What camera to buy to use Skype on eMac?

Not sure which cameras are compatible with an eMac for using Skype. Any ideas?

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The camera is not so much of an issue here as making sure that you get the right glass(lens) .
Both Nikon and Canon have specialty lenses to allow Macro (1:1 or lifesize or greater magnification) images to be made.
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I recently boguh this two TV's and use them in different places. I would like to use skype on them but it doesnt work without external camera.
I cant find anywhere camera for these two TV's, the only camera i found was on skype shop but my models are not supported.
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