MacBook Pro - Turning on the built in cam

WOGIT · WOGIT #1 (**permalink**)

05-06-2007, 12:21 AM

I have the MacBook and I am trying to get the built in cam to work with a program called ISPQ with out much luck. Is it not possible to simple turn on the cam and use it with what ever program I chose?
Thank you for any help

trpnmonkey41 · trpnmonkey41 #2 (**permalink**)

05-06-2007, 12:49 AM

If the program isn't programmed to access the iSight then it will not work

WOGIT · WOGIT #3 (**permalink**)

05-06-2007, 12:53 AM

Thanks for taking the time to answer. I hope Mac in some future patch adds a on button to the cam so that it can be used with any program that uses a webcam

trpnmonkey41 · trpnmonkey41 #4 (**permalink**)

05-06-2007, 01:00 AM

Its not an apple issue. 3rd party programs have full access to the camera, but if they don't program their software to use it, it won't work

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #5 (**permalink**)

05-06-2007, 10:56 AM

Welcome to Mac-Forums, WOGIT.

iSpQ is listed on this webpage, A short list of some applications that work with iSight.

I would contact the iSpQ support staff to see what can be done to solve this.

If you do get it to work, it would be cool of you if you reported back and posted the solution for any other member having the same problem as you do.

WOGIT · WOGIT #6 (**permalink**)

05-06-2007, 12:31 PM

Will do and thanks again for all the info.

WOGIT · WOGIT #7 (**permalink**)

05-06-2007, 12:38 PM

I just sent my question off to there support staff so with any luck I will have there answer in a day or so.

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #8 (**permalink**)

05-06-2007, 01:13 PM

Cool! And good luck in getting it to work!

WOGIT · WOGIT #9 (**permalink**)

05-07-2007, 05:42 PM

Here is the reply that they sent to me

Our Solution:

Hello

Use iSpQ VideoChat>Preferences>Video to activate your built-in Mac camera. Be sure to quit any other program which also uses the camera before starting iSpQ.

iSight is a generic name for several Apple Cameras. The external one is a firewire device while the integrated one uses USB. iSpQ uses the controls available in the drivers assigned to each camera. At the moment, the driver for the integrated camera has fewer available options than those for the external model.

We have found several sources of software which might help, both having free trial periods:

http://www.ecamm.com/mac/iglasses/ for a utility which adds controls to Apple iSight drivers

http://www.ioxperts.com/index.html for enhanced drivers for Mac OS web cameras

George E Little nanoCom Support Staff

Now after my dinner I shall give it a try

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #10 (**permalink**)

05-07-2007, 05:55 PM

Crossing my fingers for ya! Let us know if it works!

trpnmonkey41 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 22, 2003 Location: Hamilton College Posts: 7,003 Mac Specs: 20" iMac C2D 2.16ghz, 13" MacBook 2.0ghz, 60gb iPod vid, 1gb nano	05-06-2007, 12:49 AM If the program isn't programmed to access the iSight then it will not work Don't forget to use the new User Reputation System
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trpnmonkey41 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 22, 2003 Location: Hamilton College Posts: 7,003 Mac Specs: 20" iMac C2D 2.16ghz, 13" MacBook 2.0ghz, 60gb iPod vid, 1gb nano	05-06-2007, 01:00 AM Its not an apple issue. 3rd party programs have full access to the camera, but if they don't program their software to use it, it won't work Don't forget to use the new User Reputation System
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WOGIT #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 06, 2007 Posts: 8	05-06-2007, 12:21 AM I have the MacBook and I am trying to get the built in cam to work with a program called ISPQ with out much luck. Is it not possible to simple turn on the cam and use it with what ever program I chose? Thank you for any help
	QUOTE Thanks

MacHeadCase #5 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	05-06-2007, 10:56 AM Welcome to Mac-Forums, WOGIT. iSpQ is listed on this webpage, A short list of some applications that work with iSight. I would contact the iSpQ support staff to see what can be done to solve this. If you do get it to work, it would be cool of you if you reported back and posted the solution for any other member having the same problem as you do.
	QUOTE Thanks

WOGIT #6 (permalink)
Member Since: May 06, 2007 Posts: 8	05-06-2007, 12:31 PM Will do and thanks again for all the info.
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WOGIT #7 (permalink)
Member Since: May 06, 2007 Posts: 8	05-06-2007, 12:38 PM I just sent my question off to there support staff so with any luck I will have there answer in a day or so.
	QUOTE Thanks

MacHeadCase #8 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	05-06-2007, 01:13 PM Cool! And good luck in getting it to work!
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WOGIT #9 (permalink)
Member Since: May 06, 2007 Posts: 8	05-07-2007, 05:42 PM Here is the reply that they sent to me Our Solution: Hello Use iSpQ VideoChat>Preferences>Video to activate your built-in Mac camera. Be sure to quit any other program which also uses the camera before starting iSpQ. iSight is a generic name for several Apple Cameras. The external one is a firewire device while the integrated one uses USB. iSpQ uses the controls available in the drivers assigned to each camera. At the moment, the driver for the integrated camera has fewer available options than those for the external model. We have found several sources of software which might help, both having free trial periods: http://www.ecamm.com/mac/iglasses/ for a utility which adds controls to Apple iSight drivers http://www.ioxperts.com/index.html for enhanced drivers for Mac OS web cameras George E Little nanoCom Support Staff Now after my dinner I shall give it a try
	QUOTE Thanks

MacHeadCase #10 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	05-07-2007, 05:55 PM Crossing my fingers for ya! Let us know if it works!
	QUOTE Thanks

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