I'm surprised that the ride op took the camera away. Last year, I got in trouble for trying to take away a camera on Diamondback.
I think it is completely and utterly stupid for a person to even think about pulling a cell phone, camera, etc. out on a ride. It may just be me, because my cell phone is my life, holds my appointments, music, etc. in it. I couldn't imagine how upset I'd be if it were to fall of of Beast, Diamondback, etc. to never work again. I've seen many cell phones broken when I was doing nightly closing procedures at Diamondback. Even the areas one would not think their cell would fall out of their pocket, Mid-Course Break, had several cell phones under it broken.
Not only would I be upset at it breaking but I unlike many other people who visit the park (not talking about any of you just to clarify) would be upset if I had hurt someone because of my cell phone falling out of my pocket or out of my hands while texting or pov-ing on a coaster.
Its time some people who visit amusement parks to wake up and realize that while they are there to have fun that they have a responsibility to protect themselves and others around them even if they don't know the other people.
/Rant