Welcome To The New Age: Wi-Fi Cameras #PixBundle

It has been years since I shopped for a new camera.  I didn't even know smart cameras existed!  I have  a couple issues when it comes to using my dslr camera - my biggest issue is that it is heavy and bulky.  I have been traveling recently and while I love traveling and my dslr, sometimes I wish I had a more compact camera.  I think I hold back from taking more pictures because I don't want to drag it around.  It is a huge responsibility.  I would love to have a good camera living in my purse for those everyday moments!  My other issue is that my sons always want to use my camera.  My 16 year old loves photography and my 7 year old loves making videos.  Sorry not sorry but mommy's camera is her camera.  My resolution was just to go out and buy a new camera - one that had wi-fi, long zoom and works well in low light.

Our happy medium would be a camera that was a step up from our cellphones and right below my dslr quality - I immediately looked at Samsung smart cameras because I get compliments from my pictures on Instagram.  The reactions I get when I tell people my black & white shots are from my Samsung Galaxy Reverb is priceless.  

I found two Samsung bundles at Sam's Club - the WB800F had an instant savings of $30 and at a price tag of $249.88 - how could I walk away - it was coming home with me!  I was super excited to check out the Wi-Fi feature especially when I'm at an event and can't quite zoom in with my phone.  It would also bring me so much happiness if Duke wouldn't hand me his old camera with a full memory card.  With this new camera I could teach him how to upload his review videos right to YouTube. 

The Samsung Smart Camera WB800F bundle includes an 8GB SD Card and Camera Case      

This is definitely what caught my attention - 21x Optical zoom, WiFi Connectivity and Hybrid Touch Screen!





The case is real spiffy!

I pulled out one of my husband's canvases because I wanted to see texture and color in my shots - the color is an exact match to the painting

SNS & Cloud is only one of the options to upload via Wi-Fi

It was very cool typing right on the lcd screen

Ready to upload to my Facebook

There it is!  It was SO EASY!!!

I'm really amazed at the texture.  I expect it from my dslr, not a compact system camera

The in-camera Photo Editor is AWESOME!  I love split screen shots!

Another option for Wi-Fi is MobileLink - I downloaded the Samsung Smart Camera app to my phone, it found my camera and I was able to send pictures from the camera to my phone.  This way I can upload to Instagram!

Again, SO EASY!  I wish I knew about Wi-Fi cameras before!  I am so ready to take my camera with me to BlogHer Food in a couple weeks!

Duke insisted he try out my camera, I mean our family camera

Here's the shot he chose to share

My favorite shot.  I can't believe how good it is and it only took 2 seconds to do!


The Samsung Smart Camera WB800F is an amazing camera - there are so many things to do with it.  I really can't wait to try it out more.  I'm sure my sons will be teaching me a few things!   Check out the rest of my Sam's Club shopping trip on my Google+ album 

What do you think of smart cameras?  Do you have one or will you be getting one in the future?

Smart Camera features:
Social Sharing, Wi-Fi Connectivity, 2D Panorama, Smart Auto 2.0, Smart Mode, Best Face, Motion Photo, Lithium Ion Battery, Compatible with SD/SDHC/SDVC

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