Weird Problem -- Mouse Freezes when I plug in my camera

Hey guys,
I've been combing the forums and have found some similar issues reported but no solutions to speak of.
Here's the deal:
My camera -- Minolta Dimage A200 -- I've had it for 2 months now and have connected it to my iMac G4 800 mhz dozens of times without incident.
Now..about 1 week ago I upgraded to Tiger. Two days ago my wife connected the camera and uploaded a few pictures without having any issues. Although, I'm more than certain that she wouldn't have ejected the camera properly.
Yesterday I tried to connect the camera and this is what happened:
As soon as I connect the usb cable with the camera attached to it my keyboard and mouse go dead. It doesn't matter what port I use...the same thing happens. If I unplug the camera and then unplug and replug the keyboard and mouse they spring back to life. If I plug in just the usb cable everything is fine. If the camera is attached(on or off) the keyboard/mouse go dead.
I read some speculation about the port not having enough power so I tried to plug the camera into my Powered usb hub. This didn't work either. My mouse didn't go dead but the light at the port I plugged into went dark and the computer was none the wiser as to the camera's presence...not good.
I have to believe that my problem has something to do with:
1. Upgrading to Tiger
and
2. Not ejecting the camera properly on first use with tiger.
Any help would be appreciated.
BTW...I also tried formatting my memory card on the camera.

Hmmm...
A bit disappointed that no one has come to my rescue.
I went out and bought a CF media reader today and it circumvents the problem nicely...for $29.99 Canadian.
It's actually nice to use the reader and not have to worry about the camera and cables and what not.
Still...I want to know what the problem is.
I'll keep checking the thread in hopes of enlightenment.

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