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VideoCapture .read() on OSX always gives False, None

I am able to successfully open the webcam and retrieve the resolution which looks correct.

Every attempt to either .read() a frame or .grab() / .retrieve() ends up with False, None.

How can I begin to debug this?

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VideoCapture .read() on OSX always gives False, None

I am able to successfully open the webcam and retrieve the resolution which looks correct.

Every attempt to either .read() a frame or .grab() / .retrieve() ends up with False, None.

How can I begin to debug this?