Inconsistent video chat camera

Hello i have been having a problem with the ichat video camera on the macbook for a long time. Usually when i open up ichat i cannot use the video function due to "camera is not connected" window. Then another day the camera is working perfectly fine. This occurs inconsistently and is really frustrating. If anyone has anything they know about this issue please help. Thank you.

Try reset your SMC / PRAM:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303319
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=2238
Try to repair permission:
application > utilities > disk utility > repair permission
Check if any program use that isight accidently open, and close it right away before start chatting.
If the problem persist, run hardware test by starting macbook using installer disk #1 and press D. And consult with apple the result.
Good Luck.

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Really Apple?
With the release OSX 10.8.5 Apple has once again showed its true colors, and continued its efforts to create a closed Apple system, which eliminates third party vendors, unless, one can only assume... they pay.
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Read this post: 10.8.5 Broke Camera Usage For 3rd Party Apps Like Skype
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+"CamTwist is totally free and comes with no warranty *or support*. That being said, I welcome hearing about suggestions *and problems* you might have."+
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In iChat open the Connection Doctor (Video menu) and the the Capabilities option
Are all items showing Green ?
Try restarting iChat (It re-reads the computers Ability at each launch)
If that does not work try restarting the Computer.
Make sure that in iChat menu > Preference > Video Section the Bandwidth Limit is not set to 100kbps (this is too Low for 1-1 video chats)
Do a Speed test
"Real World" speeds need at least 256kbps both up and down.
Check the System Profiler is "seeing" the camera.
It will be in Hardware > USB
10:30 PM Tuesday; March 27, 2012
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Is there a video chat app that can use the Charge's front facing camera?
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I tried Tango, Qik, and ooVoo.
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Tango and Qik ad mobile-to-mobile only at this time.
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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.
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