What webcams work in 10.4?

I'm looking for webcams for a G4 powerbook and G5 imac for use in ichat and skype. I've called around but it's been frustrating trying to find any updated info. Seems that to use a USB webcam you need to also buy and download a iChatUSBCam for $10, which although is a cheap price, is ridiculous that it isn't included or supported in os 10.4. I need something that is reasonably priced ($40 or under) and works right out of the box (or with free software). I don't think my powerbook has USB2 either. I heard that a firewire webcam would work but they're hard to find. Any help is appreciated.
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a free app that supports many cams is http://webcam-osx.sourceforge.net/
I bought a inexpencive webcam, but it stop working after an upgrade too hmm 10.4.9
Theres a list of supported cameras that maybe brings you some steps forward.
-- Erland

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