I bought a small 16 megapixel Nikon point and shoot camera and wanted to download an image to my computer, but I needed a cable with a connector that I didn't have. (Why, Nikon, why?) It was right and took care of my boot needs. I personally think using a non-standard connector type for this feature is a silly decision, but how else can you get people to buy your cables other than making them mandatory? harrull. If you're making quality cameras that already cost a lot of money, you ALSO don't have to pound people through cables.