iMac with built-in iSight camera: Positioning the display when using the built-in iSight
Summary
If you want to showcase your smiling face in the best way possible, here's how to position your iMac with a built-in iSight camera for optimal video conferencing with iChat.
Products Affected
iMac (20-inch, Mid 2007), iMac (24-inch Mid 2007), iMac (24-inch, Late 2006), iMac G5 (20-Inch iSight), iMac G5 (17-Inch iSight), iMac (20-inch Late 2006), iMac (17-inch, Late 2006 CD), iMac (17-inch, Late 2006), iMac (20-inch, Mid 2009), iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009), iMac (27-inch, Late 2009), iMac (24-inch, Early 2009), iMac (20-inch, Early 2009), iMac (24-inch, Early 2008), iMac (20-inch, Early 2008)
Lights...
To get the best picture, use a good light source in a well-lit room. See Use good lighting for the best iSight picture for more information on lighting.
Camera...
To set your display so that your built-in iSight has optimum framing for video conferencing, open iChat, then choose Video Preview from the Video menu. Look directly at the camera.
Position the top of the display at or slightly below eye level from your normal, ergonomically correct, seated position. (You may need to adjust the height of your display by raising or lowering your work surface.) See your iMac G5 (iSight) User Manual or Intel-based iMac User Guide for recommended ergonomic positioning.
Try to sit about 18 inches (48 cm) from the front of your display so the built-in iSight can best focus on you. From this position, tilt the display until your face is positioned satisfactorily in the iChat preview window. If you want, you can swivel the iMac left or right on its stand to capture your best side.
Action!
You're now ready to video conference with your iMac!