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I just learned that by touching the view screen I can change where the camera focuses.  When I touch the screen the camera takes a photo automaticaly without me touching the shutter button.  How do I get control of this?  
Hello all. I just purchased a Canon EOS Rebel SL 1. I do plan to slowly learn how this camera works, but my immediate purpose is to take wide angle indoor photos of my rental property so I can post awesome pictures to Craig's List and Zillow! I usual...