Is there a way to turn that crap off?

Please use the search, this question has been asked to death.

As for the answer (besides making phone calls while you take the photo etc) is no.

Dude, you've been around for like 6 months....but whatever...thanks for the answer.

type "camera sound" into the search bar and you'll see what he's talking about. That questions gets asked several times a week.

got it....thanks!