Sony a7C cable?

[jim56]

Hello everybody, my new to me Alpha 7C did not come with any cables. I have a newer laptop that only has USB-C ports and I noticed that the original charge/data cable that came with the a new a7C is a USB-A to USB-C cable. Anybody have a good USB-C to USB-C cable to suggest? JIm

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

The great thing about USB C cables nowadays is that they are used for everything from phones to PCs, you really can't go wrong. You could get a simple Amazon basic USB-C to USB-C or you can get something you like the look/feel of more. I have been using the brand "Anker" they have a braided nylon exterior layer which seems to have held up nicely in my travels. I have USB cables and an SD card reader from them.

 

[iamdlewis]

Just make sure that you get a DATA cable and not a charging cable. Data cables can charge but charging cables cannot transfer data.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Just make sure that you get a DATA cable and not a charging cable. Data cables can charge but charging cables cannot transfer data.

Is that still a thing with USB-C?

 

[iamdlewis]

Is that still a thing with USB-C?

Sadly it is.
Not recommending any of these they are just first page examples.
Like this is charging only: USB C Cable, 5Pack 6FT USB C to USB C Cable 60W(3A) Nylon Braided Type C Fast Charging Cord for iPhone 17 Air 16 15 Plus Pro Max, MacBook Pro, iPad Pro Air, Samsung S24/S24 Ultra/S23 ~$7
This is a 480mps speed data: Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-C Fast Charger Cable, 480Mbps Speed, USB-IF Certified, for Fast Charging Apple iPhone 16/15, iPad, MacBook, Samsung Galaxy, Tablets, Laptops, 6 Foot, White ~$6
This higher speed data: ZeroneTeck USB C Cable 3ft, USB C 3.2 Gen 2X2 Cable, 4K Monitor Video Output, 20Gbps High Speed Data Transfer, 100W Fast Charging for Carplay iPhone 16, MacBook, Dell, ARZOPA, KYY for Portable Monitor ~$9

Notice with the charging you get 5 cables for $7, so you know there is basically nothing in them.

 

[jim56]

The great thing about USB C cables nowadays is that they are used for everything from phones to PCs, you really can't go wrong. You could get a simple Amazon basic USB-C to USB-C or you can get something you like the look/feel of more. I have been using the brand "Anker" they have a braided nylon exterior layer which seems to have held up nicely in my travels. I have USB cables and an SD card reader from them.

Hey, I found out the hard way that not all USB-C cables are the same. There are several cheap cables out there that are only for charging and not for data transfer. There are even different data cables as far as how fast they can download. What a pain! jim

 

[jim56]

Sadly it is.
Not recommending any of these they are just first page examples.
Like this is charging only: USB C Cable, 5Pack 6FT USB C to USB C Cable 60W(3A) Nylon Braided Type C Fast Charging Cord for iPhone 17 Air 16 15 Plus Pro Max, MacBook Pro, iPad Pro Air, Samsung S24/S24 Ultra/S23 ~$7
This is a 480mps speed data: Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-C Fast Charger Cable, 480Mbps Speed, USB-IF Certified, for Fast Charging Apple iPhone 16/15, iPad, MacBook, Samsung Galaxy, Tablets, Laptops, 6 Foot, White ~$6
This higher speed data: ZeroneTeck USB C Cable 3ft, USB C 3.2 Gen 2X2 Cable, 4K Monitor Video Output, 20Gbps High Speed Data Transfer, 100W Fast Charging for Carplay iPhone 16, MacBook, Dell, ARZOPA, KYY for Portable Monitor ~$9

Notice with the charging you get 5 cables for $7, so you know there is basically nothing in them.

Thanks for the heads up on the C cables. I am going to check out the ZeroneTeck data cable. jim

 

[iamdlewis]

Thanks for the heads up on the C cables. I am going to check out the ZeroneTeck data cable. jim

They were the first ones that appeared on the amazon search so I can't vouch for them. I have ones that are "LDLrui" brand that are working (not sure if that is high praise). I know I got these because I need a couple of various lengths for things.