lost the A40 USB cable

[jaslade]

Hi

After moving house I've lost the camera-pc cable so now i cant upload pics to my pc :(

I'm located in the UK, any ideas where I can get a replacement? I'm seriously getting stressed about it now!

Thanks in advance! :)

Jonathan

[Wildman]

Buy a card reader. It's more efficient and quicker than downloading directly from the camera.

[jaslade]

Ah of course, why didn't I think of that!

Thanks very much :D

[sstinman]

That type of cable is fairly standard. I believe its a mini-USB "B" type end on the camera side and a regular USB "A" type on the computer end.

Here is one a Staples. I'm sure you can find it cheaper than this.

http://www.staples.com/Catalog/Browse/Sku.asp?PageType=1&Sku=IM1330438

[KevinG]

The cable at staples lists for $14.49...


I've seen card readers for a similar price... a bit more for the 6-in-1 readers...


And besides, here's a novel idea - if you look around you'll find some of the readers actually use a mini-USB cable, the same as the one your camera uses.. so you'll also be able to use that to connect your camera if you wish (for remote captures, or whatever).

I use the Sandisk 6-in-1 reader, it works great. Retails for $30, but I got a $30 rebate on it when I bought it together with a 256 CF card at Staples. It comes on a base, but also has a Mini-usb cable for travelling. The problem is that cord is only about 6 inches long... intended for use with laptops. It would be usable for your desktop & camera if you had a simple USB extension cord to go with it... I have a few lying about so it's no big deal.

I've also tried the Kodak 6-in-1 (Walmart, $24 something). It worked great too, but I returned it when I bought the Sandisk reader/card combo.

Kevin