Mac Pro with External Camera use FaceTime for Mac?

Any ideas what cameras will work with a Mac Pro that does not have Isight camera? Can I use a Camcorder or still camera that takes videos?

I use a LogiTech C910 1080 HD Video webcam on my MacPro 8 core and it works great. BestBuy sells them for $79.95 and on sale this week for $10.00 off.. great camera for the price. Also works with iMovie for short clips.
I just downloaded FaceTime for the Mac and installed it.. called myself using my iPhone 4 and works like a champ.
It has built in stereo microphone but I use a separate Plantronics USB headset for better sound and listening when talking with someone on Skype or any other video chat.
CAUTION..If you do test it using your iPhone (in the same room) watch out for the FEEDBACK through the speakers.. be ready to hit the MUTE button on your iPhone or you will get reverb loud and real fast. And it even mutes iTunes when a call comes in.. and when you hang up iTunes comes back up..pretty cool.
The Logitech C910 doesn't say it will work on a Mac (on the box, it only says Windows) but it does and works just fine. Plus there are other drivers on their web site for the Mac and other cameras.
Hope this helps..
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