Digital-cameras go wireless to compete with cameraphones

The integration of wireless technology into digital cameras -- which started two years ago but hasn't gone mainstream until recently -- is part of an effort to fight back against camera-equipped cellphones and make digital cameras more of a stand-alone device, reports The Wall Street Journal.

"... As portable camera cellphones continue to grow in popularity, many consumers are abandoning point-and-shoot digital cameras. The upshot: U.S. digital-camera sales are projected to fall 2.6% by 2010, according to research firm IDC. In contrast, U.S. camera-phone shipments are expected to rise nearly 75% by 2010."

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