iSight Updater 1.0.3

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iSight Updater 1.0.3

I'm running OSX 10.4.3 on a dual 2 G5.
When I try to run the iSight updater for 1.0.3 it won't update... saying can't do it on this computer. I currently have 1.0.2.
My nephew, who has a G5 running 10.4.3. currently DOES have 1.0.3 as his iSight driver, which he downloaded as the update.
What's up?

Also.. I notice that his incoming video has a soft look, while others look much crisper. Could this be a bad camera? He has a fast connection, as do I.

Thanks!

G5- Dual 2.0, Mac OS X (10.3.7)

Posted on Jan 9, 2006 9:50 AM

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Answer 1

EZ Jim

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Jan 9, 2006 12:25 PM in response to Rick Morton

Hello Rick. If your iSight works well on your Mac and your iChat AV does not tell you that you need to update, I would not be concerned about adding this software. When using the Tiger OS, either your Mac's Software Update... or iChat AV will tell you if you need to update.

I currently have 1.0.2.

Do you know this from your System Profiler information, or are you basing your statement only on the fact that you have a folder named "iSight Updater 1.0.2" in Finder > Go > Utilities?

... the iSight updater ... can't do it on this computer. My nephew ... DOES have 1.0.3...What's up?

My guess is that your nephew installed the 1.0.3 update while he was still using Panther. As explained in iSight Updater (1.0.3), Panther is required for the update, but a later upgrade to the Tiger OS would have left the 1.0.3 Update in place.

All necessary software is installed with your Tiger install or came pre-installed if your Mac shipped with Tiger.

I notice that his incoming video has a soft look, while others look much crisper. Could this be a bad camera?

There are many possible causes of a soft image in iChat AV 3. The most common are lack of adequate bandwidth and processor power.

Because iChat AV 3 dynamically allocates bandwidth between the parties involved in a given chat, both of you should Check your Broadband Speed.

Because of this dynamic allocation, I suggest that both users who are parties to any problem connection test with more than one other user in order to determine which system is really causing the problem.

Suggestions for maximizing your Mac's performance with iChat AV 3 are shown in Help for iChat AV 3 Problems.

The suggestions in Improving Your iSight's Picture may also help all users.

If your nephew is concerned that he has a bad camera, he can check his iSight using the suggestions in Common PC Chat Applications and iChat.

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Answer 2

EZ Jim

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Jan 9, 2006 5:14 PM in response to EZ Jim

Oooops! Grabbed wrong link for last paragraph of my response immediately above.

Change From:

If your nephew is concerned that he has a bad camera, he can check his iSight using the suggestions in Common PC Chat Applications and iChat.

To the following: If your nephew is concerned that he has a bad camera, he can check his iSight using the suggestions in How to test your iSight to ensure it is functional.

Sorry for any confusion that may have resulted from the error.
Jim

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