I was struggling with my Microsoft Lifecam Studio webcam because it was not working properly.
- Install Microsoft Generic Webcam Driver
- Microsoft Camera Driver
- Microsoft Usb Web Camera Driver
- Microsoft Lifecam Cinema Mac Drivers
I have a Retina MacBook Pro 15″ (late 2013) and I test the camera with the PhotoBooth app on Mavericks. All I was able to see was a super burned white-colored image.
Software & Drivers For Windows 8 and later, additional software is not required. Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows XP 32.
After researching online for solutions I came across this program on the App store that costs USD 8. I must say, it was worth it, because from the moment I installed it, the problem was solved. Now I am able to use my camera without any troubles.
Its a little bit strange that Apple doesn’t support this camera which costs around USD 80 (Its not a cheap one) and the idea of having another App always running just make something I think should be supported by OS X bothers me a little bit. But well, I guess this is part of the Apple vs Microsoft war, at least I don’t have to purchase another webcam now.
The App name is: WebCam Settings they also have a blog here if you want to get more info.
Tip: I had to change one configuration in the Advanced tab of the program settings. I had to select the 50Hz option to eliminate the flickering I was having with 60 Hz.
Before you begin
Install Microsoft Generic Webcam Driver
Driver updates for Windows 10, along with many devices, such as network adapters, monitors, printers, and video cards, are automatically downloaded and installed through Windows Update. You probably already have the most recent drivers, but if you'd like to manually update or reinstall a driver, here's how:
Update the device driver
In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager.
Select a category to see names of devices, then right-click (or press and hold) the one you’d like to update.
Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
Select Update Driver.
If Windows doesn't find a new driver, you can try looking for one on the device manufacturer's website and follow their instructions.
Microsoft Camera Driver
Reinstall the device driver
Microsoft Usb Web Camera Driver
In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager.
Right-click (or press and hold) the name of the device, and select Uninstall.
Restart your PC.
Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.
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Microsoft Lifecam Cinema Mac Drivers
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