skycam 0 Posted August 18, 2008 Hello all, Im using an elevated photography set up and have a 12v pan and tilt unit atop a 70ft mast, I have a Canon 40d at one end and a Laptop with Canons utility open at the other. My problem is that I can take a couple of shots at the most but as soon as i power up the pan and tilt unit, the utility shuts down on the laptop. I have tested everything away from the pan and tilt and it works fine but as soon as i introduce it within 5 ft of the camera the utility closes. Anyone got any ideas how I can overcome this problem? Many thanks. Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zmxtech 0 Posted August 21, 2008 are you using usb ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycam 0 Posted August 21, 2008 Yes Im using an ethernet to usb adapter at both ends, i have just purchased shielded ethernet and shielded ends but am now wondering whether i need to earth either end using the earthing strand within the cable or will just crimping on the shielded ends, ensuring a good connection does the job? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
