Where to get looooong USB cable from?

[Messiah Khan]

Im in need of a long USB cable (A to mini USB plug) so I can shoot tethered to a laptop. I probably need a 5-10 metre one. Anyone know anywhere that does decent quality ones?

PS. How amazingly cool is Nikon Camera control Pro 2 with liveview!

 

[kfridge]

you'll probably struggle to get one longer than 4m...USB wasn't designed for long lengths, see here for more http://www.usb.org/about/faq/ans5

 

[mattyh]

I might be able to get you one, but I won't know until Monday... My other half works for an IT company. I'll ask her to see if she can find one on Monday if thats any good for you?

 

[Canon Bob]

I daisy chain 2 or 3 of these together...works fine.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=97272&criteria=usb repeater&doy=5m1

Bob

 

[Janice]

PS. How amazingly cool is Nikon Camera control Pro 2 with liveview!

Nearly as amazingly cool as Canon Remote Shooting with liveview!!

 

[admirable]

The longer the cable the more the voltage drop. I think 10mtrs would be at it's limit but would have to be usb2.

 

[Canon Bob]

The longer the cable the more the voltage drop. I think 10mtrs would be at it's limit but would have to be usb2.

The ones in the link I posted have active repeaters powered form the USB port....no volt drop.

 

[admirable]

Ah Ha, clicked on your link just after I posted. 2 of them should do the trick!

 

[admirable]

Hey!, just noticed I'm quite chatty now and you've got the devils number!

 

[HybridUK]

Have a check on ebuyer.co.uk mate. They might have something that will fit the bill and it's also cheap as chips.

 

[Gareth_R]

Im in need of a long USB cable (A to mini USB plug) so I can shoot tethered to a laptop. I probably need a 5-10 metre one. Anyone know anywhere that does decent quality ones?

PS. How amazingly cool is Nikon Camera control Pro 2 with liveview!

I've downloaded a trial version of Camera Control Pro 2 but I haven't loaded it yet.
Where is it available to buy & how much does it cost ?

Forget the USB cable, get the WT4.... go on..... you know you need it

 

[StuD]

How about this 5m one on Ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5M-5-M-USB-2-...9210507QQihZ018QQcategoryZ42322QQcmdZViewItem

I haven't bought from this seller in a while, but they always offered good, affordable cables and quick delivery.

 

[Messiah Khan]

Thanks everyone.

I daisy chain 2 or 3 of these together...works fine.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=97272&criteria=usb repeater&doy=5m1

Bob

Cheers Bob. Ive ordered 2 of them. Should do the trick. ive got a fashion shoot coming up soon and I recon shooting tethered would not only be very usefull, but will also be a good experience for me in studio work.

I've downloaded a trial version of Camera Control Pro 2 but I haven't loaded it yet.
Where is it available to buy & how much does it cost ?

Forget the USB cable, get the WT4.... go on..... you know you need it

£130 http://www.parkcameras.com/ProductD...ogle/productID/8567/groupID/19/categoryID/102

I considered the WT4 until I saw the price, lol. Would be cool though.

 

[Bo2007]

got 3m USB extension lead if you want it....

 

[Messiah Khan]

got 3m USB extension lead if you want it....

Thanks for the offer, but i'll be fine with the 2x5metre ones ive ordered.