Camera Recommendations
Canon Powershot SD430 Wi-Fi Capable Digital Camera
This is Canon’s first entry into the wireless digital camera arena. The PowerShot style camera not only offers great picture quality and reliability, but is loaded with several great features. The SD430 wireless camera supports auto wireless picture transfer and the ability to control the camera from your PC.
This WiFi enabled camera also provides easy wireless printing and transferring images from any room in the house. Some other notable features include a secure communication system that prevents wireless interceptions, a 5.0 megapixel sensor, 14 shooting modes, and slide show capabilities.
Nikon Coolpix S610c 10MP WiFi Digital Camera
You are probably already aware of this WiFi camera or have at least seen it on TV. Sporting Nikon’s small yet stylish design, the Coolpix 610c features 10 megapixels and a 4x wide-angle optical Zoom. This camera allows you to print pictures up to 16 x20 too! The slim metal design is easy to handle and carry around, while the large 3.0-inch LCD makes taking, editing, and sharing images a breeze. The built in WiFi functionality allows you to upload your images wirelessly into Nikon’s “my Picture town”…online photo storage and sharing website.
The Coolpix S610c highlights include, 10.0 megapixels , 4x wide-angle Zoom, Optical VR Image Stabilization to eliminate camera shake, he effect of camera shake, auto Scene Selector that adjusts camera settings depending on your environment, and active child mode to track fast moving picture targets. Plus, you get free wireless Hotspot service until September 2011.Panasonic Lummox DMC-TZ50S 9.1MP Digital WiFi Camera
This Panasonic digital camera not only offers wireless capabilities and access to hotspot service it also allows you to upload your images directly to Picasa web albums. The Lummox DMC-TZ50S features a 9.1 megapixel , 10x optical zoom lens and the ability to record videos in HD format. This is the perfect all in one camera for busy and active people.
You can setup an email account with your camera for uploading to Picasa and also have the ability to forward the URL to friends and family without the need of a computer. The TZ50 is feature rich with a 28mm wide-angle lens , integrated HD video capturing, and Intelligent Exposure Photos that automatically adjusts brightness for dark pictures. Not to mention, red-eye correction, hand shake prevention, scene selection modes. Final thoughts
Just as we have seen cell phones, mp3 players, and handheld computers offer wireless connectivity the same is now true for digital cameras. WiFi lets you manage and transfer your pictures with greater ease and without the need for bulky wires, or even a computer. More than that, WiFi cameras are about convenience, ease of use and cutting edge technology. As technology has allowed personal electronics to shrink in size, it has also given consumers greater quality and functionality. So now, you do not have to simply rely on your cell phone to take and send pictures on the go. Why not use a real digital camera and savor stunning picture quality while maintaining wireless WiFi functionality?
