Autofocus

nounStandard termLighting

A system that automatically adjusts an optical device to maintain a sharp image.

An automated closed-loop system that adjusts the focal distance of a lens to achieve maximum sharpness on a target. In automated lighting and advanced projection, these systems use contrast detection, phase detection, or infrared ranging to keep moving subjects or changing projection distances perfectly sharp without operator intervention.

Heard on the job

The mover's autofocus tracked perfectly as the truss was flown out during the scene change.

Also heard as

  • AF