Nikon Enters Market For Wi-Fi Cameras

Technology News covers the entry of the first digital cameras on the market with Wi-Fi capabilities. Earlier this week, Nikon announced the Coolpix P1 and P2 models, which will allow consumers to transmit images wirelessly to a computer or printer with an wireless adapter.

Jupiter Research analyst Michael Gartenberg commented that the Nikon cameras are "examples of the increased innovation in digital photography as vendors try to differentiate themselves beyond megapixels." Whether there is a demand for Wi-Fi enabled cameras is not known yet.

"People who do want WiFi functionality are looking for much greater functionality, meaning the ability to go directly from camera to send pictures via e-mail or post pictures directly to a Web site, not just the ability to use WiFi as a cable substitute," Gartenberg said.