ISight with Windows 7

Mine works perfectly and everything, but does anyone know of any programs I can use to shoot pictures and/or videos with? Something like a Photo Booth for windows?
Please and Thanks.

KnockSwag wrote:
Mine works perfectly and everything, but does anyone know of any programs I can use to shoot pictures and/or videos with? Something like a Photo Booth for windows?
Please and Thanks.
Welcome to Discussions, KnockSwag
If you don't want to boot back into OS X and run the real thing, see if this helps you:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=PhotoBooth+forwindows
Enjoy!
EZ Jim
Mac Pro Quad Core (Early 2009) 2.93Ghz w/Mac OS X (10.6.2) MacBook Pro (13 inch, Mid 2009) 2.26GHz (10.6.2)
LED Cinema Display G4 PowerBook 1.67GHz (10.4.11) iBookSE 366MHz (10.3.9) External iSight

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i have windows xp with SP2 and all the updates from MSFT running via Bootcamp (Leopard version of it) on a mac mini core 2 duo.
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Now for the "non-Apple" possibilities, wayland.ind
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• http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=2644983#2644983
• http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/527971.html
• http://blog.gkaindl.com/2007/10/11/using-an-external-isight-
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Issue Fixed.
BootCamp 3.2 - 3.3 breaks the functionality with Windows 7 at the latest patch level.
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upgrading OSX to Lion
Patch to latest release
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Found this.
"I saw that you introduced iSight support for Windows in the most recent RC. When I click on it in the USB menu, it doesn't load. How do I get that working?
- Anonymous
Yes, its true that we're introducing iSight support into the Update, which should be released in its final form in the next few weeks. Below you'll see how to get your iSight camera working in Windows.
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Kisight: FAQ 1: Want to Test your iSight With Another Person? (replacement)

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kisight: FAQ 1: Want to Test your iSight With Another Person?
Suitable for iChat 2.x and iChat 3
This FAQ follows on from EZ Jim's "How To Ensure Your iSight Is Functional"
Testing with Another User
This FAQ presumes you have done the preliminary tests in EZ Jim's FAQ and can see yourself in the Preview windows of iChat.
If your iSight works and you want to test your ability to connect iChat AV for instant messaging, see the iChat AV FAQs for further help.
Apple runs three AIM names:-
appleu3test01,
appleu3test02 and
appleu3test03 are available as Autoresponders. (They answer your call and start to show Video (adverts).
They will accept invites from iChat 2.x, iChat 3, the AIM application on a PC and Trillian also on a PC.
See Table 1 here for clarity
In Addition to these there are several people who post regularly in the iChat and iSight discussion areas who may offer their help. See the list below.
Other people put their details in their Apple profiles which you can see by clicking on their name on the left of any post.
Please be aware of Time Zone differences.
Current Known test users (Be polite and Text a request first).
Rather than post iChat names on a page that could possibly be trawled for info, I linked the list to peoples profiles.
Ralph Johns (UK) See under "Biography" in new Discussions Profile. Using Tiger (iChat 3 Panther at 10.3.9 possible still) Can also host 4 ways
EZ Jim By invite on the Boards only
Defcom (UK) From New Disussion Profile. Using Tiger (iChat 3)
Ryan Mathus New DIscussion Profile. Maryland.
ChrisBel New Discussions. Please note the @mac reference (Paris).
James A. Weston New Discussions Profile. California (Please Text first. Has PCs and Macs. Mac on Tiger and an Intel Mac.
Jeremy Varner Pennsylvania On Tiger
John Holt In Austailia.
See More about their Whereabouts and abilities to test here in Table 2
The people who have offered to be testers have put their iChat details in their profiles.
The Links are to prevent Trawling.
From there you can copy and paste them into the Add Buddy set up screens to put them in your Buddy list. Please note you need to select the correct account type when adding a Buddy.
To start a chat can be done in four ways.
1) Double click the green camera icon next to the person's name in your Buddy list
2) Click the person's name once in the Buddy list and use the icon at the bottom of the Buddy List
3) Click the person's name once and use the Buddies menu items.
4) Right Click on a Buddy and use the Pop Up Menu.
3:54 PM Friday; March 30, 2007

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kisight: FAQ 1: Want to Test your iSight With Another Person?
Suitable for iChat 2.x and iChat 3
This FAQ follows on from EZ Jim's "How To Ensure Your iSight Is Functional"
Testing with Another User
This FAQ presumes you have done the preliminary tests in EZ Jim's FAQ and can see yourself in the Preview windows of iChat.
If your iSight works and you want to test your ability to connect iChat AV for instant messaging, see the iChat AV FAQs for further help.
Apple runs three AIM names:-
appleu3test01,
appleu3test02 and
appleu3test03 are available as Autoresponders. (They answer your call and start to show Video (adverts).
They will accept invites from iChat 2.x, iChat 3, the AIM application on a PC and Trillian also on a PC.
See Table 1 here for clarity
In Addition to these there are several people who post regularly in the iChat and iSight discussion areas who may offer their help. See the list below.
Other people put their details in their Apple profiles which you can see by clicking on their name on the left of any post.
Please be aware of Time Zone differences.
Current Known test users (Be polite and Text a request first).
Rather than post iChat names on a page that could possibly be trawled for info, I linked the list to peoples profiles.
Ralph Johns (UK) See under "Biography" in new Discussions Profile. Using Tiger (iChat 3 Panther at 10.3.9 possible still) Can also host 4 ways
EZ Jim By invite on the Boards only
Defcom (UK) From New Disussion Profile. Using Tiger (iChat 3)
Ryan Mathus New DIscussion Profile. Maryland.
ChrisBel New Discussions. Please note the @mac reference (Paris).
James A. Weston New Discussions Profile. California (Please Text first. Has PCs and Macs. Mac on Tiger and an Intel Mac.
Jeremy Varner Pennsylvania On Tiger
John Holt In Austailia.
See More about their Whereabouts and abilities to test here in Table 2
The people who have offered to be testers have put their iChat details in their profiles.
The Links are to prevent Trawling.
From there you can copy and paste them into the Add Buddy set up screens to put them in your Buddy list. Please note you need to select the correct account type when adding a Buddy.
To start a chat can be done in four ways.
1) Double click the green camera icon next to the person's name in your Buddy list
2) Click the person's name once in the Buddy list and use the icon at the bottom of the Buddy List
3) Click the person's name once and use the Buddies menu items.
4) Right Click on a Buddy and use the Pop Up Menu.
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Wireless keyboard and mighty mouse do not work with windows Vista

I have a new iMac core 2 duo 20" used by my granddaughter.
The drive has been partitioned using 50-50 with Boot Camp Assistant to form 2 250 GB partitions and windows Vista has been installed on one of them. The installation process runs smoothly as does the process when the OSX disc is installed for the relevant drivers for keyboard, mouse, isight camera etc. At the end of this process it is necessary to click a :"finish" button but at this point the mouse and keyboard have frozen and there is no other way of inputting information. Restarting in windows takes me to the log in page but there is no way to input the user name and proceed further.
Apple support has suggested hat I use a wired keyboard and mouse or call Microsoft support. Microsoft support have told me that they do not support Vista on a Mac.
Any suggestions would be helpful.

I had the same problem on the mac mini from my dad with windows XP.
I could install everything smoothly but when i wanted to connect the mighty mouse and a wireles apple keyboard i had the same problem.
I fixed this by using a mouse with cable and then add the keyboard and mouse via bluetooth in the configurationscreen. i had to do do this 6 times (the same thing) before it worked so maybe its the same in vista

Can iChat have video chat with Windows Messenger?

Is there any way to use Jabber or other means to establish a video chat with an MSN Messenger user?
Alternatively, does anyone know if Virtual PC for Mac supports video chat with windows computers?
Thanks for the help.

Hello Peter,
Is there any way to ... establish a video chat with an MSN Messenger user?
The best way is still with a Windows XP PC and MSN Messenger.
For use with your Mac, see the MSN, Yahoo, Win Messengers & iChat? FAQ. Jabber is text only.
There is a beta application called Mercury Messenger on Mac OS X that is an MSN Server client.
However, please note that the Mercury Messenger Webcam / Video Conference Support section, which I quote, in part, includes the following:
Video-conferencing is supported on Mac OS X, however it is receive-only, due to an incomplete JMF library for Mac OS X. The feature is still relatively new, and so some issues may occur in use.
Although Mercury Messenger (beta) will connect to the MSN Server, those comparing it with iChat AV's capability should certainly study the sections about the limitations and known issues.
If you get Mercury Messenger on Mac OS X working, please post back and let us know what you think of it.
... does anyone know if Virtual PC for Mac supports video chat with windows computers?
VPC for Mac does not support Firewire video, so it cannot use an iSight for video. Sorry, but I have not seen anyone post a method of using VPC that rivals the performance of using the same application on a Windows PC.
Also, VPC with the current version of Windows is so expensive that, at least where I live, it is often cheaper to buy a used, and sometimes a new, PC to run your PC software.
If you really MUST use PC software, I suggest running it on a PC.
EZ Jim

External iSight and Windows Vista

Did some searching on this and it seems like a lot of people are having troubles. I got it working without much hassle so thought I'd share. First of all, I'm not using BootCamp, Parallels, or any such thing. Just Windows.
When I plug in the iSight, it's recognized as an "AppleComputerInc. iSight" and 2 unidentified devices. I'm guessing at least one of those is the audio. Maybe both since it's stereo audio I think.
It will try and fail to find drivers for all 3 devices.
Go into the Device Manager (right click on Computer, choose Manage and then click Device Manager in the left side of the Management Console.)
Right click the iSight (not the unidentified devices) and select Update Driver Software.
Tell it you want to browse your computer to select the device, and then on the next screen say you want to select from a list of device drivers.
Make sure you uncheck the box to show compatible devices only.
Select Generic as the manufacturer and Generic 1394 Desktop Camera as the model.
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Thanks your microphone info, miken32
Including your up-to-the-minute info, I have still not yet seen a report of any successful use of iSight's Firewire connected microphone with Windows.
If your linked driver works, someone will surely let us know.
Cheers,
EZ Jim
PowerBook 1.67 GHz w/Mac OS X (10.4.11) G5 DP 1.8 w/Mac OS X (10.5.2) External iSight

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