Fuji a210/a310 etc...(Cradle/USB Question)

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In article <5674720a.0504202003.14c7420e@posting.google.com>,
tamam_shud@yahoo.com (Dean) wrote:

> Hi, i have a fuji a210 with absolutely no accessories. i'm looking at
> getting the fuji cradle (CP-FXA10), but i noticed that these cameras
> originally came with a "cradle adapter", is this device essential?
> also does the cradle pack come with a usb lead which can either fit
> direct from the camera to computer as well as via the cradle. Any help
> is greatly appreciated...

They are useful but not essential. Cradles are usually for charging,
review and downloads, but it means another thing to lug around. If you
down have one you don't really need on. Some crdales like the Pentax
Optio allow you to charge two batteries at the same time - now THAT'S
useful!