Solutions to Mac iSight Camera Problem with Flash Applications
Solutions to Mac iSight Camera Problem with Flash Applications
The recent upgrade to Mac OS X 10.6.5 has caused problems with the iSight webcams on Flash sites. If your iSight camera still works properly with other applications, try the following solutions:
(1) If you have installed Google plug-ins, uninstalling them may restore proper iSight function with Flash and Mac OS X 10.6.5. If Google is your problem, the GoogleVoiceAndVideoUninstaller.app should be in your hard drive's Library/Application Support/Google/ folder. (not your home folder library)
(2) Installing the new Flash beta fixes sites for many users:
Clicking this link will download the beta: http://tinyurl.com/2frejs4
(3) Another approach that may restore full use of the iSight webcam is to uninstall Flash 10.1 using the Adobe flash uninstaller, install a lower version of Flash (e.g. 9.0 for OS 10.1 10.3), uninstall Flash 9.0 with the Adobe uninstaller, then reinstall Flash 10.1).
(4) If you are using Safari as your browser be sure to update to Safari 5.0.3: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1070 It contains " improvements to usability, compatibility, stability" that have helped some users.
The webcam problems with Flash and 10.6.5 appear to be limited to the iSight camera. If you have an external USB webcam then Flash applications should be working properly. To confirm the iSight webcam issue is resolved go to mailVU.com and click Allow for webcam access.
mailVU.com is the easiest and fastest way to record and send private video messages. Ask for the free video email widget to install on your website. We also have an API as an alternative for email transmission of the video links.