K-x USB cable, is it proprietary?

Muse · 08-04-2010, 07:55 PM

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I have a cable that looks virtually identical from my 6+ year old Samsung Digimax V3 P&S (it has manual controls, a viewfinder and an LCD, so not totally P&S). I could swear I did get the Samsung cable to work with the K-x this afternoon, but right now, it does not. No connectivity recognized on 3 different computers. The Samsung cable's small end has more wires than the Pentax supplied cable's. By the same token, the Pentax K-x's cable isn't working with my Samsung P&S. Anyway, I'd like to have two USB cables that work with the K-x because I have two PC's that don't have card readers. Where can I get an inexpensive cable (and what exactly am I looking for) that will work with the K-x?

JeffJS · 08-04-2010, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by Muse

I have a cable that looks virtually identical from my 6+ year old Samsung Digimax V3 P&S (it has manual controls, a viewfinder and an LCD, so not totally P&S). I could swear I did get the Samsung cable to work with the K-x this afternoon, but right now, it does not. No connectivity recognized on 3 different computers. The Samsung cable's small end has more wires than the Pentax supplied cable's. By the same token, the Pentax K-x's cable isn't working with my Samsung P&S. Anyway, I'd like to have two USB cables that work with the K-x because I have two PC's that don't have card readers. Where can I get an inexpensive cable (and what exactly am I looking for) that will work with the K-x?

I cannot imagine that Pentax would have gone completely proprietary on the USB cable. That is, if it works for One Pentax DSLR, it should work for All of them.

I have 4 of these, one for each computer and two to carry in the bags for 'other' computers.

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Jasvox · 08-04-2010, 08:39 PM

The short answer: No.

I can use the same one that came with my Lumix LX3, and vice versa.

Jason

redeleon · 08-04-2010, 08:41 PM

nope, I even use my usb cable that I use on my external Hard disk drive

08-04-2010, 07:55 PM	#1
Muse Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SF Bay Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 211	K-x USB cable, is it proprietary? 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. I have a cable that looks virtually identical from my 6+ year old Samsung Digimax V3 P&S (it has manual controls, a viewfinder and an LCD, so not totally P&S). I could swear I did get the Samsung cable to work with the K-x this afternoon, but right now, it does not. No connectivity recognized on 3 different computers. The Samsung cable's small end has more wires than the Pentax supplied cable's. By the same token, the Pentax K-x's cable isn't working with my Samsung P&S. Anyway, I'd like to have two USB cables that work with the K-x because I have two PC's that don't have card readers. Where can I get an inexpensive cable (and what exactly am I looking for) that will work with the K-x?

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08-04-2010, 08:21 PM	#2
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by Muse I have a cable that looks virtually identical from my 6+ year old Samsung Digimax V3 P&S (it has manual controls, a viewfinder and an LCD, so not totally P&S). I could swear I did get the Samsung cable to work with the K-x this afternoon, but right now, it does not. No connectivity recognized on 3 different computers. The Samsung cable's small end has more wires than the Pentax supplied cable's. By the same token, the Pentax K-x's cable isn't working with my Samsung P&S. Anyway, I'd like to have two USB cables that work with the K-x because I have two PC's that don't have card readers. Where can I get an inexpensive cable (and what exactly am I looking for) that will work with the K-x? I cannot imagine that Pentax would have gone completely proprietary on the USB cable. That is, if it works for One Pentax DSLR, it should work for All of them. I have 4 of these, one for each computer and two to carry in the bags for 'other' computers. !USB Cable/Lead For Olympus FE-240 FE-250 FE-280 FE-290 - eBay (item 280544573492 end time Aug-07-10 20:10:32 PDT) More pentax usb items - Get great deals on Camera Accessories, Digital Cameras items on eBay.com!

08-04-2010, 08:39 PM	#3
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	The short answer: No. I can use the same one that came with my Lumix LX3, and vice versa. Jason

08-04-2010, 08:41 PM	#4
redeleon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Albums Posts: 226	nope, I even use my usb cable that I use on my external Hard disk drive