Definition of Autofocus

1. Noun. An optical device for focussing a camera or other instrument automatically.

Generic synonyms: Optical Device

Definition of Autofocus

1. Noun. (electronics) A feature of some cameras and other optical systems that allows a correct focus on the subject to be obtained automatically ¹

2. Verb. To focus automatically. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Autofocus

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Autofocus

autoethnography
autoexplosive
autofade
autofecundation
autofecundations
autofill
autofire
autoflash
autofluff
autofluorescence
autofluorescences
autofluorescent
autofluorescing
autofluoroscope
autofocus (current term)
autofocused
autofocuses
autofocusing
autofocussed
autofocusses
autofocussing
autoformat
autoformats
autoformatted
autoformatting
autogamic
autogamies
autogamous
autogamy

Literary usage of Autofocus

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands by Barry Boyce (2004)
"In fact, the autofocus feature typically only works above water; underwater, they are fixed focus cameras. The MINOLTA* model that I have used has an ..."

2. The High Performance Toolbox: Succeeding With Performance Tasks, Projects ...by Spence Rogers, Shari Graham by Spence Rogers, Shari Graham (1998)
"... developed by Polaroid 1983: Kodak introduces the disk camera 1985: Minolta markets the world's first autofocus SLR system 1992: Kodak introduces PhotoCD ..."

3. What Makes Industries Strategic: A Perspective on Technology, Economic by Martin C. Libicki (1996)
"... fly-back TV transformers, autofocus camera lenses, and carbon fibers for sporting goods.46 Europe illustrates the advantages of being able to develop ..."

4. Electromechanical Design in Europe: University Research and Industrial Practice by D. E. Whitney (1993)
"... for complex products like autofocus cameras having 500 to parts 4. Integration of design process steps into monolithic software systems with common data ..."

5. Computer Science Research Activities in Asia: Software Technology and by David K. Kahaner (1994)
"A well known example is the Honeywell vs Minolta case associated with autofocus technology; it also illustrated the "strong, broad rights" concept. ..."

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