Facetime - camera light

When I launch Facetime, the green light for my camera comes on immediately, even if I have Facetime turned off within the app. I'm used to using Skype, Hangouts etc, where the light indicates that the camera is active and goes off when a call is terminated. I'm not paranoid, but my computer is in my bedroom and I'd like to think that the camera is definitely off except when a call is in progress! Anyone know? Thanks

Hello Peter
That is correct, the light will come on when the camera is in use. The article below will explain further.
Using your built-in iSight camera
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1462
Regards,
-Norm G.

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FaceTime camera lighting is poor

When we bought our iMac a few weeks ago, everything seemed to be fine with the FaceTime HD camera. Just today, however, when we open PhotoBooth, the lighting of the video is very dark, as if we are sitting in the dark. I have checked the front of the iMac for fingerprints in front of the camera or anything thet might make the camera miscalculate the lighting, but I can't see anything.
Is this a hardware issue, or are there any steps I can take before resorting to taking my machine back?
thanks!

(0) Well done on checking for dirt or stray lighting conditions that might be fooling your Mac!
(1) If you have not already done so, restart Mac and try again.
(2) If your camera still does not work properly, if you have installed third party software that might be causing a conflict with your Mac's built-in camera, follow the developer's instructions and unistall it to see if proper camera function returns.
(3) If the problem remains, you can try Apple's http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2090 suggestions.
The "reset" suggested for your individual Mac model often restores normal function.
BTW, Apple now calls cameras built into current Macs and Apple LED displays "FaceTime HD" camera. However Apple FaceTime cameras respond to the same troubleshooting. To remove this potential for confusion, several of us who post here have sent Apple Feedback that asks Apple to update related knowledge-base articles to include the FaceTime camera name or provide separate articles titled for FaceTime cameras. In the meantime, users of any Mac or Apple LED inbuilt cameras can continue to use Apple's recommendations for built-in iSight in all related knowledge-base articles.
(4) If the problem continues after trying all the above suggestions, yours may be a hardware problem that will require a professional fix.
Unless you have a current backup, make one now.
Then use the final "Troubleshooting" suggestion:
"... contact Apple or an Apple-Authorized Service Provider for service."
(5) If you want to try one other thing that sometimes helps, use your Mac's Disk Utility to repair permissions and then download and apply the latest Combo Update, for your Mac OS, the current one is at:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1459
Repair permissions again immediately following the system restart that completes the Combo update.
Properly applying the Combo version of updates can sometimes correct problems like yours. However, you may be wise to have your new Mac professionally checked out, particularly if you notice any other problems.
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Macbook air camera light flashing on resume?

Hi guys, my Macbook air (11 inch, mid 2011) has recently had its facetime camera light flashing on resume when I open the macbook lid. The time period when it flashed varies, but I am worried about security, and if someone has access to the camera.

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My facetime doesnt work. If I call somone they see I call but when they accept it doesnt work and when they call me the green camera light turns on but no sound or pop up of the video chat screen appears, please help! Macbook pro user. MacBook Pro, OS X M

My facetime doesnt work. If I call somone they see I call but when they accept it doesnt work and when they call me the green camera light turns on but no sound or pop up of the video chat screen appears, please help! Macbook pro user.
MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion

I just wanted to follow this up by saying that you were entirely correct in your diagnosis of the situation. My computer did have the faulty part you linked to. I brought my laptop in and specifically told them to run that test, had it fail and then argued with the person at the genius bar and the manager. Eventually they offered to have it sent out and have everything replaced for free of charge. They did so mainly because I had complained about graphical issues almost every other time I had come in with problems and no one ran the test. They should have caught this problem during my warranty, but they didn't, even though I mentioned the problem.
Anyhow, after having the part replaced, I haven't had my computer crash a single time since, or had many of the issues mentioned above. I've never had this experience before. Even brand new, I got occasional crashes. Hopefully this new trend continues.
I do find that web browsing is still incredibly slow. Web browsers just chug along at a slow pace, even though I have great internet speed. Maybe I'll try just deleting my web browsers and reinstalling them...
Anyhow, thank you for your help and knowledge Clinton.

Quality of facetime camera is so bad

I got a new 27'' imac and I'm really diasappointed about the camera. apple announces it as "Get everyone in the picture with crisp, widescreen HD video. The built-in720p FaceTime HD camera lets you make video calls that are so clear, it seems like everyone’s in the same room. " What a joke!
My facetime camera in my iphone 5 takes much better images than the imac's.
Even worse are the results if I take photos in photo booth. The size of the photos are about 200kb!!!
Is there any possibility to adjust the settings of the camera?

The camera on the iPad is not nearly as good a camera as on the iPhone 4. You simply can't expect it to take the same quality pictures. It's primarily designed for use with FaceTime.
The quality of the pictures will be better the more light you have. Also, as the iPad is heavier, it's harder to hold steady, thus the blur. Brace your arms against your body or rest the iPad on something.

Macbook air FaceTime camera is horrible

macbook air FaceTime camera is horrible, anyways of doing FaceTime better on this ...

JILLS 4m Guildford wrote: ... please can you provide me with any suggestions on the external camera, most of them doesnt even get detected .....
(1) http://www.mac-compatible-web-cam.com/
(Apple has changed the built-in camera's name on newer Macs from "iSight" to "FaceTime" and then to "FaceTime HD." Regardless of the name of your built-in camera, the same info and troubleshooting applies.)
(2) However, first try restarting your Mac, modem and wireless router.
(3) If restarting does not solve your problem, quit all internet connected apps except the browser and check your internet speed with http://speedtest.net/
Slow internet or having multiple computers, a game box, VOIP box, or even multiple apps on one Mac sharing your bandwidth can cause poor video chat quality.
Whoever you video with should also check their speed. Video quality depends on speed of the internet connection at BOTH ends.
(4) You can test your camera's video quality with Photo Booth.
If the picture it makes is better than your FaceTime video, your camera is NOT your problem.
If the images shown by your camera are all blurry, check to see if the lens cover (near the green light) needs to be gently cleaned with a soft cloth -- NO LIQUIDS.
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Mac OSX 10.7.4

FaceTime Camera Not Working After Yosemite Upgrade

So After I upgraded to Yosemite yesterday, my FaceTime Camera stopped working.
Every time I turned on FaceTime or Photo Booth, the green light on the camera started to blink like crazy but nothing would show up on the screen. It was just black. And I tried different user too, not working.
I tried to reinstall Yosemite, no luck.
Tried to rest SMC and PRAM, no luck.
Tried safe boot, no camera in safe mode.
Tried repair disk permission, no luck.
Here is how it showed in system report, I thought it would be more details?
I am using MBP with Retina late 2013 model. I am 90% positive that the camera was working before this upgrade.
I don't know whether anyone else encounter the same problem and I am afraid it's something I installed that's causing the problem. In that case, even a clean install works fine, after I restore everything from Time Machine, the problem might just come back.
Thanks!
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geoffreysong wrote: ... I am afraid it's something I installed that's causing the problem...
You have done the right things. With all you have tried, some third party item you have added is a very good guess as to what could be causing your trouble. The biggest difficulty will be determining which installation caused the trouble.
I am certainly not experiencing your problem on any of my 10.10 Macs.
geoffreysong wrote: ... In that case, even a clean install works fine, after I restore everything from Time Machine, the problem might just come back...
Right again! The way to prevent reinstalling the problem (and to prove your guess was correct) is to reinstall OS X using the OS X Yosemite: Erase and reinstall OS X instructions.
Next, before adding anything else, test your camera using the applicable suggestions from Apple's How to Troubleshoot iSight article. (Over time, Apple has changed the built-in camera's name on newer Macs from "iSight" to "FaceTime" and then to "FaceTime HD." Regardless of the name of your Mac's built-in camera, the same info and troubleshooting applies.)
• If the camera works now, your suspicion is correct. You can then add ONE needed app FROM ITS ORIGINAL SOURCE (not from any of your backups) and test the camera again. If the camera fails, you have found the problem app. If the camera works, continue adding apps one at a time, testing thoroughly between each addition. After all your apps are added back, if your camera continues to work correctly, you can copy your data files back from your latest backup.
• If the camera doesn't work immediately when nothing has been added to your fresh Mac OS X installation, you most likely have a hardware problem. There are no user serviceable parts of the camera. Contact Apple or an Apple-Authorized Service Provider for service.
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Mac OSX 10.10.1

FaceTime camera issues

My FaceTime camera on my MacBook Air is making everything purple and grainy and I don't know how to fix it. Help?

Check these in this suggested order:
(0) Restart Mac and see if the problem is resolved.
(1) Most likely: add as much bright, single source light as possible.
     Then test to see if the problem goes away.
      If you are in a dark place, the colors of your display's light effects camera more.
(2) If you are using any Photo Booth or iChat "Effects" with your camera,
     click the "Normal" setting to see if your problem disappears.
(3) If you have added iGlasses software to your Mac, check its settings.
(4) Try all relevant suggestions for built-in iSight from Apple's
      http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2090
      (The suggestions for built-in iSight also apply to your FaceTime camera.)
(5) If the Troubleshooting suggestions don't help, use Disk Utility to repair permissions.
     Then download and apply the latest Combo Update for your Mac OS.
     (You don't say which OS X version you use, so I could not post a specific link.)
     Repair permissions again immediately following the restart that finishes the Combo.
(6) Properly applying the Combo version of updates can correct some software problems.
     However, there are no user serviceable parts of iSight. For hardware help,
     contact an Apple-Authorized Service Provider for service.
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Mac OSX 10.7.3

My MacBook Air green camera light is stuck on!

Hi!
The green light next to the inbuilt Facetime camera is stuck on and as a result applications such as Facetime, iMovie and iPhoto say "no camera connected"... I don't know what to do! Help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Winnie!

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, or by corruption of certain system caches.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. Note: If FileVault is enabled on some models, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain iMacs. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin. Test while in safe mode. Same problem? After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.

Iphone 6 plus facetime camera not working after 8.1 upgrade

iphone 6 plus facetime camera not working after ios 8.1 upgrade, also while making calls the voice on the other side sounds distant. Any pointers.

It seems the facetime camera does not work for whatsapp only it works normally.

How do i use my FaceTime camera as a web cam?

I am trying to figure out how to use the facetime camera on my macbook pro as a web cam with non apple users. Please help.

If you are trying to use Flash based web sites that you open in your browser, there is no difference in operation regardless of whether your webcam is being viewed by a PC or by another Mac user. However, if you are having problems with Flash sites, verify that your Flash plug-in is the latest one that is compatible with your system.
• You can find the latest Flash version that works with your OS X 10.7.3 using this page:
      http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
If you need to update, use your Mac's Disk Utility to repair permissions. Then follow Adobe's instructions here: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/908/cpsid_90893.html
Be sure to uninstall your current Flash player before installing the new one.
Repair permissions again immediately following installation of the updated Flash player.
• Be aware that the current Flash Player Preferences can be configured in your
     Lion Mac's  > System Preferences... These settings may be blocking Flash on a system-wide basis.
• Individual Flash settings are still configured in the same way as older versions:
      http://tinyurl.com/5kjv3
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Mac OSX 10.7.3

I dropped my iPhone 4S in the toilet. Now it won't shut off and the camera light stays on. What should I do?

I dropped my iPhone 4S in the toilet. I dried it and shook out as much water as I could. I removed the SD card and put everything in a bowl of rice. It is still in there and everything appears to be working normally, but it won't shut off and the camera light stays on. I've tried the restart thing where you press and hold the pwr button and the home button. What should I do?

Service and Repair - https://selfsolve.apple.com/ Repair options (require hardware serial number)
http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=servicefaq&geo=United_Kingdom&product=iph one <-- enter correct country once on page

I am having problems with my burst mode on my iphone 6 plus it is slower than the facetime camera after i updated to ios 8.3 apple please fix this issue i am fed up with all your mistakes

i am having problems with my burst mode on my iphone 6 plus it is slower than the facetime camera after i updated to ios 8.3 apple please fix this issue i am fed up with all your mistakes

Gerald
If you had taken time to read the Terms of Use you agreed on joining this Community today you would have realised that Apple is not here
neither reading nor responding on this User Community
http://www.apple.com/feedback/

FaceTime camera low quality, not recognising screen flash.

Sorry if this has been mentioned previously in another thread. But is anyone else experiencing this from their MacBook Pro? I have an early 2013, Retina MacBook Pro that I purchased at MacMall in March. Since I purchased the laptop, I have noticed that the picture quality is really bad and that the Photo Booth screen flash no longer is picked up by the FaceTime camera like it was on my previous unibody MacBook Pro from late 2008. Is anyone else having the same issue?
I have gone to the Apple Store to get it repaired, the Genius recognised the problem and submitted the laptop to have the screen repaired and the clamshell replaced. Once I got the computer back however, the problem was still not resolved. I took it in once more to the Apple Store, this time I was helped out by two other Genius members, but they told me they could see no discernible difference with the picture quality compared to the other MacBooks in the store. They also said that the flash was working even though it clearly is not.
I called Apple again after I left the Apple Store with no resolution and spoke to a Customer Sevice Specialist who thought the problem was uncommon and she had me download the Capture Data program to send to the engineers. She also had me do a clean instal and she requsted that we would do a partition and try the camera again. I did the clean instal, which took an hour or two of my time. She did not get back to me after about a week or two, so I contacted Apple again and was assigned to yet another Specialist. This time he made me do everything over again. I did the clean instal. I did the partition. I sent Apple the Capture Data several times. He promised me he would get to the bottom of this and find solution. The engineer determined that I needed to uninstal CleanMyMac2 and MacKeeper from my computer because the programs might have been deleting essential data require for the camera to operate properly.
However after deleting the two programs from my MacBook and following the Specialist's instructions, the photos on my FaceTime camera still came out dark, the camera still did not pick up the built in screen flash.
My photos look like the ones below regardless of whether the flash is turned off or on.
After a day or two, the second Specialist called me back and told me that the engineer he was working with determined that the screen flash feature built into Photo Booth is a novelty feature. That is, a feature designed by Apple not to work properly. Has anyone else gotten a resolution from Apple on this? I just want my FaceTime camera to work properly on my premium Apple product. I mean, I did spend a lot of money on this and I want it to work as advertised. Any advice or suggestions on this would be helpful.
All the creepy photos below were taken on my MacBook Pro Retina with screen flash enabled and disabled via the PhotoBooth application:

Here is an image taken on my 15" MacBook Pro Retina. Notice the blurry quality of the photo. The colours are dull.
Here are an image take from the 13" MacBook Pro Retina I bought as a gift. Notice the photo is crisper and the colours are more vibrant.

My FaceTime camera is not being recognised why? and how can i fix this problem

I had this program called vdcassistant and apparently its a virus so I removed it and now my FaceTime Camera is not being recognised can someone please tell me how to fix this, and i have no time machine back ups

Reinstall Facetime application.
Check system profiler for your inbuilt iSight camera by looking at Hardware > USB > Built in iSight.
Perform an SMC/PRAM reset:
SMC RESET:
Unplug all cables from your machine including the power cable. Hold the POWER button for 10 seconds.
Plug all cables back in and boot machine.
PRAM RESET:
Locate COMMAND+OPTION+P+R Keys.
Turn on the Machine.
Hold down these four keys.
Until you hear the startup sound for a second time.

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