Nice webcam for mt Powerbook G4?

Question

Hello,
Does anyone have any recommendation for a nice webcam for use with PowerPC macs? Would most if not all of the USB 2.0 webcams work with the powerbook G4?
My PowerBook model: PowerBook 5,8(5,9 is the 17 inch before the MBP).. I have 2GB of memory(one stick is 444 and the other is 533/667)

Answer 1

romko23 wrote:
Hello,
Does anyone have any recommendation for a nice webcam for use with PowerPC macs? Would most if not all of the USB 2.0 webcams work with the powerbook G4?
My PowerBook model: PowerBook 5,8(5,9 is the 17 inch before the MBP).. I have 2GB of memory(one stick is 444 and the other is 533/667)
(1) I think you be better served by a current production UVC (USB) webcam that has a warranty.
Some examples: http://www.mac-compatible-web-cam.com/
Don't add any of the software bundled with these cameras (unless you have tested and know that you need it.)
Mac OS; X 10.4.9 (and later) include all drivers needed to use UVC cams.
(2) If you are still considering buying an external iSight, understand that Apple has not sold external iSights for several years. These external iSights are great cameras, but they are getting old as electronics go. I have two, and both work wonderfully, but you have no idea how the one you buy now has been used or treated by its previous owner(s).
Many of us have good service from external iSights. However, as in this example from nearly two years ago, you may find it difficult to determine whether the iSight you buy now is functional:
  http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=9015271
If you buy an external iSight now, buy locally and test it on your Mac before you pay for it. If you cannot do that, (try to) get a written guarantee that you can have the iSight examined by your Apple Authorized Service Provider and can have a refund or exchange if the iSight doesn't pass his checks.
Even if the external iSight you are considering is advertised as an NOS (new, old-stock) iSight, it may not be covered by Apple Warranty. If the seller is not providing you service guarantees or warranty, you may be want to check Apple's iSight Service: Frequently Asked Questions, especially if you cannot test the iSight before you buy to be sure it is working.
(3) Users with Macs older than yours or those using Mac OS earlier than 10.4.9 should be aware of the additional information from Ralph's user tip:
  http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2018211
EZ Jim
Mac Pro Quad Core (Early 2009) 2.93Ghz Mac OS X (10.6.6); MacBook Pro (13 inch, Mid 2009) 2.26GHz (10.6.6)
LED Cinema Display; G4 PowerBook 1.67GHz (10.4.11); iBookSE 366MHz (10.3.9); External iSight; iPod4touch4.2.1