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cbdives · 07-09-2012, 06:09 PM

I've never heard of the "No Camera" rule though I don't teach for the PADI organization.

Depending on conditions I sometimes tell my students to leave their cameras behind on the very 1st dive...but that's only a precaution so they don't loose their cameras.

Joe

gpbullock · 07-09-2012, 06:23 PM

Without Open Water Diver cert. you're limited to shallower depth and more instructor/dive master control/oversight. The camera thing is probably a precaution so an untrained diver is paying more attention to what's going on without the distraction for the diver or DM.

cbdives · 07-09-2012, 09:08 PM

I can't believe PADI has a specific rule. It is an instructors call. I know my students...Most are really good the water....but if someone is nervous or unsure, I don't want to task overload them. That's the only reason I would restrict a camera opportunity for them.

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07-09-2012, 06:09 PM	#11
cbdives Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Posts: 178	I've never heard of the "No Camera" rule though I don't teach for the PADI organization. Depending on conditions I sometimes tell my students to leave their cameras behind on the very 1st dive...but that's only a precaution so they don't loose their cameras. Joe

07-09-2012, 06:23 PM	#12
gpbullock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ridgecrest,CA.USA Posts: 1,537	Without Open Water Diver cert. you're limited to shallower depth and more instructor/dive master control/oversight. The camera thing is probably a precaution so an untrained diver is paying more attention to what's going on without the distraction for the diver or DM.

07-09-2012, 09:08 PM	#13
cbdives Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Posts: 178	I can't believe PADI has a specific rule. It is an instructors call. I know my students...Most are really good the water....but if someone is nervous or unsure, I don't want to task overload them. That's the only reason I would restrict a camera opportunity for them.