Camera doesn't switch on when connected through USB

[machineman9]

I have the Canon EOS 1000D DSLR and I've been noticing a problem with it recently whenever I try and connect it to my computer to transfer images.

When connecting it, I turn off the camera, plug in the USB and turn on the camera. Usually the camera turns on, connects, hey presto it's working. However, recently when I turn it on, it stays off and my computer doesn't recognise the camera at all; it doesn't say anything is connected.

If I remove the USB then the camera remains switched off. In fact, I have to entirely remove the battery and put it back in and then turn it on for it to work. Then, when I connect the USB in the same manner as above, it works fine.


Could the problem be with the USB cable in some way, or is there something wrong with the camera?

Cheers

[Hagar]

Take my tip & use a card reader to transfer your photos onto the PC. If you haven't got one built into your PC  the external type aren't expensive.

[a1]

[quote]Take my tip & use a card reader to transfer your photos onto the PC. If you haven't got one built into your PC

[machineman9]

I do have a card reader, but it doesn't always like to recognise my card (or any cards) because it is rather terrible. USB has always seemed fine for me.

I turn the camera off, then plug it in, then turn it on.

[BSW727]

I use the Canon software to transfer, but then I move everything to a separate folder for later editing with PS if neccesary.

Don't know what could be wrong, but mine doesn't turn on automatically when connected. I still have to push the on button.

Have you shut down the software through the Services program lately?

[machineman9]

Yes, I am manually moving the camera's one switch from Off to On after it has been plugged in 

No, I don't think I've had to close the software down unexpectedly.

[expat]

I have dumped USB cables and transfer software on my D40 and my wife's canon point and shoot. Both have eye-fi cards. Turn them on and auto download to your computer via wifi. Also on the fly if your computer happens to be on whist taking pictures within range.

Matt