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by rsewards
Sat Mar 10, 2018 5:30 pm
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: DSUSB has stopped controlling the shutter on D7000
Replies: 6
Views: 11468

Re: DSUSB has stopped controlling the shutter on D7000

Ok, I've tested that. No effect on the camera. Looks like the cable has failed.
by rsewards
Fri Mar 09, 2018 4:37 pm
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: DSUSB has stopped controlling the shutter on D7000
Replies: 6
Views: 11468

Re: DSUSB has stopped controlling the shutter on D7000

Hi,
I've checked that the camera itself works with a remote control, so that eliminates the camera itself. So the issue is with the DSUSB or the short cable itself. Shorting the tip to shield on the cable has not effect, so that leads me to think it's the cable.

Richard
by rsewards
Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:31 pm
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: DSUSB has stopped controlling the shutter on D7000
Replies: 6
Views: 11468

Re: DSUSB has stopped controlling the shutter on D7000

Thanks for the quick reply. There's no obvious wear visible on the camera end of the cable. The connector still clicks as it fits into the camera, although there is a small amount of play. There's no sign of strain (the insulation is not tearing) on the wire near the connector and jacks. Is the cabl...
by rsewards
Mon Mar 05, 2018 12:57 pm
Forum: Shoestring Hardware and Software
Topic: DSUSB has stopped controlling the shutter on D7000
Replies: 6
Views: 11468

DSUSB has stopped controlling the shutter on D7000

Hi, I've been using the DSUSB with my Nikon D7000 and BackyardNikon since 2014. In the last month the shutter control has become unreliable (it would work one day, and not work the next day) and it has now stopped working altogether. The DSUSB test program detects it, and can change the LED, but ope...