EOS REBEL T5, EOS 1200D INSTRUCTION MANUAL

k Shooting Movies
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When [Z1: AF w/ shutter button during k] is set to [Enable] (p.172),
pressing the shutter button halfway during movie shooting will execute
focusing. However, the following may occur.
Focus may become far off momentarily.
The brightness of the recorded movie may change.
The recorded movie may be momentarily still.
The movie may record the lens operation noise.
You cannot shoot still photos when focus is not achieved, such as when
the subject is moving.