How to use ans E\external camera as choice in ichat ?

I have a macbook pro with a built in isight. I've tried using two other cameras as video source with no luck. both are cannon mini viedo cameras, The first camera I needed to get a firewire adaptor for. from a dv port of a camera to the firewire port of the pro. The second from the dv port to the usb port of the pro. I go to avchat preferences/video but only get the isight as a choice. What am I missing ? Do I need to install drivers ?

You're welcome, Joe.
I cannot find DV950 as a Canon model.
(1) Perhaps you mean a Canon ZR950?
If so, according to the info on page 67 of the ZR950 Instructions Manual, you should be able to connect to the Firewire (iLink® / iEEE 1394) port on the camera.
More info about some "ZR" Canons: http://support.apple.com/kb/TA26556
Try the suggestions there or contact Canon, Inc to see if they have ideas that might help you.
(2) If not, perhaps have a Panasonic PV-DV950?
If it is a Panasonic, according to the info on page 58 of the PV-DV950 Operating Instructions user manual, you should be able to connect to the Firewire (iLink® / iEEE 1394) port on the camera.
More info about "PV" Panasonics here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=113547
Try double clicking buttons to see if that improves function?
(3) In either case, no additional drivers or software are needed. Read your manual for hints on how to use your camera as a video source. Concentrate on how to record directly to a VCR from your camcorder, etc.
Check for tape or head-saver operations. They may limit the functions you want. For example, Canons must be plugged into wall power. Some brands require that you remove tape for it to work. Some require that you leave the LCD view screen open in order for your camcorder to output its DV signal to Firewire. The manual will tell you.
If nothing else works, unless you are willing to use a different camcorder or computer, try an alternate connector such as those suggested in my previous response.
Message was edited by: EZ Jim
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