Autofocus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autofocus is a noun meaning To focus automatically.
Meaning
To focus automatically.
More Meanings
- (electronics, photography) A feature of some cameras and other optical systems that allows a correct focus on the subject to be obtained automatically
Example Sentences
This camera has autofocus, so it's more expensive.
My camera makes a funny sound when it autofocuses.
The camera was autofocused before the picture was taken.
Word Forms
- auto-focus
- autofocuses
- autofocusses
- autofocusing
- autofocussing
- autofocused
- autofocussed
Synonyms for autofocus
Depending on context, synonyms include AF.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include self-focus, autoexposure, autozoom, autoiris, focimeter, focuser.
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