Nikon, Kodak to launch Wi-Fi Digital Cameras
Kodak and Nikon have decided to launch Wi-Fi cameras, that would be available in October in a race to bring the first wireless Wi-Fi camera to photography enthusiasts.
Kodak’s Easyshare-One zoom digital camera, as announced in January, will be available in October. Nikon’s compact Coolpix P1 and P2 are scheduled to be available in market on Sept. 15. The camera will enable e-mail to be sent directly from the gadget with Wi-Fi Functionality.
The Wi-Fi Functionality in Camera lets you transmit images wirelessly directly to a computer or to any PictBridge-enabled printer equipped with the optional Nikon Wireless Printer Adapter (PD-10), for wireless printing. It has Eliminated the need for extra wires or cables, the new models allow consumers to send images from the camera direct to a selected computer or printer with the touch of a button. It transmits images via 802.11b and 802.11g-compatible wireless networks and adapters, with a range of up to 100 feet. The Coolpix P1 and P2 offering a 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor Glass lens, with a focal range equivalent to that of a 36-126mm lens in 35mm format.
Cameras that use wireless connections to upload pictures or to print photos aren’t new. Many models have been using Bluetooth technology to get the job done, but only a handful of companies are investing in Wi-Fi to connect cameras to other devices.
Nikon said the Coolpix P1 will be available at a retail price of $549.95 and the Coolpix P2 at a price of $399.95. Nikon said the Wireless Print Adaptor for use with the cameras will also be available for $49.95 in October. Kodak told that its Easyshare-One camera including a Wi-Fi card will be priced at $599.