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Inside this Article
  1. Introduction to How Autofocus Cameras Work
  2. What is Autofocus?
  3. Active Autofocus
  1. Passive Autofocus
  2. How Do I Know Which Autofocus System My Camera Has?
  3. Is Autofocus Always Accurate and Faster?
  4. See more »
    1. Focus Lock: The Key to Great Autofocus Pictures
    2. When Should I Use Manual Focus?
    3. Autofocus Video Cameras
    4. Lots More Information
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  1. Introduction to How Autofocus Cameras Work
  2. What is Autofocus?
  3. Active Autofocus
  4. Passive Autofocus
  5. How Do I Know Which Autofocus System My Camera Has?
  6. Is Autofocus Always Accurate and Faster?
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  2. When Should I Use Manual Focus?
  3. Autofocus Video Cameras
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