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Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

03/12/2004 05:30:55 PM · #1

I was wondering if anyone had encountered any hardware conflicts or problems connecting a 300D to their computer during installation.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

03/12/2004 05:33:37 PM · #2

Using Windows XP, Mac ?

pitsaman

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

03/12/2004 05:35:16 PM · #3

No!

Install the CD Rom with drivers first
Restart the computer power up the camera and hook it up at USB 1.0

zeuszen

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS

03/12/2004 05:45:08 PM · #4

Originally posted by faidoi:

Using Windows XP, Mac ?

On the Mac, OS X, install nothing. Plug in, turn Camera on.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

03/12/2004 06:33:16 PM · #5

I'm using XP.

I installed the software as per the instructions and at first the computer recognized the camera. Then I got a message saying there may be a problem with the device (camera). Called Canon tech and they got me to load the drivers separately. That was the first call. Then when the computer rebooted still no go. Called again and another guy got me to remove the drivers and turn off things that might cause a conflict, printers and such. Loaded the drivers again and still no luck. The guy tells me it must be a hardware conflict but not sure what it could be. Last off he suggested trying to connect the camera to another computer to see if it would recognize the camera, hence ruling out a camera problem. I tried the camera and downloaded pictures on my own computer using my card reader. So at least it is working in that regard. I'm going to try connecting to another computer in about 5 minutes. Wish me luck.

PDavis

Canon EOS-20D

03/12/2004 06:37:27 PM · #6

Good luck!

peecee

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM

03/12/2004 06:40:52 PM · #7

I always use my card reader, much simpler, just plug it in and xp gives me several options and I always open em in acdsee, simple.
I tried the software that came with the camera and it was rubbish,
Paul.

03/12/2004 06:54:46 PM · #8

Originally posted by peecee:

I plan on using my card reader too but I mainly wanted to be sure it wasn't a camera problem. I have tried connecting on my brother in laws computer and it recognizes it fine. I'll just have to find the problem with my computer now. And I guess I'm going to need camera/computer connectivity for firmware upgrading too.

fsteddy

03/12/2004 07:33:11 PM · #9

Windows XP should recognize camera without insalling software. I always use my card reader and burn my pics on a CD before I do anything that could change any files on the card.I learned this after making a BIG mistake and ruining several shots that I could not retake.

pitsaman

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

03/12/2004 08:45:54 PM · #10

Originally posted by orussell:

Originally posted by peecee:
I always use my card reader, much simpler, just plug it in and xp gives me several options and I always open em in acdsee, simple.
I tried the software that came with the camera and it was rubbish,
Paul.

I plan on using my card reader too but I mainly wanted to be sure it wasn't a camera problem. I have tried connecting on my brother in laws computer and it recognizes it fine. I'll just have to find the problem with my computer now. And I guess I'm going to need camera/computer connectivity for firmware upgrading too.

You probably have a driver conflict between the card reader and the camera,since I instaled card reader on my PC I'm getting blue screen crashes sometimes!

jaclkal98

Sigma SD10

03/13/2004 06:54:15 AM · #11

I have this problem with USB devices on my XP before and the only thing that would resolve the issue is to:
1. Control Panel
2. System
3. Click Hardware Tab
4. Click Device manager
5. Click Universal Serial Bus Controllers
6. Delete all USB controllers

Then XP will start to see all the usb devices connected.

I have had this issues on 1.X devices before.