Best option for Webcam for quality video

I'm looking to put together a few short movies for my family. It's a bucket list thing so I've got a Mac mini & I'm trying to work out the best webcam to buy. I was about to buy the C920 but then realised the limited capability. I also have all the adobe movie editing stuff, which I need to get my head-round.
I do have a budget for something like the C920. I'm really after the best image quality along with autofocus.
Once I've done, the mini will go into the lounge & we'll be using the camera for Skype & FaceTime.
Thanks

I don't know about "best" but here is a list of Mac-compatible webcams:
http://www.mac-compatible-web-cam.com
If price is no object, one of the best is the one built into the Thunderbolt Display, as long as you don't need to hold the camera by hand and don't mind the size and bulk of a 27" monitor built around your camera:
http://www.apple.com/displays/

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