Originally Posted by CALflyboi
Cameras are considered 'portable electronic devices'. They may be used onboard the aircraft except during taxi, takeoff, landing, and all flight operations below 10,000ft. So, when they make the announcement that PED's are permitted, then you can use your camera. This info is located in the back of the Continental mag.
That may be, but I use my camera onboard all the time and I've never been told not to. This includes before, during, and after taxi and takeoff. FAs have certainly seen me. IMHO the FA was full of it. There are NO restrictions whatsoever on aerial photography. If the FA had meant to invoke the electronic devices rule she would have. The "Because of 9/11" excuse is probably the most absurdly overused excuse I've ever heard. It's the modern, "The dog ate my homework.