ISight Compatibility

Will the apple iSight external webcam work with the mac mini?

If you are certain that your old iSight still works, yes ... if ...
More info, see http://discussions.apple.com/thread/6520683.
Message was edited by: EZ Jim
Mac OSX 10.10

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  • Isight compatability with PC and other web cam

    I have just bought a powerbook and isight to use for VC abroad. I tried to conduct a VC with a friend who has a PC and it said that I did not respond. Can you use isight to VC with a PC or is it just apple to apple?
    powerbook g4   Mac OS X (10.4.5)  

    Hi nmspickett and smokehouse
    Welcome To The Apple Discussion Pages.
    iChat will work with many cameras not just iSight.
    MAc to PC need the PC to be using AIM 5.9 or Trillian whilst running XP. (AOL's Triton does not work with other Apps yet)
    The AIM is free and the Trilian cost $25 for the Pro Video capable version.
    AIM need setting up with Tuning These instructions work for AIM 5.5 as described in the link and AIM 5.9 but access to the 5.9 properties is via My AIM menu > Options > Properties and not as described in he link.
    Both AIM and Trillian need enabling through the XP firewall. Service Pack 2 instructions here AIm is described but just do the same for Trillian.
    11:32 PM Tuesday; February 28, 2006

  • Built-in iSight compatibility

    i was wondering if the built in isight was compatible with other messengers other than ichat. i would like to use it with msn and yahoo instant messengers for international friends i have in germany, england, and poland.
    13" Black MacBook   Mac OS X (10.4.9)  

    Welcome to Apple Discussions, 50cc3r 5+ud 6
    Built-in iSight is a webcam. It will work with any software that is compatible with it. Check System Requirements for the software you choose.
    In order to connect you your msn and yahoo chat friends, the software you use must be compatible with the msn and yahoo servers. You will need different client software for each.
    msn for Mac is text only. NO camera works with it. There are two alternative clients of the msn server that may allow Mac video chat with PC Microsoft/MSN Messenger users:
    Mercury Messenger for Mac and aMSN for Mac OS X.
    Use whichever you find easiest to make work for you.
    Yahoo! Messenger for Mac can use your built-in iSight to connect to your PC friends. However, in my testing, it does not work nearly as well as iChat between Macs, so do not expect too much.
    Both msn and yahoo were originally written for and seem better supported on PCs. If you have access to a PC, you will likely encounter less difficulty using the PC version of msn and yahoo to connect to your friends who will use no other software. Alternatively, you could run the PC version using Boot Camp and XP on your MacBook or in a Parallels window.
    If both you and your friends are willing to install your respective versions of Skype, you will have a more modern video chat application that may offer simpler and higher quality free video chat.
      http://www.skype.com
    Skype's web site explains their computer to telephone fee-for-service plans at length, but text, audio, and video conferencing between computers is free.
    Enjoy video chatting,
    Jim

  • Isight compatibility with OSX 10.8.2?

    I have purchased a stand alone isight camera to go with my 2013 mac mini; I've got the 6-9 pin firewire cable and have got the camera to power on and be recognised by the computer (see below), but it simply isn't functioning properly. Images are refreshed every 5 minutes or so? Any suggestions of a solution?
    Cheers
    Jake
    This is what is listed in the firewire device tree.
      Model: 0x8
      GUID: 0xA270004148B6B
      Maximum Speed: Up to 400 Mb/sec
      Connection Speed: Up to 200 Mb/sec
      Sub-units:
    iSight Unit:
      Unit Software Version: 0x102
      Unit Spec ID: 0xA02D
    iSight Unit:
      Unit Software Version: 0x10
      Unit Spec ID: 0xA27
    iSight Unit:
      Unit Software Version: 0x11
      Unit Spec ID: 0xA27
    iSight Unit:
      Unit Software Version: 0x12
      Unit Spec ID: 0xA27
      Product Revision Level: 1.0.3

    First thing: Possible Hardware or Software Conflicts with iSight. 
    Chaining external iSight with other Firewire devices on the same Firewire ports often causes function problems.  Disconnect all other Firewire devices and restart your Mac while testing your iSight with your mini.  (I think your mini has only one FW bus.  If that is correct, you may need to disconnect all other FW devices every time you want to use use an external iSight with your mini.)
    If your trouble continues when no other FW device are connected, consider these other possibilities:
    (1) If the old external iSight you have still works, it should work with the new Mac mini.  You can test an external iSight using the suggestions in this link , including Apple's troubleshooting suggestions from http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2090
    Test more than one Apple camera-enabled app in more than one user account.  However, don't use the "Guest" account for testing.  If your Mac only has one account, create a new user account for testing.
    (2) Although unlikely, it is possible that your Firewire 400-800 cable is not working properly. You can check cable function by trying the cable with a different FW400 device.
    If you don't have another FW400 device, get at least one more connector to test for possible connection problems.  Any working one of something like those listed here should work to connect your FW400 external iSight:
    • This Firewire 400-800 cable can work:
        http://store.apple.com/us/product/HA352ZM/A/ (I use this one.)
    • Some users report that this low-priced alternative cable works:
         http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189097
    • To use your iSight's FW400 6pin-6pin cable, you can use a 6pin-9pin adapter like one of these:
      http://tinyurl.com/ydsbb6m  (I successfully use this one, too.)
    (3) Apple discontinued external iSight several years ago.
    My external iSights (I have two) are great webcams, but they are getting old (as consumer electronics go.)  Both of mine still work as well as they did when they were new. However, some previously owned or even NOS iSights may have been damaged by rough treatment or improper storage.
    The only way to know whether any presently available external iSight works properly is to test it using suggestions similar to those I offered above before you buy.  If you did not test the external iSight before you bought and now find it will not work properly with your system, perhaps a trusted seller will give you return or exchange privileges.
    Otherwise, if you don't want to spend the money to have your external iSight serviced, consider a new, Mac-compatible USB cam that offers a current manufacturer's warranty instead of any external iSight.  Some examples of current compatible cams are described at   http://www.mac-compatible-web-cam.com/
    (4) If you want to look for more ideas, you can search iSight Discussions.
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread/3983993 is a good place to start.
    (BTW, current FaceTime software versions work with external iSight's mic.)
    (5) If you need other suggestions after doing your own searches, we will try to offer more specifics based on the details you supply in your reply here.
    Message was edited by: EZ Jim
    Mac OSX 10.8.2

  • ISight compatibility with windows webcam?

    GF has an isight camera built into her computer. I own a dell pentium 3 (ram upgraded) and I wanted to know if it's feasible to get a windows webcam to talk with her on her iSight cam? What software and which webcam would be best to do this if it's possible?
    thanks in advance,
    e

    Hi Eddie,
    As Defcom says Skype is easier.
    For the dedicated.
    Trillian or AIM 5.9 on the PC. iChat on the Mac.
    Setting up AIM.
    Tuning the camera Use Message 570 onwards.
    Opening the XP firewall Change the name of the app for Trillian.
    More set up instructions at MVLDesign.
    12:27 PM Saturday; November 18, 2006

  • A MUST HAVE FOR ICHAT WITH iSIGHT!!!!!!

    If anyone who buys an iSight to use with iChat or any other application you must get iGlasses! If you have ever thought that wow the video is really dark or boring you must try the demo atleast of iGlasses. I spent the 9 dollars or something and bought this program because i would be talking to my dad with all the lights off using the night vision feature.
    b It is a must HAVE! The link below is the iGlasses for Macs.
    http://www.ecamm.com/mac/iglasses/
    Jon
    PS Have fun. I had alot of fun making videos with my iSight using iMovie!!! Try it.

    Hi Gil,
    any known compatibility issues with iGlasses?
    Assuming you mean iSight compatibility, not since these.
    All in all, a good app if you want or need the features it adds. I have read no negative comments, and the price is certainly right.
    I admire the try-before-you-buy period, too. Who could complain about that?
    Jim

  • Does iSight work with Yahoo Messenger?

    Before I buy, can anybody tell me does iSight work with Yahoo Messenger? Thanks.

    It does for me (as well as Yahoo! Messenger for Mac works for anyone.)
    Take a look at the responses to mike jones6's thread, iSight Compatability? The responses there will give you a more expanded answer your question.
    If you have more specific questions after reading this thread, post back here, and we will be happy to try to help further.
    Depending on what you want to do with Yahoo, searching iSight Discussions for "Yahoo" will give MANY threads that may be of interest. One example: Compatibility of cams

  • SBC YAHOO & 2WIRE

    Hi folks. I want to go to SBC YAHOO DSL which will come with the 2WIRE wireless router. Is the new IMAC w/Isight compatable with 2WIRE if I what to go wireless with the IMAC? SBC looks good for my laptop but b/4 I pull the trigger on buying an IMAC I what to be sure it will work with the 2WIRE router. What I am looking to do here is to eliminate having to purchase a lot of extra equipment for making the IMAC work.

    Thanks Henry B. and sorry for posting this question. I saw your response a few pages back on a simialar question.
    Steve

  • IMac with built-in iSight, PC, Skype compatability

    I know this is a simple question, but I read a few months ago where macs had a few compatability problems with webcam communicating to PC's. If both are using Skype, is there a problem webcam audio/visual communicating between a PC and an iMac using built in iSight?
    Thanks for any help given.

    There can be problems with Skype Mac to PC video connections, of course, but generally I'd say any problems there might be are not attributable to built-in iSight cameras.

  • HT3103 Is external iSight camera compatable with the intel chip?

    Is the external iSight camera compatable with the intel chip

    stewartmevans wrote:
    Is the external iSight camera compatable with the intel chip
    yes
    However, if your Mac has only Firewire 800 ports, you need an adapter such as one of the following to connect your FW400 external iSight:
    • This Firewire 400-800 cable can work:  http://store.apple.com/us/product/H7041ZM/A (I use this one.)
    • Some report that this low-priced alternative cable works:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189097
    • To use your iSight's FW400 6pin-6pin cable, you can use a 6pin-9pin adapter like one of these:
      http://tinyurl.com/ydsbb6m  (I successfully use this one, too.)
    Message was edited by: EZ Jim
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  • Compatability with adobe Reader 9.3; use of isight camera with skype

    I cannot open pdf documents with A. Reader - get the message that it is not supported by this unit. How does one get the isight camera to be active when I log on to Skype?

    Hi, you have 2 ?'s
    (1) In Skype go to Preferences & check out your Video settings..
    (2) PDF auto opens in Preview - if you want have Adobe Reader you will need to d/load from Adobe, then you will need to Right Click on the file & amend Open With or make A/Reader your default..L

  • External iSight camera's compatibility with OS 10.5.8 / iMovie 09

    I'm new here and joined because I couldn't find the answers to my questions anywhere on the net.
    I just upgraded my OS to 10.5.8 and then installed iLife 09, only to discover that my USB iMage webcam won't capture video in iMovie 09. So I've been researching a replacement, only to get totally overwhelmed by the options. I don't really need a more expensive digital camcorder . . . just a good quality webcam for vcasting.
    I found an "A" model external iSight camera still new in box from an Amazon seller but am hesitant to push the BUY button for fear it won't do what I want or isn't compatible in some way with either the new OS or iMovie 09.
    I surely would appreciate some input for you all about this iSight camera option and whether it's the best choice.
    Thanks,
    Janae

    Welcome to Discussions, Janae
    (1) Although iMovie Help says you should use a firewire webcam, as shown here, your USB iMage webcam should be compatible with 10.5.8 and iMovie '09:
      http://www.ecamm.com/mac/imagewebcam/apps.html
    Restart your Mac with your webcam connected and check iMovie function again. If you don't already know, this tutorial will show you how to record from a built-in USB iSight:
      http://www.apple.com/ilife/tutorials/#imovie-isight
    To use your USB iMage webcam, the only thing you need to do differently from what is shown in this tutorial is to *be sure your webcam is selected* (instead of iSight) in the "Camera:" choices bar in the recording preview window.
    (2) If you still have problems, try the relevant suggestions from
      http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1059#4
    If you still have problems, post back any new info you discover during troubleshooting. We will try to offer specific suggestions based on the details in your response.
    (3) If you want more info about camera alternatives, see Ralph's User Tip:
      http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2018211
    A couple of Firewire webcams that may still be available are:
      http://www.firewire-1394.com/fire-i-webcam-unibrain.htm - and -
      http://www.welovemacs.com/isweet1.html
    Other readers should be aware that some webcams do not have built-in mics, auto-focus, etc., so check carefully for any features that are important to you.
    In case you find any of these, this old review gives some opinions on the relative merits of a few different Firewire webcams:
      http://www.macworld.com/article/27783/2003/12/firewirewebcams.html
    EZ Jim
    “I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation or link."
    G5 DP 1.8GHz w/Mac OS X (10.5.8) PowerBook 1.67GHz (10.4.11)   iBookSE 366MHz (10.3.9)  External iSight

  • ISight/Hermstedt Xbridge compatibility

    I have purchased from Apple Store a Hermstedt Xbridge adsl router only to find that it is not compatible with my iSight camera. Apple say there should be no problem and suggest all sorts of fixes, but, when contacted as a last resort, Hermstedt say that, 100%, their router is NOT compatible with iSight. Why on earth do Apple sell something which is not compatible with all their kit?
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  • ISight camera-Compatability

    We recently bought our G-5 and our iSight. We chat with someone on MSN Messenger and were wondering why we can't have a video chat? (They have a PC.) Even if we don't use our camera shouldn't we still be able to see theirs? Or them see ours? What is the best way to video chat with a pc user and iSight? Thanks for your help

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  • ISight PC compatibility

    Can the iSight be used with a PC?....
    If so, how do you get it to do so?....are there drivers you need to install? Where are they?
    Thanks!

    Hello UCBAria,
    And Welcome to Apple Discussions!
    The general answer to your questions is, "Not really a good idea." To the best of my knowledge the iSight camera does not have any driver to allow it to work with a PC (except for the microphone).
    Instead, take a look at all of the new USB-2 webcams that are out there for sale designed for the Windows OS in mind. Some of them (USB-2) produce very good image and sound quality.
    Respecfully,
    Bill Gallagher

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