K-70 USB cable

**Rickoutwest** · 08-03-2016, 08:07 PM

Just got the new K70, feels familiar, controls are much the same as K50. However, there is no usb interface cable, not missing, they just don;t include it. Does anyone know which cable will work. The K50 cable will not work, I tried that.

Adam · 08-03-2016, 08:20 PM - **1 Like**

The K-70 has a USB2 micro b port, the same connector that's used by most non-apple smartphones.

https://www.amazon.com/Charging-Cables-Samsung-Android-computer/dp/B017DCTJDG/

The K-50 uses a mini 4b connector, on the other hand.

Note that the same micro b cable can also be used with the K-3 (which also supports USB3 micro b, a larger connector), 645Z, or K-1.

**Rickoutwest** · 08-03-2016, 08:30 PM

Thanks Adam, that helped a bunch. That's the cable my Motorola phone uses.

jimr-pdx · 08-04-2016, 08:59 AM

I think the K-s1 did that too. It's a welcome change not to have yet another cable plugged in for occasional use (except as a tripping hazard or cat's play-toy).

KDD · 08-04-2016, 09:08 AM

You can use USB cable from your Smartphone. same mine.

jg1982 · 09-26-2017, 07:42 PM

Hi All, Does this mean you are able to transfer photos from your camera to your phone?

KDD · 09-26-2017, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by jg1982

Hi All, Does this mean you are able to transfer photos from your camera to your phone?

WiFi!!

ddharriman · 09-27-2017, 01:59 AM

jg1982

No, you cannot do that because both sides – camera and smartphone have the same micro usb connection.

What you can have is 2 cables – one a micro usb to usb (already mentioned as a “normal charging mobile phone cable” and a usb (female) to micro usb OTG cable (USB OTG: What is it and what can I do with it? - AndroidPIT), this one also comes with a lot of smartphones or can be bought very cheaply.
Connect both via the usb sides and thus have at each end a micro usb connection.

Best regards,

08-03-2016, 08:07 PM	#1
Rickoutwest Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 33	K-70 USB cable Just got the new K70, feels familiar, controls are much the same as K50. However, there is no usb interface cable, not missing, they just don;t include it. Does anyone know which cable will work. The K50 cable will not work, I tried that.

08-03-2016, 08:20 PM - 1 Like	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	The K-70 has a USB2 micro b port, the same connector that's used by most non-apple smartphones. https://www.amazon.com/Charging-Cables-Samsung-Android-computer/dp/B017DCTJDG/ The K-50 uses a mini 4b connector, on the other hand. Note that the same micro b cable can also be used with the K-3 (which also supports USB3 micro b, a larger connector), 645Z, or K-1. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

08-03-2016, 08:30 PM	#3
Rickoutwest Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 33 Original Poster	USB cable Thanks Adam, that helped a bunch. That's the cable my Motorola phone uses.

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jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	I think the K-s1 did that too. It's a welcome change not to have yet another cable plugged in for occasional use (except as a tripping hazard or cat's play-toy).

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KDD Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403	You can use USB cable from your Smartphone. same mine.

09-26-2017, 07:42 PM	#6
jg1982 New Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 9	Hi All, Does this mean you are able to transfer photos from your camera to your phone?

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KDD Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403	Originally posted by jg1982 Hi All, Does this mean you are able to transfer photos from your camera to your phone? WiFi!!

09-27-2017, 01:59 AM	#8
ddharriman Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 345	jg1982 No, you cannot do that because both sides – camera and smartphone have the same micro usb connection. What you can have is 2 cables – one a micro usb to usb (already mentioned as a “normal charging mobile phone cable” and a usb (female) to micro usb OTG cable (USB OTG: What is it and what can I do with it? - AndroidPIT), this one also comes with a lot of smartphones or can be bought very cheaply. Connect both via the usb sides and thus have at each end a micro usb connection. Best regards,