摘要 |
An automatic focusing device includes a focus detection device for detecting focus data from a plurality of focus detection areas established in the imaging region. A selection device selects a specified area from the plurality of focus detection areas. A focus control device performs focus control of the photographic lens corresponding to the focus data of that specified area. The selection device may include a statistical prediction device for performing a statistical calculation on the past focus data in the specified area and for determining a predicted value of the focus data by extending a trend of the focus data. A statistical determination device determines whether the most recent focus data of the specified area is outside the acceptable range of the predicted value. A statistical tracking device searches for focus data within the acceptable range of the said prediction value and changes the specified area to the searched-out area.
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