically
- This camera has autofocus, so it's more expensive.
Verb
(third-person singular simple present autofocuses or autofocusses, present participle autofocusing or autofocussing, simple past and past participle autofocused or autofocussed)
- To focus automatically.
- My camera makes a funny sound when it autofocuses.
- The camera was autofocused before the picture was taken.
Origin
auto- + focus
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autofocus - Computer Definition
A feature of all digital cameras that automatically aligns the lens to make the subject in the image sharp (in focus). Pressing the shutter button halfway down generally displays a rectangle in the viewing screen indicating where the camera has identified the subject. See focal length.
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