Transfer cord for K3

Not a Number · 05-03-2018, 09:31 AM

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Originally posted by stevebrot

My K10D came with an abundance of cables. I don't remember when Pentax quit.

Steve

I think around the time the K-3 was released. As I recall from earlier discussion the EU or some of the Eu countries enacted a regulation to try to cut down e-Waste by prohibiting inclusion of (potentially) redundant cables. Rather than bothering with different packages for different markets Ricoh (like many others) just stopped including the cables for all markets. Looking back at the pile of USB, power and FAX phone cables from all the USB multi-function printers I've had to replace over the years it kind of makes sense.

panonski · 05-03-2018, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

That cable looks just like the one I keep in my camera bag and the one I use with my phone.

Steve

what ?

Impossible. That kind of cable, was never used in any phone ( at least to my knowledge )... Did you get closer look ? This cable has two heads, and on another side usual male USB port

Not a Number · 05-03-2018, 09:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by panonski

what ?

Impossible. That kind of cable, was never used in any phone ( at least to my knowledge )... Did you get closer look ? This cable has two heads, and on another side usual male USB port

https://www.theverge.com/2013/9/5/4696874/galaxy-note-3-usb-3-0-power-connector-explained

That's a standard USB 3.0 micro B connector.

https://www.cablestogo.com/learning/connector-guides/usb
USB and USB Micro/Mini Cable Connector Guide | C2G

panonski · 05-03-2018, 10:21 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Galaxy Note 3 first phone to feature ugly new Micro USB 3 port - The Verge

That's a standard USB 3.0 micro B connector.

USB and USB Micro/Mini Cable Connector Guide | C2G
USB and USB Micro/Mini Cable Connector Guide | C2G

Cross my heart , I have never seen this in any phone till this day

LOL

SSGGeezer · 05-03-2018, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by panonski

Mine came without cables, and I'm using micro usb, for my cell phone, for transfering images....

by the way, I was never ever saw the cable like this 1M USB 3.0 Cable for Western Digital My Passport Portable External Hard Drive | eBay

This thing look so strange

I never assume, the double port can be used with doubled head cable

Just ordered a similar one for 3.99 USD on the bay. Nice find.

stevebrot · 05-03-2018, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by panonski

Cross my heart , I have never seen this in any phone till this day

LOL

It fits the K-3 too.

Steve

bigted · 05-03-2018, 01:50 PM

My portable USB hard drives use this cable and I have borrowed it occasionally to use on my K-3.

panonski · 05-04-2018, 12:54 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

It fits the K-3 too.

Steve

yes. I figured that out right away

jonhock · 05-29-2018, 09:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by csa

My card reader suddenly bit the dust. I can't seem to find the cord to transfer photos from my K3 directly to the computer. Did this come with the K3? What cord would I look for, to buy?

For what it's worth, I do know that I had to buy an HDMI cable for my K3.

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05-03-2018, 09:31 AM	#16
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by stevebrot My K10D came with an abundance of cables. I don't remember when Pentax quit. Steve I think around the time the K-3 was released. As I recall from earlier discussion the EU or some of the Eu countries enacted a regulation to try to cut down e-Waste by prohibiting inclusion of (potentially) redundant cables. Rather than bothering with different packages for different markets Ricoh (like many others) just stopped including the cables for all markets. Looking back at the pile of USB, power and FAX phone cables from all the USB multi-function printers I've had to replace over the years it kind of makes sense.

05-03-2018, 09:42 AM	#17
panonski Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Zagreb Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 624	Originally posted by stevebrot That cable looks just like the one I keep in my camera bag and the one I use with my phone. Steve what ? Impossible. That kind of cable, was never used in any phone ( at least to my knowledge )... Did you get closer look ? This cable has two heads, and on another side usual male USB port

05-03-2018, 09:47 AM - 1 Like	#18
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by panonski what ? Impossible. That kind of cable, was never used in any phone ( at least to my knowledge )... Did you get closer look ? This cable has two heads, and on another side usual male USB port https://www.theverge.com/2013/9/5/4696874/galaxy-note-3-usb-3-0-power-connector-explained That's a standard USB 3.0 micro B connector. https://www.cablestogo.com/learning/connector-guides/usb USB and USB Micro/Mini Cable Connector Guide \| C2G

05-03-2018, 10:21 AM	#19
panonski Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Zagreb Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 624	Originally posted by Not a Number Galaxy Note 3 first phone to feature ugly new Micro USB 3 port - The Verge That's a standard USB 3.0 micro B connector. USB and USB Micro/Mini Cable Connector Guide \| C2G USB and USB Micro/Mini Cable Connector Guide \| C2G Cross my heart , I have never seen this in any phone till this day LOL

05-03-2018, 10:46 AM	#20
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by panonski Mine came without cables, and I'm using micro usb, for my cell phone, for transfering images.... by the way, I was never ever saw the cable like this 1M USB 3.0 Cable for Western Digital My Passport Portable External Hard Drive \| eBay This thing look so strange I never assume, the double port can be used with doubled head cable Just ordered a similar one for 3.99 USD on the bay. Nice find.

05-03-2018, 01:08 PM	#21
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by panonski Cross my heart , I have never seen this in any phone till this day LOL It fits the K-3 too. Steve

05-03-2018, 01:50 PM	#22
bigted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessica Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park, or Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,594	My portable USB hard drives use this cable and I have borrowed it occasionally to use on my K-3.

05-04-2018, 12:54 AM	#23
panonski Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Zagreb Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 624	Originally posted by stevebrot It fits the K-3 too. Steve yes. I figured that out right away

05-29-2018, 09:31 AM - 1 Like	#24
jonhock Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 420	Originally posted by csa My card reader suddenly bit the dust. I can't seem to find the cord to transfer photos from my K3 directly to the computer. Did this come with the K3? What cord would I look for, to buy? For what it's worth, I do know that I had to buy an HDMI cable for my K3.