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Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Troubleshooting

There are currently no troubleshooting pages available for the Apple iSight external webcam.

Background and Identification

Apple's external webcam, the Apple iSight, was first released in 2003. The camera uses a 1/4 inch color charge-coupled device (CCD) sensor which provides a 640x480-pixel VGA resolution. The three-part F/2.8 lens provides an auto-focus of 50 mm to infinity, autoexposure features, and a shutter speed of up to 30 frames per second. The camera connects to a desktop/laptop via Firewire (IEEE 1394). The Apple iSight weighs approximately 2.24 ounces.

Known model numbers include:

  • M8817LL/A
  • A1023

There are no currently known recalls, defects, or malfunctions, otherwise.

Additional Information

Apple: Support

Wikipedia: iSight

iSight Programming Guide

iSight User's Guide

iSight 사용 설명서

iSight Manual del usuario

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