BEST WEBCAMS

What is the best make model of webcam... i'm going to just go out and buy one i think... i tried to use my powershot A57 camera which has video capabilities but it would not be recognized. do these cameras work.
Thanks!

Hi,
Any Firewire DV Cam corder (Best pics)
Any Firewire Web cam (Nearly as good with an External ISight being best of those if you can get one)
Any USB Video Class Compliant webcam such as the X-Box 360 cam or the Logitech 5000 (check serial numbers) ones (NEEDs OS 10.4.9 at least)
Any USB Cam with http://www.ecamm.com/mac/ichatusbcam/ utility if not USB VC (needs appropriate drivers)
11:08 PM Tuesday; July 10, 2007

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Hi Matt:
Interestingly, a number of folks have been asking the same question lately. You may want to review the many posts in this forum. I think they will be quite helpful. As always, if you need anything specfic, let us know!

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You're most welcome, Julie.
dreamdoc wrote: ... I don't have a cam corder, but that's a great solution ...
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Because your MBA is so portable, it is easy to take with you so you can test any camcorder before you buy to be certain it meets your needs.
dreamdoc wrote:... I also appreciate the reminder to close out my inquiry...
Per the Respond to answers tutorial page, you decide when to mark an answer that "solves your question."
I certainly did not intend any reminder. As a user like you, I have not authority to remind or otherwise instruct you about your participation in Discussions. As explained in ¶ 1.11 of Apple Support Communities - Terms of Use, the Apple Hosts would be the ones who would address any concerns with you if necessary.
Have fun shopping!
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Heloo,
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You're most welcome, Julie.
dreamdoc wrote: ... I don't have a cam corder, but that's a great solution ...
If you are still shopping, you might be able to find a compatible used camcorder at a local store that sells used cameras or electronics. One with a failed tape mechanism that otherwise works would likely be very low priced. The same store may also have compact tripods.
Because your MBA is so portable, it is easy to take with you so you can test any camcorder before you buy to be certain it meets your needs.
dreamdoc wrote:... I also appreciate the reminder to close out my inquiry...
Per the Respond to answers tutorial page, you decide when to mark an answer that "solves your question."
I certainly did not intend any reminder. As a user like you, I have not authority to remind or otherwise instruct you about your participation in Discussions. As explained in ¶ 1.11 of Apple Support Communities - Terms of Use, the Apple Hosts would be the ones who would address any concerns with you if necessary.
Have fun shopping!
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Model Name:          iMac
Model Identifier:          iMac7,1
Processor Name:          Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:          2 GHz
Number of Processors:          1
Total Number of Cores:          2
L2 Cache:          4 MB
Memory:          4 GB
Bus Speed:          800 MHz

Hello,
I don't use anything else than the webcam in my iMac but you can find some interesting products on this page :
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You will see a Skype rating and a Customer rating. Check reviews for some of them on Amazon too. And don't forget to verify if the webcam is compatible with Mac.

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