Using an external camera with iMac

I want to use either an external camera or my panasonic video camera with my imac, and wonder if anyone has any recommendations. For some reason, the old pc Logitech camera does not work, and I cant seem to get the video camera to work either.
Thanks.

as webcam or as cam where you import the recorded videos to the computer?
personally I have no problems using both my imac webcam and my logitech webcam with skype the likes

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Hugh

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I have a new Pavilion dm4-301 d cl Entertainment PC. My OS is Windows 7. I am used to using two external monitors with a docking station. This new laptop does not have a docking station. What do I need to get to use two external monitors?
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Hi,
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Can someone guide me how to overcome this and get the USB camera detected when I am using NI cRIO 9022?
NOTE: If this is a problem with software mismatches on HOST and NI cRIO 9022 device, please see JPEG Files 1 and 2 for available software and Host and cRIO 9022.
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Amar.
Attachments:
NI Vision Acquisition Express Error for NI cRIO 9022.JPG ‏39 KB
IMAQ and dx Modules Installed on my NI cRIO 9022 hardware(No NI Vision Acquisition 2010 SP1).JPG ‏82 KB
NI Vision Acquisition Express NO Error for NI cRIO 9022.JPG ‏48 KB

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Follow these steps to use the Bloggie® camera with the Apple® iMovie® program.
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Can you use any external display with a macbook?

hi all,
I was just wondering, can you use any external display with a macbook? (i.e. gateway, and dell displays?)

To original poster:
Yes.
Provided you have the appropriate ports and cables, that is. Some monitors do not have all vga, dvi-i, dvi-d, hdmi, etc. ports, and it can be misleading that all those technologies appear to be compatible via conversion cables (they aren't all meant to be compatible, so look it up on the internet before buying).
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