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by: decg July 1, 2009 9:45 AM PDT

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Webcam for Mac

by decg - 7/1/09 9:45 AM

Ok, so here's my problem: I switched from PC to Mac in January and my Logitech Sphere webcam isn't compatible with my Mac.

Which webcam can you suggest ? I like the iSight from Apple, i've found a few in good condition on Amazon...


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What sort of Mac did you get?

by mrmacfixit Moderator - 7/1/09 4:24 PM

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I ask because Macs have had built-in cameras for a number of years now.

That said, if you have an older Mac, the iSight is pretty decent.

I believe Logitech makes a Mac compatible camera.

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Sorry i forgot to mention...

by decg - 7/1/09 4:29 PM

In Reply to: What sort of Mac did you get? by mrmacfixit Moderator

Mac Mini ! haha Sorry =P

Just the iSight stays in the Mac design and style...


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Logitech

by decg - 7/1/09 4:32 PM

In Reply to: What sort of Mac did you get? by mrmacfixit Moderator

Yeah about the logitec cams, they're good quality and everything, but I like to stay Apple if possible (personal preference)


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(NT) Then iSight is your only option.

by mrmacfixit Moderator - 7/2/09 4:57 AM

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Macam software drivers for USB web cams

by grimgraphix - 7/2/09 4:42 PM

In Reply to: Webcam for Mac by decg

http://webcam-osx.sourceforge.net/

macam is a driver for USB webcams on Mac OS X. It allows hundreds of USB webcams to be used by many Mac OS X video-aware applications. The aim is to support as many webcams as possible.

here is the link to a list of web cams supported including many, many logitech cams

http://webcam-osx.sourceforge.net/cameras/index.php


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Thanks for the info but...

by decg - 7/2/09 11:50 PM

In Reply to: Macam software drivers for USB web cams by grimgraphix

Hey ! Thanks for the website however i do already know about Macam... My webcam (logitech SPhere old model -i believe 2006-) doesn;t work with such app. not supported yet. If they update the software with the driver for my webcam before i have the money to buy an iSight, I'll probably keep my Sphere.

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(NT) Bummer... well, it was worth a try !

by grimgraphix - 7/3/09 7:37 PM

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camera

by gmm421 - 7/11/09 10:00 PM

In Reply to: Thanks for the info but... by decg

I bought an isight a few years ago, just before they stopped making them. Last year, I bought the Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac, and it is superior in my opinion. At the time, I got it for $80, about half of what the isight cost.


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webcam for macs

by angryshortguy - 7/11/09 3:46 AM

In Reply to: Webcam for Mac by decg

The MS xbox360 camera and a cheap usb mic work pretty well on macs.
And the price is about 1/3 of the isight cameras on ebay/craigslist.


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webcam for Mac

by jimmy.leavens - 8/15/09 12:06 AM

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You can try to find and use AGENT V4. It looks like an iSight camera and works for me. Excellent. Try to google the above. I bought it on the net from an English company. try LIQUID DIGITAL SOLUTIONS in Australia.


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I have a pretty decent iMage

by macnerd10 - 9/27/09 6:33 PM

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it is about fifty bucks, USB powered (no AC brick) and delivers acceptable picture. It is ideal for laptops but should be fine with a desktop too.
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=210440768&listingid=35186280


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