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.
Just to keep the story accurate, when she told me I couldn't use it, we were parked at the gate and the cabin door was open.