iSight

Introduced: June 2003
Terminated: December 2006

Description

Apple’s new webcam, iSight, was a full motion video camera.  It shot at 30 frames per second with a resolution of 640 x 480.  It used a FireWire connection and had a built-in microphone.  The camera had an auto-focus and was noted for its small case. 

History

The iSight was released at the Apple World Wide Developers Conference.  Its small size and excellent features gave a new Mac standard in the spotty field of web cameras.

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iSight

Specifications

Image: 24-bit
Resolution: 640 x 480 VGA
Image Formats:—
Optics: 1/4-inch color CCD
Lens Focal Length:—
Audio: Integrated, dual-element microphone
Range: Autofocus from 50 mm to Infinity
Memory:—
Shutter Speed:—
Weight and Dimensions (US): 2.5 ounces, approx. 3.5” length, 1.38” diameter
Weight and Dimensions (Metric): 70.9 g, approx. 8.9 cm length, 3.5 cm diameter
Ports: FireWire for audio, video and power connection
System Requirements: iChat AV Software, Mac OS X v.10.2.5 or later, 600 MHz G3 Macintosh computer (or faster) with FireWire port
Power: Powered through FireWire connection

Timeline

Introduced in June 2003, the iSight was discontinued in December 2006.

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