'Another Application is using your camera' -ugh!

composerguy78 wrote:
HI All,

Does anyone else get this problem or know how to fix it?

I am using the original firewire apple iSight with an intel dual Quad Core.

I can use it with Skype for video/audio chat but now even Skype is being problematic.

I would really appreciate any pointers.
I have tried quitting all applications, repairing disk permissions, restarting but none seem to work.

Cheers,
Felix

You have tried some good things already, Felix.

I do not share your problem, but here are a couple of ideas you can consider in any order you like.

(1) When you quit all applications, include a check for camera-enabled Login Items and widgets.

(2) If you are using Fast User Switching, be sure nothing is using your iSight in another account.

(3) Try resetting your PRAM.

If your problem remains unresolved, test whether the problem is EXACTLY the same when you try to use your external iSight with other video apps and post the answer back here. Also let us know if the problem is EXACTLY the same in another user account when you test those same accounts there.

EZ Jim



Mac Pro Quad Core (Early 2009) 2.93Ghz w/Mac OS X (10.6.4)  MacBook Pro (13 inch, Mid 2009) 2.26GHz (10.6.4)
LED Cinema Display  G4 PowerBook 1.67GHz (10.4.11)  iBookSE 366MHz (10.3.9)  External iSight

You're welcome, Felix

Thanks for letting us know you got it fixed!

Cheers,
Jim



Mac Pro Quad Core (Early 2009) 2.93Ghz w/Mac OS X (10.6.4)  MacBook Pro (13 inch, Mid 2009) 2.26GHz (10.6.4)
LED Cinema Display  G4 PowerBook 1.67GHz (10.4.11)  iBookSE 366MHz (10.3.9)  External iSight