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    Professor Newman on… Autofocus – algorithm versus physics

    Jun 28, 2022 2 minutes

    I’ve recently written several articles on the function of autofocus from a technical point of view, mainly in the context of mirrorless versus DSLR systems. In short, DSLRs operate using advanced optics assisted by computer algorithms, whilst their mirrorless counterparts are based on sophisticated algorithms assisted by optics. DSLR AF systems have

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