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There are no specific regulations against taking photos during take off and landing - as long as you are not endangering the crew and passengers.

Each airline, however is free to have their own policies. For example some will not allow cameras with external battery packs.

For more detailed discussion on this, check out this post on photo.stackexchange.com.

Keep in mind take off and landing are the most critical parts of the flight and it is where most accidents tend to happen.

These days most cameras are digital ones, some even have wireless connections options, but some people still use chemical ones. So if there are rules, do they cover all cameras?

• If you are using a cellphone camera, then make sure your phone is in "airplane mode".

• If your camera has wifi/bluetooth - it is wise to turn off these options as long as the seatbelt sign is fastened - perhaps during the entire flight if not just to save the battery.

• "Chemical camera" - I am not sure what you mean here, because as of 2010 there are no more Kodachrome processors. So I doubt you'll see many with these cameras.

My personal recommendations:

1. Carry one standard fast prime, one wide fast prime. You won't need anything else since the cabin is quite a small environment. It also has very low light - so carry a fast prime instead of a flash which can be distracting to other passengers. A fisheye also comes in handy, especially if you are shooting cabin shots, like this:

2. Avoid using the flash; even on your portable camera or cellphone.

3. Tripods are not allowed to be setup in the aisles for safety.

4. Selfie stick = No.

There are no specific regulations against taking photos during take off and landing - as long as you are not endangering the crew and passengers.

Each airline, however is free to have their own policies. For example some will not allow cameras with external battery packs.

For more detailed discussion on this, check out this post on photo.stackexchange.com.

Keep in mind take off and landing are the most critical parts of the flight and it is where most accidents tend to happen.

These days most cameras are digital ones, some even have wireless connections options, but some people still use chemical ones. So if there are rules, do they cover all cameras?

• If you are using a cellphone camera, then make sure your phone is in "airplane mode".

• If your camera has wifi/bluetooth - it is wise to turn off these options as long as the seatbelt sign is fastened - perhaps during the entire flight if not just to save the battery.

• "Chemical camera" - I am not sure what you mean here, because as of 2010 there are no more Kodachrome processors. So I doubt you'll see many with these cameras.

My personal recommendations:

1. Carry one standard fast prime, one wide fast prime. You won't need anything else since the cabin is quite a small environment. It also has very low light - so carry a fast prime instead of a flash which can be distracting to other passengers. A fisheye also comes in handy, especially if you are shooting cabin shots, like this:

2. Avoid using the flash; even on your portable camera or cellphone.

3. Tripods are not allowed to be setup in the aisles for safety.

4. Selfie stick = No.

There are no specific regulations against taking photos during take off and landing - as long as you are not endangering the crew and passengers.

Keep in mind take off and landing are the most critical parts of the flight and it is where most accidents tend to happen.

These days most cameras are digital ones, some even have wireless connections options, but some people still use chemical ones. So if there are rules, do they cover all cameras?

• If you are using a cellphone camera, then make sure your phone is in "airplane mode".

• If your camera has wifi/bluetooth - it is wise to turn off these options as long as the seatbelt sign is fastened - perhaps during the entire flight if not just to save the battery.

• "Chemical camera" - I am not sure what you mean here, because as of 2010 there are no more Kodachrome processors. So I doubt you'll see many with these cameras.

My personal recommendations:

1. Carry one standard fast prime, one wide fast prime. You won't need anything else since the cabin is quite a small environment. It also has very low light - so carry a fast prime instead of a flash which can be distracting to other passengers. A fisheye also comes in handy, especially if you are shooting cabin shots, like this:

2. Avoid using the flash; even on your portable camera or cellphone.

3. Tripods are not allowed to be setup in the aisles for safety.

4. Selfie stick = No.

There are no specific regulations against taking photos during take off and landing - as long as you are not endangering the crew and passengers.

Each airline, however is free to have their own policies. For example some will not allow cameras with external battery packs.

For more detailed discussion on this, check out this post on photo.stackexchange.com.

Keep in mind take off and landing are the most critical parts of the flight and it is where most accidents tend to happen.

These days most cameras are digital ones, some even have wireless connections options, but some people still use chemical ones. So if there are rules, do they cover all cameras?

• If you are using a cellphone camera, then make sure your phone is in "airplane mode".

• If your camera has wifi/bluetooth - it is wise to turn off these options as long as the seatbelt sign is fastened - perhaps during the entire flight if not just to save the battery.

• "Chemical camera" - I am not sure what you mean here, because as of 2010 there are no more Kodachrome processors. So I doubt you'll see many with these cameras.

My personal recommendations:

1. Carry one standard fast prime, one wide fast prime. You won't need anything else since the cabin is quite a small environment. It also has very low light - so carry a fast prime instead of a flash which can be distracting to other passengers. A fisheye also comes in handy, especially if you are shooting cabin shots, like this:

2. Avoid using the flash; even on your portable camera or cellphone.

3. Tripods are not allowed to be setup in the aisles for safety.

4. Selfie stick = No.

There are no specific regulations against taking photos during take off and landing - as long as you are not endangering the crew and passengers.

Keep in mind take off and landing are the most critical parts of the flight and it is where most accidents tend to happen.

These days most cameras are digital ones, some even have wireless connections options, but some people still use chemical ones. So if there are rules, do they cover all cameras?

• If you are using a cellphone camera, then make sure your phone is in "airplane mode".

• If your camera has wifi/bluetooth - it is wise to turn off these options as long as the seatbelt sign is fastened - perhaps during the entire flight if not just to save the battery.

• "Chemical camera" - I am not sure what you mean here, because as of 2010 there are no more Kodachrome processors. So I doubt you'll see many with these cameras.

My personal recommendations:

1. Carry one standard fast prime, one wide fast prime. You won't need anything else since the cabin is quite a small environment. It also has very low light - so carry a fast prime instead of a flash which can be distracting to other passengers.

2. Avoid using the flash; even on your portable camera or cellphone.

3. Tripods are not allowed to be setup in the aisles for safety.

4. Selfie stick = No.

There are no specific regulations against taking photos during take off and landing - as long as you are not endangering the crew and passengers.

Keep in mind take off and landing are the most critical parts of the flight and it is where most accidents tend to happen.

These days most cameras are digital ones, some even have wireless connections options, but some people still use chemical ones. So if there are rules, do they cover all cameras?

• If you are using a cellphone camera, then make sure your phone is in "airplane mode".

• If your camera has wifi/bluetooth - it is wise to turn off these options as long as the seatbelt sign is fastened - perhaps during the entire flight if not just to save the battery.

• "Chemical camera" - I am not sure what you mean here, because as of 2010 there are no more Kodachrome processors. So I doubt you'll see many with these cameras.

My personal recommendations:

1. Carry one standard fast prime, one wide fast prime. You won't need anything else since the cabin is quite a small environment. It also has very low light - so carry a fast prime instead of a flash which can be distracting to other passengers. A fisheye also comes in handy, especially if you are shooting cabin shots, like this:

2. Avoid using the flash; even on your portable camera or cellphone.

3. Tripods are not allowed to be setup in the aisles for safety.

4. Selfie stick = No.