ichidan verb, expression
Literal use for cameras, eyes, or optical devices when the image is not sharp.
この写真はピントが外れている。
This photo is out of focus.
メガネを外すと、ピントが外れて何も
When I take off my glasses, everything goes out of focus and I can't see anything.
ichidan verb, expression
be off the point; miss the point
Figurative use when a remark, answer, or idea is not relevant or fails to address the main issue.
彼の意見はいつもピントが外れている。
His opinions are always off the point.
質問の答えがピントが外れていて、何が言いたいのかわからなかった。
The answer to the question missed the point, and I couldn't understand what he wanted to say.