📷🔌 Nikon UC‑E6 USB Cable
 
(USB 2.0 Type‑A to Mini‑B 8‑pin • Data Transfer Cable • Multi‑Brand Camera Compatible)

This cable connects digital cameras to a computer via USB for image transfer, firmware updates, and tethered shooting. It features a USB Type‑A male on one end and a Mini‑USB Type‑B 8‑pin male on the other. Widely adopted across Nikon and many other brands in the 2000s–2010s.
 
🔧 Cable Form
Signal type: USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
Connector type:
USB Type‑A male — host port (PC/Mac)
Mini‑USB Type‑B 8‑pin male — camera port
Length: 6ft
Cable type: Shielded, molded strain relief
Common part numbers: UC‑E6
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
🟦 Nikon
COOLPIX: 2500, 3100, 3200, 3700, 4200, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5700, 5900, 7900, 8700, 8800
COOLPIX P Series: P1, P2, P3, P4, P5000, P5100, P6000
COOLPIX S Series: S1–S10
DSLRs: D40, D50, D70, D70s, D80, D90
Bridge/Advanced: E8400, E8700, E8800
🟦 Sony (Cyber‑shot)
DSC‑S600, S700, S730, S750
DSC‑W30, W35, W50, W55, W70, W80
DSC‑H1, H2, H5
DSC‑T1, T10, T20
🟦 Panasonic (Lumix)
DMC‑FZ7, FZ8, FZ18
DMC‑LZ2, LZ3, LZ5
DMC‑FX01, FX07, FX10, FX12
DMC‑TZ1, TZ3
🟦 Olympus
Stylus / µ Series: µ 720SW, 770SW, 790SW; Stylus 710, 720, 730, 740, 750
SP Series: SP‑500UZ, SP‑510UZ, SP‑550UZ
FE Series: FE‑100, FE‑115, FE‑170, FE‑190
🟦 Fujifilm (FinePix)
A330, A340, A500, A510
F10, F20, F30, F31fd
S5200, S5600, S5700, S7000
E500, E510, E550
 
✅ Common Uses
🔌 Transferring photos and videos from camera to PC
🧩 Performing firmware updates via manufacturer software
🧪 Supporting tethered shooting in studio setups
🧵 Essential entry in the multi‑brand USB accessory ecosystem
 
🧠 Signal Format
⚡ USB 2.0, 480 Mbps max
🔋 No power delivery — data only
🔌 Connector: USB Type‑A → Mini‑USB Type‑B 8‑pin
🔁 Not interchangeable with Micro‑USB or USB‑C
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
📉 Must match Mini‑USB 8‑pin — not Micro‑USB or 5‑pin Mini
🔌 Connector is data‑only — does not charge most cameras
🧯 Always confirm port shape and pin count before use
📏 Some newer cameras use Micro‑USB or USB‑C — UC‑E6 is not compatible
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🧭 Look for “USB” or “AV/USB” port on the side of your camera
🔌 Confirm connector: Mini‑USB Type‑B 8‑pin, not Micro‑USB
🧪 If transfer fails, check software drivers and cable seating
🧯 Label clearly to avoid mix‑ups with Micro‑USB or UC‑E17 cables