ICameraControl::put_FocusRelative method (vidcap.h)

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The put_FocusRelative method sets the relative focus. The relative focus indicates the direction in which the lens group is moving.

Syntax

HRESULT put_FocusRelative(
  [in] long Value,
  [in] long Flags
);

Parameters

[in] Value

Specifies the relative focus. The size of the value represents the speed at which the focal point changes; a higher value represents a higher speed. To get the possible range of values, call ICameraControl::getRange_FocusRelative.

Value Description
0 Stop focus motion.
Positive value Start moving the focus closer to the object.
Negative value Start moving the focus farther away from the object.

[in] Flags

Zero or more flags. See CameraControlFlags. If the CameraControl_Flags_Auto flag is used, the Value parameter is ignored and the camera sets the default value.

Return value

Returns an HRESULT value.

Requirements

   
Minimum supported client Windows XP with SP2 [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header vidcap.h
Library Strmiids.lib

See also

Error and Success Codes

ICameraControl Interface