How to Use the Camera on a Mac
To access the camera settings on your Mac computer, follow these steps:
- Click on the Apple menu > System Preferences.
- Select "Security & Privacy" and click on "Privacy".
- Choose the "Camera" option.
- If you don’t see the camera option, make sure you have updated to macOS Mojave or a newer version.
- Select the checkbox next to the applications that you want to allow to use the camera.
What is the name of the camera on a Mac?
The MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro by Apple have an integrated camera at the top of the screen. The camera is called iSight and has a small green light on the right side that turns on when it is activated.
Where is the camera on a Mac?
Many Mac computers have an integrated FaceTime or FaceTime HD camera on the top of the screen. When you open an app like FaceTime or Photo Booth, the camera automatically activates. You can also use features like Edit or Head Pointer that utilize the camera.
How to use an external camera on a Mac?
To use an external camera on your Mac computer, follow these steps:
- Click on "Video" in the menu bar and select the external camera in apps or features like FaceTime.
- Select "New Movie Recording" in QuickTime Player. Then, click on the "Options" menu to choose the external camera.
How to take photos on a Mac?
To take a screenshot on your Mac, follow these steps:
- Open the menu or window that you want to capture.
- Press and hold the Shift, Command, 4, and Spacebar keys simultaneously.
- The cursor will change to a camera icon.
- Press the Esc key to cancel the screenshot.
How to take a full-screen photo on a Mac?
To take a full-screen screenshot on your Mac, simply press the Command, Shift, and 3 keys simultaneously on your keyboard. An image with the "photo" of the desktop will be automatically saved to the macOS Desktop in PNG format.