Moving, color changing, vertical lines in iSight camera.

I am getting vertical lines when trying to use my rear camera/iSight camera on my ipad mini.
Is there any way to fix this, or do i need to take it in?

bmraxim wrote: ... Any suggested troubleshooting steps?...
How to test your external iSight to ensure it is functional
If your iSight works properly on other Macs when using the same connectors and/or cables, your mini's video card may need service by an authorized technician. However, if the video card is the cause, I would think that you would notice the problems in apps other than FaceTime or photo booth, too.
If the problem turns out to be the iSight itself, you might find having your old external iSight repaired to be more costly than buying a new Mac-compatible webcam. If your local retailer cannot help you, select a compatible camera from the alternatives listed in http://www.mac-compatible-web-cam.com/. Which you buy will depend on your budget and the camera feature you want. I suggest USB cameras to avoid Firewire's adapter requirements for recent Macs as well as Possible Hardware or Software Conflicts.
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