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Sony Introduces Its First Wi-Fi Digital Camera

Slimy   on 08 March 2007 - 21:09 · 5 comments & 2682 views

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In April, Sony will join competitors Kodak, Nikon, and Canon by releasing Cyber-shot DSC-G1, its first digital camera able to send pictures over a Wi-Fi connection to PCs or other cameras. The camera can use 802.11b and g networks to connect to devices (computers and cameras alike) that support interoperability standards adopted by the Digital Living Network Alliance. "This is a step toward realizing a platform for networked photo communication. We will continue to explore the possibilities for networked digital imaging as broadband Internet becomes more pervasive in American homes," said Phil Lubell, director of marketing for digital cameras at Sony Electronics. The 6-megapixel Cyber-shot features a 3.5-inch LCD screen, 2GB of internal memory and supports Sony's Memory Stick Duo or Pro Duo cards for a maximum of 8GB additional storage. The $600 camera also contains photo organizing and search software. For optimal point-and-shoot picture taking, the camera includes Sony's optical image stabilization technology, which reduces blurring caused by an unsteady hand, and a lens cover that slides across, instead of down as with other models, for quicker preparation for a shot.

News source: InformationWeek

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(1 reply) #1 v0ltage789 on 08 Mar 2007 - 21:24
Very cool, they should have thought of this a long time ago
#1.1 traxor on 09 Mar 2007 - 00:05
Quote - (v0ltage789 said @ #1)
Very cool, they should have thought of this a long time ago

They probably did, it takes a long time for something to be released after research stages etc.
#2 PureLegend on 08 Mar 2007 - 22:24
That is so cool.

Wonder how much a UK price will be.
(1 reply) #3 Croquant on 09 Mar 2007 - 05:22
Um, the UTStarcom PPC6700 has a camera and a/b/g WiFi (not to mention EvDo and Bluetooth). So, how is this Sony camera the "First WiFi Camera?" It's the first wiFi camera that's not also a smart phone, I guess.
:yawn:
#3.1 faraaz on 09 Mar 2007 - 09:12
umm... re-read the headline buddy

Sony Introduces ITS FIRST Wi-Fi Digital Camera

this is sony's first not THE first

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