How Autofocus Works - Computerphile

Why are some cameras faster to focus than others? Dr Andy French explains the different approaches the computers inside cameras use to focus.
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This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley.
Computer Science at the University of Nottingham: bit.ly/nottscomputer
Computerphile is a sister project to Brady Haran's Numberphile. More at www.bradyharan.com