Lilley1
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Q: iSight Webcam for OSx 10.9.1

Hi Peeps

 

I have a MacBook Pro Early 2012 and I have a iSight Webcam.I have a few question

 

1. Can I use a iSight Webcam on this MacBook?

2. There isnt a port for the lead that come with the camera, What adapter do I need?

 

I know that the laptop as a built in iSight, But a need to film over poker tables.

 

Im guessing that I might need to buy a new camera

 

Any ideas ?

 

Thank you

 

Danny

OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Jan 30, 2014 1:37 PM

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  • by EZ Jim,

    EZ Jim EZ Jim Jan 30, 2014 4:49 PM in response to Lilley1
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    Jan 30, 2014 4:49 PM in response to Lilley1

    Lilley1 wrote:  Hi Peeps...

     

    Hello Warble.


    Lilley1 wrote:...I have a MacBook Pro Early 2012 and I have a iSight Webcam....Can I use a iSight Webcam on this MacBook?

     

    Yes, it is possible.  If your old external iSight you have still works, it should work with newer Macs including yours.  You can test an external iSight using the suggestions in this link.

     

    Lilley1 wrote: ... There isnt a port for the lead that come with the camera, What adapter do I need?

     

    To connect your old external (Firewire 400) iSight to your MacBook Pro (perhaps Late 2011 or Mid 2012) , you will need a cable or adapter that can connect the FW400 external iSight to your MBPs FW800 or Thunderbolt port.  If you don't already have such, Apple offers these possibilities:  FireWire Adapter - Apple Store (U.S.)  There are also 9 pin to 6 pin Firewire adapters like this one if you need such.  Your local computer store may have other alternatives.

     

    Lilley1 wrote:... I might need to buy a new camera  Any ideas ?

     

    Perhaps not necessary, but an external USB cam could not be bothered by these Possible Hardware or Software Conflicts.  There are many available  new cameras that could work for your planned use.  Some of them are shown in this list of Mac Compatible Web Cameras. 

     

    Lilley1 wrote: ... Thank you  Danny

     

    You're welcome!