Question about using FaceTime with an external monitor!

Greetings!
Is it possible to use a third party webcam for FaceTime chat when connected to an external monitor?
I am currently using a mid-2012 macbook pro.
Thank you!

ThatKid26 wrote:...Is it possible to use a third party webcam for FaceTime chat when connected to an external monitor?...
Yes if the camera is Mac compatible. It will work with an Apple external monitor with camera.
As shown in this image using my old Mac Pro and LED Cinema Display:
when your Mac recognizes more than one connected camera, you can select the camera you want by clicking the appropriate item in the FaceTime > Video menu item.
Your choices will be different. In your case of using a MPB, you may also see its built-in FaceTime HD camera. However, you will be able to choose from compatible cameras that your Mac recognizes.
If you haven't yet bought, take your MBP along when you shop so you can try before you buy. That way you will KNOW the answer to your compatibility questions.
Message was edited by: EZ Jim
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