Originally Posted by
mixture
I would never ever dream of using a camera as PIC !
Some of my best aviation photography has been when I've been at the controls! Gives you perfect freedom to align the aircraft precisely how you need it.
I use a four year old Samsung 3 megapixel compact somethingorother when flying. It sits on my belt, out of the way, but when I need it, I can operate it with just one hand.
I find it a good idea to poke it out of the window, so there is no reflection or blurring from the perspex. I do put it on a wrist strap when doing this, just in case...