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Q: Lines in iSight Camera picture

Hello All!

 

I use my iSight with my Mac Mini. When, for example, I am on facetime or in photobooth, there are jumpy vertical red and blue lines. This just started happening out of no where.

 

Any suggested troubleshooting steps?

 

Thanks, Brandon

Mac mini, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on Apr 18, 2015 11:27 AM

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Q: Lines in iSight Camera picture

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    EZ Jim EZ Jim Apr 19, 2015 10:13 AM in response to bmraxim
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    Apr 19, 2015 10:13 AM in response to bmraxim

    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.

     

     

    Message was edited by: EZ Jim

     

    Mac OSX 10.10.3