I'm in the market for a new mac laptop and I think I'm going to have to give up using my isight camera. Has anyone else gone through this separation issue too? I really like the flexibility of the isight, how I can point it around the room. I feel that I will be limited with the built-in cameras. Is there a way to get an isight to work on a new MBP or MBA or should I just give up?
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isight..I'm going to miss it...
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I know it's still supported but I was asking if anyone out there uses/prefers to use the iSight over the built-in laptop camera or if that's just me and I should move on and let the iSight go.
I know it's still supported but I was asking if anyone out there uses/prefers to use the iSight over the built-in laptop camera or if that's just me and I should move on and let the iSight go.
Ah. Well, for just video conferencing, I use the built-in. But, sometimes I do "remote repair", and then the external iSight is very useful because of it's auto-focus and macro abilities. Or, if there's more than myself in the conference, it's much better not to tie down the MBP's position to cover the subjects.
I think you'll find uses for both cameras.
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Can the iSight be connected to an MBA or MBP? What sort of adapters are needed?
Can the iSight be connected to an MBA or MBP? What sort of adapters are needed?
The iSight uses Firewire 400. Newer Macs have a FW800 port which is a different plug, but can be used with FW400 devices with an adaptor cable.
The MBP shouldn't be a problem. I don't think the MBA has a Firewire port.
For the MBP, you'll need a FW800-FW400 adaptor.
I don't believe there is any good way to connect Firewire devices to a USB port.
Have Fun,
Keri
PS. FW400 is sometimes called iEEE 1394A and FW800 is sometimes called IEEE 1394B.