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07/03/2004 01:11:24 PM · #1 |
Is it reasonable to assume that the USB cable that I have for my camera will work for some other cameras, too? My sister has lost the USB cable for her Sony. Would mine work? The connectors are the same size, etc. Or is that a bad idea?
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07/03/2004 01:18:41 PM · #2 |
There are a few standard sizes of USB cables.
//www.usbcable.com/cat24.htm
Check here at the bottom of the page for the right cable.
Edit: Wrong URL
Message edited by author 2004-07-03 13:19:22.
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07/03/2004 01:24:25 PM · #3 |
This one says it works for both Sony and Canon cameras. My USB cable for my camera looks exactly like that.
It has the 5-pin connector and everyting, just like this describes, which is exactly the same as the one for the Sony which is lost. So, there is no problem using it, as long as it's the same connectors, right? It won't fry my sister's camera?
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07/03/2004 01:25:39 PM · #4 |
Exactly. USB connectors that look alike are pinned alike. There should be no problem.
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07/06/2004 09:43:48 PM · #5 |
Can anyone else confirm this?
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07/06/2004 10:08:30 PM · #6 |
| yes, if it looks like a duck then chances are you will see it posted in a challenge. |
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07/06/2004 10:54:15 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by wwwavenger:
Exactly. USB connectors that look alike are pinned alike. There should be no problem. |
This is what "they" claim. If it weren't so, the claim to be a "universal" connector would likely be considered fraudulent. :)
One reason most inkjet printers are so checp now is they don't come with a cable ...
Costco usually has a 3-pack with a 6-foot cable, a 10-foot cable, and a 10-foot extension cable for about $20 (same price as one cable in the computer store), but I think they are just the regular "A" type, not any of the mini-plugs.
Message edited by author 2004-07-06 22:56:43. |
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