What kind of web cam is compatible other than the built-in one

I want to start my own web site. I need an external web cam that is compatible with Mac. I tried running Windows to use the Logitech I already have, but it won't broadcast in IM. Where can I find a cam compatible with Mac?? I also need the cam to have motorized tracking. THANKS!

Hi, you would need a driver to operate an external camera. I recommend [Macam|http://webcam-osx.sourceforge.net>.
There is also a list of [compatible cameras|http://www.google.com/url?q=http://webcam-osx.sourceforge.net/cameras/i ndex.php&sa=X&oi=smap&resnum=1&ct=result&cd=2&usg=AFQjCNGtq9tHA-D04jkVgBYNak0Ul_ m2Sw] on the Macam site.
I have never tried using this with an iSight-equipped MacBook, but I can see no reason why it will not work. Let us know if you manage.

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Notebooks
http://www.apple.com/support/isight
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISight
http://reviews.cnet.com/webcams/apple-isight/4505-6502_7-31297839.html

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Hello Everyone - trying to use a camera other than the built in i-sight for more flexibility. How does one turn off the default built in cam so that a USB cam can be used? Thanks for the help - Carlyle

Hi,
The External iSights are of some vintage now in computer and device terms.
However if kept up-to-date firmware wise it will still work well in to to Snow Leopard.
First check it is being seen in the System Profiler.
This can be accessed by holding the ALT key whilst selecting the Apple icon menu and then the top Item (If you don't hold ALT this items reads About this Mac and if that is used the More Info button also gets you there)
You need to open the reveal Triangle and look in Hardware and Firewire.
If it does show it should show you the Firmware is at 1.0.3
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I have heard that it pays to look around and read what other people have said works as not all adapters are equal it seems.
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The test in another Mac User Account.
If you don't have one then create one in System Preferences > Accounts.
(I have one called Test and have some of the same iChat Details entered there for Testing)
Try a different FIrewire lead to the camera.
I have read that often changing this solves it (not that the leads fail more often than the camera but it worth a test.)
If you can, try a different computer (If your computer has two or more Firewire ports then check those)
Next Unplug all Firewire devices from the computer and shut down the computer (In the case of a Laptop also Unplug the power)
Wait 15 Mins as this then resets the Firewire controllers (You have to wait long enough for various capacitors to discharge that help retain info on counting/allocating ID numbers to devices that are/were attached which is why Laptops need the power disconnected as well).
Summary.
Check System Profiler and tells what it says.
Try other apps and report on your findings
Try another Mac User (And those same apps) and report back.
Try a Firewire port Reset.
Check the camera on another computer
Try a different Firewire cable/lead.
Most of this comes from the Trouble Shooting iSight Article
6:44 PM Monday; May 2, 2011
Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"
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Called hp tech. they sent a box for me to ship the laptop.
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