So...what webcam actually does work with Mac Pro and the newest OS X?

Just bought my first Mac computer and was amazed to find
that if it didn't come with isight (as a Mac Pro does not), then
you are out of luck!

My Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000, that I used under XP doesn't
work with ichat, nor gets recognized with iChatUSBcam nor maccam.

You can see I tried everything.

So, the big question is, what quality webcam actually does
work with Mac OS X and (at the very least) iChat?

Thanks in advance!

isight

Your Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000 would probably work on your Mac if you bought IOXperts Webcam Driver 1.1 for Mac OS X. You can try before you buy.

MacHeadCase,

Appreciate the help....but....that driver was unable to identify
my Logitech camera.

I'd be willing to buy a new webcam if necessary, but people don't
seem to be happy with the external isight camera.

I'm looking for a good quality cam that will work as described
in my post above.

Thanks!

NJRonbo said:

I'd be willing to buy a new webcam if necessary, but people don't
seem to be happy with the external isight camera.

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Where did you get that information?

Up until I got my new iMac, I had used an external iSight for years and found it's quality, etc to be outstanding.

NJRonbo said:

people don't
seem to be happy with the external isight camera.

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I am extremely happy with my external iSight. I have never seen or used a better camera than the iSight.

ditto. the external isight is the best webcam I have ever used (and it is better than the built in iSights in newer mac's)

Agreed totally, the isight, both internal and external is the finest Webcam I have ever used of seen.

NJRonbo said:

MacHeadCase,

Appreciate the help....but....that driver was unable to identify
my Logitech camera.

I'd be willing to buy a new webcam if necessary, but people don't
seem to be happy with the external isight camera.

I'm looking for a good quality cam that will work as described
in my post above.

Thanks!

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Weird because before posting the link I looked at the supported cameras and that Logitech webcam was in the list. Anyway.

I agree with the guys here, iSight was always very well liked. For an add-on, there is iGlasses.

I believe any firewire dv camera will work as a webcam in ichat, if you have one plug it in and see if it works.

MacHeadCase said:

For an add-on, there is iGlasses.

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Sweet! Even in a fairly well-lit room, I've found web conferencing to be a challenge with my MBP's built-in iSight. It's always way too dark. Thanks much for suggesting this goodie.

So, good thing about this forum: I've found a lot of nifty utilities that I hadn't found on my own. The bad thing about this forum: I've found a lot of nifty utilities, and my 100g drive is really starting to bulge!