Camera has connected before, not now

I have an imac and am running iphoto '08. I have two cameras Cannon Sureshot and a fugi finepix. Both cameras have been connected to this computer before, and now they are not connecting. They aren't showing up on the desktop, or in iphoto. I have no idea what to do, or try. I have tried connecting different ways, and turning computer and cameras on at different times. I've checked preferences and nothing seems to be working (at least nothing within my abilities). Can anyone help? Thanks in advance I have always found help and direction here.

Welcome to the Apple Discussions. Although I prefer card readers like Terence suggested you could try reapplying the Mac OS X 10.5.6 Combo Update followed by a repair of disk permissions and see if that will jump start the camera recognition.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There's now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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