An automatic focusing device for camera is provided which makes it possible to
sequentially photograph a large number of frames while ensuring a high focusing
accuracy. A first focusing unit carries out a first focusing operation. After the
first focusing unit carries out the first focusing operation, a second focusing
unit carries out a second focusing operation. A storage device stores a difference
in results obtained by the first and second focusing operations. In sequential
shooting, a controller causes the first focusing unit to correct the result of
the first focusing operation according to the stored difference, and inhibits the
second focusing unit from carrying out the second focusing operation.