can't open the camera

[novie_rosa]

i have a Macbook. when i open photo booth the camera can't open , but when i webcam for example skype-ing (video call) the camera can open ... i need someone to help me .. please .. thank you

 

[chas_m]

Not sure what you mean by open ... activate maybe?

Anyway, the camera can only be in use with one app at a time. So if Photo Booth is saying you can't use the camera because it's already in use, the first thing I'd ask myself is "did I *actually properly quit* iChat or Skype or any other app that uses the camera?"

That usually solves the problem.