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Q: Will a external Apple iSight work with the latest Mac Mini?

with a firewire 400-800 if it will what software do i need to take pictures and videos.

Many Thanks

MAC MINI, Mac OS X (10.6.3)

Posted on Jan 6, 2011 3:58 PM

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Q: Will a external Apple iSight work with the latest Mac Mini?

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  • by EZ Jim,Solvedanswer

    EZ Jim EZ Jim Jan 6, 2011 3:59 PM in response to THEMACMINIMAN
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    Jan 6, 2011 3:59 PM in response to THEMACMINIMAN
    Will a external apple isight work with the latest mac mini.


    Yes (if the external iSight works.)

    External iSights are great webcams, but they are getting old (as consumer electronics go) and some have had pretty rough treatment. You can test yours using the suggestions from this page:

    http://www.ralphjohns.co.uk/EZJim/EZJimpage4.html

    I suggest you disconnect other Firewire devices until you get your external iSight working with your mini.

    If you do not already have an external iSight and are considering buying one now,
    a new webcam (with warranty) may be a better choice.

    Many available alternatives are listed here: http://www.mac-compatible-web-cam.com/



    THEMACMINIMAN wrote:
    with a firewire 400-800 ...


    Use one of the following ways to connect your FW400 external iSight to a FW800 Mac port:



    • To use the FW400 6pin-6pin cable that comes with iSight, you can use a 6pin-9pin adapter
      like one of these:



    http://tinyurl.com/ydsbb6m  (I use this one.)



    http://tinyurl.com/cgll7o



    http://www.sonnettech.com/product/fw_adapter.html



    • This Firewire 400-800 cable can work:

    http://store.apple.com/us/product/TP320LL/A (I use this one.)



    • Some report that this low-priced alternative cable works:



    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189097


    I suggest you disconnect other Firewire devices until you get external iSight working with your mini. Once iSight works when it is the only FW connected device, you can try connecting other Firewire devices to determine whehter you can use any of them without conflict.



    ... if it will what software do i need to take pictures and videos.


    With your 10.6.3 mini, you can use QuickTime X, iChat, Photo Booth, iMovie, and some of the other apps that are installed with OS X. Your Mac's Help for each of these apps can tell you how to use them with iSight (or other connected cameras.)

    Some more apps you can use are shown in this list:

    http://www.ralphjohns.co.uk/EZJim/EZJimpage7.html

    The web links for each app gives details on what functions is offers with your webcam.



    Many Thanks


    You're welcome.

    EZ Jim



    Mac Pro Quad Core (Early 2009) 2.93Ghz w/Mac OS X (10.6.3)  MacBook Pro (13 inch, Mid 2009) 2.26GHz (10.6.3)

    LED Cinema Display  G4 PowerBook  1.67GHz (10.4.11)  iBookSE 366MHz (10.3.9)  External iSight
  • by THEMACMINIMAN,

    THEMACMINIMAN THEMACMINIMAN Jan 6, 2011 3:59 PM in response to EZ Jim
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    Jan 6, 2011 3:59 PM in response to EZ Jim
    So it will work with snow leapord.
  • by EZ Jim,

    EZ Jim EZ Jim Jan 6, 2011 3:59 PM in response to THEMACMINIMAN
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    Jan 6, 2011 3:59 PM in response to THEMACMINIMAN
    THEMACMINIMAN wrote:
    So it will work with snow leapord.


    Yes (if the external iSight works.)

    Thanks for the star!

    EZ Jim



    Mac Pro Quad Core (Early 2009) 2.93Ghz w/Mac OS X (10.6.3)  MacBook Pro (13 inch, Mid 2009) 2.26GHz (10.6.3)

    LED Cinema Display  G4 PowerBook  1.67GHz (10.4.11)  iBookSE 366MHz (10.3.9)  External iSight
  • by THEMACMINIMAN,

    THEMACMINIMAN THEMACMINIMAN Jun 6, 2010 2:52 AM in response to EZ Jim
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    Jun 6, 2010 2:52 AM in response to EZ Jim
    Thank you for helping me get my isight to work with my mac.
  • by EZ Jim,

    EZ Jim EZ Jim Jun 6, 2010 6:07 AM in response to THEMACMINIMAN
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    Jun 6, 2010 6:07 AM in response to THEMACMINIMAN
    THEMACMINIMAN wrote:
    Thank you for helping me get my isight to work with my mac.


    You're most welcome.

    Enjoy!
    EZ Jim



    MacPro QuadCore(Early 2009) 2.93Ghz w/MacOSX (10.6.3) 
    MacBookPro(13inch,Mid2009) 2.26GHz(10.6.3)
    LED Cinema Display  G4PowerBook 1.67GHz(10.4.11) 
    iBookSE366MHz(10.3.9)  External iSight
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    ~Bee ~Bee Jun 6, 2010 10:20 AM in response to EZ Jim
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    EZ Jim EZ Jim Jun 6, 2010 11:22 AM in response to ~Bee
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    Mac Pro Quad Core (Early 2009) 2.93Ghz w/Mac OS X (10.6.3)  MacBook Pro (13 inch, Mid 2009) 2.26GHz (10.6.3)

    LED Cinema Display  G4 PowerBook  1.67GHz (10.4.11)  iBookSE 366MHz (10.3.9)  External iSight