WIFI cameras - a wireless revolution?

Monday, October 31, 2005

The Digital IXUS WIRELESS sports several innovative features, including automatic wireless image transfer and wireless control of camera shooting functions from a PC. It comes supplied with the Wireless Printer Adapter (WA-1E) for out-of-the-box wireless direct printing to any Canon PictBridge compatible printer.

A sleek new Slit & Frame design complements the camera's wireless capabilities while staying true to the iconic IXUS style. Appealing to admirers of high-tech elegance, the compact Digital IXUS WIRELESS sports a silver finish and incorporates a stylish blue LED that illuminates during wireless communication. Image quality is assured with a 5.0 Mega pixel CCD sensor, a compact 3x optical zoom Ultra-high refractive index Aspherical (UA) lens and Canon's second-generation DIGIC II image processor. Other features include a bright 2.0" LCD display and 14 shooting modes for creative experimentation.



Wireless convenience

The Digital IXUS WIRELESS offers hassle-free wireless communication for printing and transferring images from any room in the house. The camera can be registered quickly and easily with up to 8 target devices including wireless access points, allowing for integration with existing wireless home networks. Key wireless features include:

Wireless direct printing: The supplied Wireless Print Adapter plugs into the PictBridge port and is pre-registered for instant, wireless direct printing to any Canon PictBridge compatible printer2 - including the SELPHY CP range of portable Compact Photo printers. Users can also connect wirelessly via PC1 and configure to print automatically to a USB connected photo printer.

Auto Transfer mode: The camera automatically transfers each image as soon as it is taken and the supplied software displays the images on the PC as they are received, allowing for real-time full screen viewing with friends.

Wireless Remote Capture: Enables users to wirelessly control camera shooting functions from the PC1 - ideal for candid party shots or home wildlife photography.

Security

The Digital IXUS WIRELESS uses a secure communication system to prevent eavesdropping or interception of wireless transmissions. In addition to the industry standard WEP, the camera employs WPA-PSK with TKIP/AES encryption for enhanced data security.