automatic focus

ˌɔtəˈmætɪk ˈfoʊkəs

Definition

Definition of automatic focus - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

photography

TECH.

camera system adjusting lens for clear photos

TECH.

The camera's automatic focus made capturing action shots easy.
With automatic focus, even beginners can take sharp images.
Automatic focus ensures clarity in fast-paced photography.

autofocus

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Expressions with automatic

on automatic pilot

adj.

operating without conscious control

He answered the questions on automatic pilot.

automatic bill payment

system for paying bills automatically

Automatic bill payment ensures your bills are paid on time.

automatic camera

camera that operates without manual intervention

With an automatic camera, you can capture moments without adjusting settings.

automatic door

door that opens and closes by itself using sensors or controls

The automatic door opened as we approached the supermarket.

automatic toaster

toaster that pops up bread when done

I bought an automatic toaster for quick breakfasts.

automatic release

system that lets something go by itself when conditions are met

The fire door has an automatic release linked to the alarm system.

Expressions with focus

laser focus

intense concentration on a specific task or goal

She achieved her goals with laser focus.

focus on the bright side

think about the good parts of a situation

Even after losing, she focused on the bright side.

bring into sharp focus

make an issue clear and understandable

The report brings the problem into sharp focus for everyone.

focus one's eyes

adjust vision to see something clearly

She tried to focus her eyes on the small print.

come into focus

become clear and easy to see

The mountains come into focus as we approach.

focus of attention

primary concern in a situation

Safety was the focus of attention during the event.

focus on

give special importance to one goal, putting your effort there

We need to focus on the main problem first.

focus one's mind

concentrate on a specific task or thought

She needs to focus her mind on the exam preparation.

into focus

adv.

becoming clear or easy to see

The image came into focus as I adjusted the lens.

keep in focus

make sure something stays clear and sharp to see

Please keep the subject in focus while filming.

Terms with automatic focus included in their meaning

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autofocus

photography

feature in cameras for automatic focus adjustment

point-and-shoot camera

photography

camera with automatic focus and exposure settings

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French:mise au point automatique, ...
German:Autofokus, ...
Italian:messa a fuoco automatica, ...
Spanish:enfoque automático, ...
Portuguese:foco automático, ...
Chinese:自动对焦, ...
Japanese:オートフォーカス, ...
Arabic:تَرْكِيز تِلْقائِي, ...
Hebrew:פוֹקוּס אוֹטוֹמָטִי, ...
Russian:автофокус, ...
Ukrainian:автоматичне фокусування, ...
Hindi:स्वचालित फोकस, ...
Bengali:স্বয়ংক্রিয় ফোকাস, ...
Catalan:enfocament automàtic, ...
Czech:autofokus, ...
Danish:autofokus, ...
Dutch:automatische focus, ...
Greek:αυτόματη εστίαση, ...
Hungarian:autofókusz, ...
Khmer:ប្រព័ន្ធផ្ដោតស្វ័យប្រវត្តិ, ...
Korean:자동 초점, ...
Persian:فوکوس خودکار, ...
Polish:automatyczne ustawianie ostrości, ...
Portuguese (BR):foco automático, ...
Romanian:focalizare automată, ...
Swedish:autofokus, ...
Thai:ระบบโฟกัสอัตโนมัติ, ...
Turkish:otomatik odaklama, ...
Vietnamese:lấy nét tự động, ...

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