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According to a post on PetaPixel, both Samsung and Panasonic are considering adding internet capability to cameras, using the Android operating system.
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I can imagine that it would be nice to be able to automatically upload images to my flickr account, even while I'm shooting. I can also imagine using my camera to guide me when I get lost. I guess I can even imagine using a bluetooth device to talk on my camera. But, what I can't imagine is that many people will not also have a phone in their pocket while they're out shooting. So, maybe the real usage will be restricted to photo-related tasks?
I also wonder if this would be limited to the Japanese market for Panasonic products? As far as I know, they sell phones in Japan, but I'm not sure if they sell anywhere else. I'm pretty sure Panasonic phones are not available in the US.
Anyway, this is intriguing.
I think I'd rather have wireless connection from my camera to my iPad, honestly. Now that would be cool.
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The last thing I would want would be adding such a function to my camera. Enough menus already! Maybe bluetooth? And who needs another wifi bill each month?
ReplyDeleteThom Hogan had a post on this subject in the last few weeks, and I think he nailed this subject.
Rick
Reed, just pop a 14-50 Pana lens on your iPhone. It will be quicker and have a shorter learning curve! ;-)
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