During Live View shooting, focusing takes time (EOS REBEL T5/EOS 1200D)
04-Feb-2014
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Solution
In [ 
(Face detection) Live Mode], [FlexiZone - Single], focusing will take longer than with [Quick mode].
(Face detection) Live Mode], [FlexiZone - Single], focusing will take longer than with [Quick mode].Set the [Quick mode] for quicker focusing.
In [Quick mode], the dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF operation, using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. You can use nine AF points to focus (automatic selection). You can also select one AF point to focus and focus only the area covered by that AF point (manual selection).
The [Quick mode] setting procedure is explained below.
1. Set the camera’s power switch to <ON>.
2. Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen.
3. Use the <
> keys to select the 
] tab.
> keys to select the ] tab. *Select the [ 
] tab when the camera is set to the basic shooting modes.
] tab when the camera is set to the basic shooting modes.
4. Select the [AF method], then press <SET>.
5. Select the [Quick mode], then press <SET>.
REFERENCE
While the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the <
> button will enable you to set the AF mode etc. on the Quick Control Screen. Please refer to the camera’s Instruction Manual for more information.
> button will enable you to set the AF mode etc. on the Quick Control Screen. Please refer to the camera’s Instruction Manual for more information.
NOTE
Although you can focus the target subject quickly in [Quick mode], the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.