Is firewire meant to spark?!

mark_essex_87 · Post by **mark_essex_87** » Sun Oct 12, 2003 1:20 pm

its not a major prob but when plugging my firewire lead into my camera - the camera is always turned off when pluggin it in/out - i get little sparks - barely noticeable but i dont want to ruin my camera! im guessing its normal as firewire carries power...?

BrownCowStudios · Post by **BrownCowStudios** » Sun Oct 12, 2003 2:49 pm

Never happens to me, nor has it ever. I would seriosuly look into the problem, as it could lead to damaged equipment. Try buying another firewire, you can always take it back later. If that's not the problem, look at your capture card. It could be a loose or slighty wrong connection. I can't think of any reason for it to spark...

El Brenty · Post by **El Brenty** » Sun Oct 12, 2003 2:49 pm

Most signal cables do carry a small current. Good practice is to always plug and unplug with the power off!

Z X Spectrum users will remember the devistating effects if you ever unplugged a peripheral with the power on!

Mushiman · Post by **Mushiman** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 5:53 am

Yeah it happens to me!!!
If i don't put it in quick enough

mark_essex_87 · Post by **mark_essex_87** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 7:56 am

lol yea exactly what happens to me mushiman.