Digital cameras are relatively new to the Wi-Fi scene, but the idea makes sense: You have to transfer pictures from your camera somehow, and using Wi-Fi eliminates worries about forgetting USB cables or flash memory adapters.

The EasyShare-one

The EasyShare-one is one of the Wi-Fi camera able to connect directly to the Internet. You can upload pictures straight to Kodak’s EasyShare Gallery via 802.11b, and e-mail links to friends. You can also wirelessly transfer photos to your computer.

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Joining a growing number of wireless point-and-shoot cameras is the pricey Canon PowerShot SD430 Digital Elph Wireless. This 5.0-megapixel ultra-compact lets you connect wirelessly (using 802.11b) to a computer, network or printer and offers a compelling mix of cutting-edge features, ease of use, and good image quality.

Portable and pocket-friendly, the camera has a tiny 2-inch LCD screen but also includes a small glass viewfinder that can be useful in bright daylight when the LCD looks washed out. Connecting to both open and WEP-enabled infrastructure networks is a snap. The camera also supports ad-hoc connections and lets you print wirelessly using the included printer adapter.

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