I first learned how to program on a refrigerator sized computer in high school in 1967, bought a personal computer very soon after they first became available & spent over 20 years as an information technology specialist, so I have no problem with new technology. But I've never believed in adopting techology just to keep up with trends or friends. My rule of thumb is to determine whether the technology fits in with how I as an individual like to do things & whether it enhances my experience. That answer will be different for each person, which is how it should be.

The switch from 35mm to digital was a no-brainer for me. No more film to buy, no running out of film, no need to make prints & the ability to postwork & transform your photos in almost infinite variations. But I don't do Facebook & I've never even upgraded my cell phone to a smartphone. I probably spend too much of my time when I'm home online & the last thing I want to do is spend my time when I'm outside connected also. So cameras with phone & online connectivity have no appeal to me. I own a tablet, but I don't carry it around with me & only use it when I'm traveling to check the news & my email at night (it replaced a laptop only because it's smaller & lighter). And I got one of the few tablets that has a full size SD card slot, so I can easily review the day's photos on it's 10 inch screen.

My guess is that connectivity for cameras will be a passing fad, but I could be completely wrong - it certainly wouldn't be the first time...