1. A method of digital image processing using face detection, comprising: identifying a first group of pixels that include a face within a digital image including determining a degree of focus of said first group of pixels; identifying a second group of pixels that include another feature within the digital image and determining a further degree of focus of said second group of pixels; estimating an importance of each of the first and second groups of pixels, including analyzing size, location within the digital image, or relative exposure of the face and other feature, or combinations thereof; calculating a weighted average on individual objects of the first and second groups of pixels based at least in part on the estimating; and perfecting an auto-focus process based at least in part on the weighted average.