ISight Camera Indicator Light

I use my integrated iSight camera periodically but I find that the green indicator light is rather annoying... any way of turning it off or dimming it?

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2090
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My isight camera green light blinks every two seconds, when I try to use facetime or any other application of isight. And of course, the camera is not working.
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Xiunei wrote:...Macbook Pro, just bought it a month ago.
Does anyone ... have a way to solve this annoying issue?
Yes. Your retailer does. He can either: (1) determine whether your new Mac needs repair or replacement, or (2) show you how to make your camera work correctly.

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The isight on my macbook seems to be functioning fine. However, the left indicator light (mic) does not light up when I use my mic, whereas before, it did. The right light works fine when I am taking a picture or am on iChat. But even when I record with GarageBand, the mic light does not turn on. Any idea how to fix this? Does this mean that a big problem is soon to follow? I don't think the light's burnt out; the macbook is less than 6 months old.
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Hello raspu3000
Take another look at your MacBook's User Guide (manual). It makes no mention of a mic indicator light. The User Guide identifies the little hole left of the iSight only as your microphone.
Perhaps you previously noticed light leaking across from the iSight indicator side rather than a true microphone indicator light, or do you mean some indicator in an application window?
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Hi aq950077, and welcome to the Lenovo User Community!
The light should only be on when the camera is in use. Are you sure there isn't some software running which accesses the camera?
I don't work for Lenovo. I'm a crazy volunteer!

ISight camera green light keeps blinking.

using a macbook pro with retina display.
The green light keeps blinking when not in use.
The camera is still able to function.

If you are concerned about the blinking although your camera works, contact Apple Support or an Apple Authorized Service Provider for service.
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I updated three Macs to 10.7.3 with no trouble. I credit ALWAYS using the Combo Update for my reliable updates:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1484
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Hi,
I am using a MacBook Pro 13-inch retina, late 2013 model. When I turned on my camera, I do not see the indication light.
Done the following:
- Tested with few applications like Skype, Photo Booth, etc.
- Performed PRAM and NVRAM reset
- Performed SMC reset
Would appreciate if anyone could advise what is wrong with my iSight camera indication light?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Wilson

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I have noticed that my green iSight indicator light turns on for about a second and then turns back off. I don't have any programs using iSight running when this happens. I'm not sure what is happening, but does anyone have any ideas as to why this would be? This is a built-in iSight camera on a Macbook Pro running 10.5.5.

Then take it back to the repair shop before the 90 day repair warranty is up. Advise them the repairs were not done properly. Your iSight cam is "broke."
When it’s time to pick up your computer from the repair shop:
* Before you leave the repair shop, make sure you have the repair tech(s) power the comp up and demonstrate that it is indeed working & repaired properly too your satisfaction.*

ISight indicator light NOT on?!

Hi People,
Have had a MacBook Pro 13" for a month or so and only just noticed the lack of the iSight indicator light. Occasionally when going to Photo Booth it will come on, but dimly so, then flicker and fade away. Has anyone had this before and if so, have you fixed it, short of taking it to Apple under warranty.
Have reset smc and pram stuff to no success, also the camera itself has always worked.

Welcome to Apple Discussions
Mine has always shone when the iSight is in use, it sounds like a dodgy LED so best get it back to Apple right away so they can fix it.

ISight indicator light on even when no programs are running.

The green indicator light next to the built-in iSight camera is on, even though the only program currently running is Safari. Furthermore this seems to be causing the camera to show nothing but that same shade of green when I open Photobooth. The color settings are set for millions, so I know that's not the problem. Any and all suggestions are welcome.

Hi. First, I suggest you install the most updated software from Apple. Try resetting the SMC as well. Here's the steps:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303319
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iSight was working fine, then today I noticed the indicator light was on. I tried several programs that use iSight to see if the camera was working, but none were capturing an active image (iChat = black screen, Photo Booth = green screen). I tried restarting the computer without any luck. Is there any way to reset iSight? Or is this a hardware problem? All my software is up to date as well.
Thanks.

I have figured it out. I have the Imac, and it has
worked for me everytime i have tried it. If you are
in photobooth, and there is no image coming from your
camera and the light is on, cover the isight with
your thumb, and hold it there for a couple of
seconds. The screen will go a little scratchy and
then you can take you thumb away and the picture
should be there. It has worked for me three times.
Good to hear that it works for you riverboy...but...since the camera light is on and iChat states : "Your camera is in use by another application" , when I start up photobooth it says "Photobooth cannot open because no camera is attached or the camera is in use by another application." So whatever your problem was is most likely something completely different form the "camera in use" problem being discussed here. Needles to say that my iSight IS attached AND the green light is on. But NONE of the apple programs (QT player, iChat, Photobooth, Apple Quicktime Broadcaster, iMovie) recognize the fact that the camera is there. Thanks for your response.
Something set it internally to be "occupied" and NONE of the programmes or hints sofar have been able to RESET that. Again, I would hope that Apple responds to this discussion. I just had a call from a friend in the Netherlands who now has the same problem after having used his iSight for over a year without any glitches...

HT3964 my built-in isight camera will still not work on my macbook pro after completing smc reset. The green light comes on but no video.

my built-in isight camera will still not work on my macbook pro after completing smc reset. The green light comes on but no video.
Any Suggestions?

Restart the computer.

ISight Camera not working and green light won't cut off

Ok, so I used to use macs all the time (exclusively) then I left for a few years, and now that I am back I have had a great experience so far except for this oddity...
I have no idea why but all of the sudden my little green light beside my built-in isight camera won't go away, I am not even trying to use it in any application. When I do, however, try to use it in photobooth for example it yields nothing but blackness. So, to troubleshoot I figured I'd try two things:
Re-installing Mac OS X from scratch using the CDs that came with it (no big loss, I wanted to customize the installation anyways)
Reset the SMC (I am used to resetting PRAM and stuff like that, so it's been a while for me)
Both of those have yielded no change.
I would have searched the forums for answers but apparently that feature has been turned off temporarily to help "improve support", or something I read rather quickly earlier lol
So I call upon you, Mac Geniuses, to please come to my aid...surely there is something else I can do to fix the isight on my macbook. I just got it, granted I got it refurbished from Apple, I expected nothing less than top notch from Apple as they have always delivered before.
Thanks in advance for any help!!
-Joshua

Ok, my mistake...When I went to reset the SMC I noticed when I upgraded the memory the retention bar that holds things *around the battery, I guess* into place wasn't in there the way it should be, the metal tab wasn't in it's little slot, so I fixed that error, then went on with the procedure and then no more problem
I'm an idiot, Apple rules, I'll be the first to admit it LOL
Have a great day!

ISight Camera light

My Isight camera light turns on randomly when the computer is first booted and the only way to make it go out is to completely shut the computer down. Even when restarted the light will remain on. Any idea what may be causing this?

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