Are there point-and-shoot cameras that can transfer photos over Bluetooth?
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I'm looking for a compact digital camera, or possibly an accessory/card, that can transfer photos via Bluetooth instead of Wi-Fi. My laptop's Wi-Fi connection is already in use, so I'd prefer Bluetooth if possible. Are there any cameras or add-ons that support this, and are there any limitations to be aware of?
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While there aren't a ton of cameras out there with bluetooth support, here are a few I found which you may want to look into:
Now all of these cameras are a little 'long in the tooth,' and I haven't used any of them... This was just me and Google coming up with some options.
I also found an interesting accessory for Olympus cameras called the 'PENpal' (unfortunate name, IMO). Apparently it attaches to any appropriately equipped Olympus camera and adds bluetooth transfer capabilities. Might be worth checking out...
There has been some minor speculation on 'teh interwebs' regarding an upcoming EyeFi bluetooth release, but at this point I'd have a hard time characterizing them as more than rumors, so I wouldn't count on anything appearing soon.
Anyway, there's a few links to help your research along.
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Yes, but options are limited and tend to be older models. Community examples mentioned include the Samsung ST1000, Samsung CL65, Samsung CL80 (called the ST5500 in Europe), and Kodak EasyShare V610. For Olympus PEN cameras, the Olympus PENpal accessory was also noted as a Bluetooth add-on for compatible bodies.
The main drawback is speed: Bluetooth is much slower than Wi-Fi, so transfers can be limited. One answer noted that the Samsung CL80/ST5500 reduces images to 1024×768 when sending over Bluetooth, which shows the practical bandwidth limits.
If Bluetooth is a hard requirement, these older cameras/accessories are the kinds of products to search for. If your real issue is that your laptop’s Wi-Fi is already occupied, another workaround is to add a second USB Wi-Fi adapter to the laptop and use that for an Eye‑Fi card or other camera connection in ad hoc mode, depending on compatibility.
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