I have an unknown error (-81) when connecting iPod Photo and Nano

This error keeps coming up when connecting iPods to iTunes and no photos can be downloaded.
I have downloaded the all the latest iTune and iPod updates

Hello penel2907,
This could be due to a hardware issue. You may try using a different USB port on your computer.
Check for hardware issues
Related errors: 1, 3, 10-47, 1002, 1011, 1012, 1014, 1000-1020, 1669.
Try to restore your iOS device two more times while connected with a cable, computer, and network you know are good. Also, confirm your security software and settings are allowing communication between your device and update servers. If you still see the error message when you update or restore, contact Apple support.
Resolve specific iTunes update and restore errors
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
Cheers,
Allen

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