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autofocus Antonyms

Opposite of autofocus

Because the opposite of autofocus shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An optical system in a camera or other instrument that automatically adjusts the lens to produce a sharp, clear image of the subject.

Usage Example

"She switched the camera from manual mode to manual focus to capture the fast-moving athletes."

Strongest
manual focus

• adjective (Context 2)

Equipped with or utilizing a mechanism that automatically adjusts the optical focus of a lens.

Usage Example

"The wildlife photographer attached a fast manual-focus lens to her camera to track the birds in flight."

Strongest
manual-focus

Similar words to autofocus

Words similar to autofocus shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

self-focusing
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