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I tried the cable again after a week or two and now is working again ... Go figure ???
Comment by roehrle posted on I-usb7 cable ?? at 15/08/2014 - 14:46
I have a Omron heart meter that has a charger. It is 6v @ 500ma. It seems to work OK with the X-5. The only problem may be that the current may not be sufficient but it works. It even seems to be charging the batteries although I didn't leave it on long enough to see.
Comment by roehrle posted on AC charger ?? at 11/08/2014 - 19:50
Bad news.. My new cable arrived and I got the same negative results. I got in touch with Ricoh and got the following reply:
There is not likely to be any firmware issue causing your USB cable to malfunction in the X-5. More likely there is a problem with the camera's USB port or the cable itself. You may want to contact your dealer to see if you can exchange the camera.
There is not likely to be any firmware issue causing your USB cable to malfunction in the X-5. More likely there is a problem with the camera's USB port or the cable itself. You may want to contact your dealer to see if you can exchange the camera.
Comment by roehrle posted on I-usb7 cable ?? at 05/08/2014 - 14:19
True John, That's why I don't want to spend $60 for it. It could have a use at weddings, meetings etc. where you don't want to be turning the camera on and off to save the batteries.
B&H, a store in NY, is selling Pentax K-AC63U AC Adapter Kit for Pentax Optio , for $10. It probably would work with the X-5 but more than likely the plug is different. Maybe someone here would know if they are compatible
B&H, a store in NY, is selling Pentax K-AC63U AC Adapter Kit for Pentax Optio , for $10. It probably would work with the X-5 but more than likely the plug is different. Maybe someone here would know if they are compatible
Comment by roehrle posted on AC charger ?? at 03/08/2014 - 13:41
No, the camera didn't come with a charger.
Apparently I used the wrong name. It is a
Pentax K-AC129 adapter that I was seeking.
Apparently I used the wrong name. It is a
Pentax K-AC129 adapter that I was seeking.
Comment by roehrle posted on AC charger ?? at 02/08/2014 - 22:08
Any idea why the AC charger for the X-5 is priced so high ??
I have other chargers in the same watages & volt spec's 1/5 the price.
What is so special about this charger other than its name ??
Anybody know of a charger < $15 that will work.
I have other chargers in the same watages & volt spec's 1/5 the price.
What is so special about this charger other than its name ??
Anybody know of a charger < $15 that will work.
Comment by roehrle posted on AC charger ?? at 02/08/2014 - 16:48
I have a card reader but it was easier using the cable. The one thing that I don't like about the X-5 is that it is very hard getting the lid on the battery compartment to close. I guess I'll just have to wait until I charge the batteries to get my stuff on the computer.
Thanks to all for your help ..
Thanks to all for your help ..
Comment by roehrle posted on I-usb7 cable ?? at 02/08/2014 - 13:30
Can I get a firmware up-date wit a defective cable ??
Comment by roehrle posted on I-usb7 cable ?? at 01/08/2014 - 20:53
Yes I did try everything that you suggested. I have consider possibly sending the unit back if it isn't the cable. Of course I would not consider this until my warrenty is almost over.
Thank you for you quick reply.
Thank you for you quick reply.
Comment by roehrle posted on I-usb7 cable ?? at 01/08/2014 - 17:29
Bought a Pentax X-5 one month ago and so far I an very please with it until yesterday when I have NOT been able to transfer photos which I have done almost every day until now. I'm hoping it is just a cable defect but I will not know until I get the new one that is on order.
My question is, has anybody had a problem with this cable ?? I-usb7
My question is, has anybody had a problem with this cable ?? I-usb7
Comment by roehrle posted on I-usb7 cable ?? at 01/08/2014 - 17:10
