Webcam for the 2012 Mac Mini

macman05 · Jan 10, 2013, 09:06 PM

Can anybody suggest a good webcam that is mac compatible and works out of box?

Thanks in advance.

mrsir2009 · Jan 10, 2013, 09:10 PM

Here’s a list of mac compatible webcams on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mac-Compatible...R229XF7U7QM4Z6

Hope that helps!

FreakinEurekan · Jan 10, 2013, 09:41 PM

Just about any of them will work fine. My normal webcam is attached, it did require a FW400-800 adapter to work on the 2012 mini, and it works great - probably not the best choice if you don't already have one laying around though

ndriver182 · Jan 10, 2013, 10:05 PM

I've got a Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910

Mojo1 · Jan 10, 2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FreakinEurekan

Just about any of them will work fine. My normal webcam is attached, it did require a FW400-800 adapter to work on the 2012 mini, and it works great - probably not the best choice if you don't already have one laying around though

That iSight cam takes me back... I sold mine a few years ago for what I paid for it. For a while they were commanding a premium price on eBay; if I remember correctly they were selling for a lot more than the original cost.

fhall1 · Jan 11, 2013, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mojo1

That iSight cam takes me back... I sold mine a few years ago for what I paid for it. For a while they were commanding a premium price on eBay; if I remember correctly they were selling for a lot more than the original cost.

I got mine to work with my 2012 Mini, but unfortunately only if it's the only thing on the FW port. I have a FW external drive I use for Time Machine backups and if I plug the iSight into the drive's port, it's not recognized by the Mini.

takiv · Jan 11, 2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by macman05

Can anybody suggest a good webcam that is mac compatible and works out of box?

Thanks in advance.

Logitech lists the following as mac compatible :
C910, C615, C510, C310, C270. I found several vendors selling C615 for around $40, Mine shipped out yesterday. So I can update in a few days, and let you know. It seemed like a good camera for the price.

b0redom · Jan 11, 2013, 09:47 AM

Logitech C920. Worked out of the box 1st time on my 2009 MacMini I use for Plex. I bought it so we could Skype relatives on the other side of the planet, and it's got a built in noise cancelling mic.

Very cool.

Mojo1 · Jan 11, 2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fhall1

I got mine to work with my 2012 Mini, but unfortunately only if it's the only thing on the FW port. I have a FW external drive I use for Time Machine backups and if I plug the iSight into the drive's port, it's not recognized by the Mini.

That's a bummer! On the other hand, the original iSight is rather outdated webcam technology. I bet that there is someone out there willing to buy it for what you paid for it. Then you can replace it with a Logitech or similar webcam that doesn't use the Firewire port.

CtotheP · Jan 11, 2013, 02:59 PM

Logitech c525. Just got one from Buy.com for $34 shipped

FreakinEurekan · Jan 11, 2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fhall1

I got mine to work with my 2012 Mini, but unfortunately only if it's the only thing on the FW port. I have a FW external drive I use for Time Machine backups and if I plug the iSight into the drive's port, it's not recognized by the Mini.

With USB3.0 in the new Mini, this is the only FireWire accessory I still use. I like the nostalgia of it

and it's still a darned decent webcam.

macman05 · Jan 11, 2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ndriver182

I've got a Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910

Does your Logitech HD Pro C910 work perfectly with FaceTime?

cocacolakid · Jan 11, 2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mojo1

That's a bummer! On the other hand, the original iSight is rather outdated webcam technology. I bet that there is someone out there willing to buy it for what you paid for it. Then you can replace it with a Logitech or similar webcam that doesn't use the Firewire port.

Actually the prices on iSight's on eBay have fallen quite a bit in the past couple of years. It's not uncommon to find them for $30 shipped in the U.S. There was another thread where several of us talked about that recently.

Mojo1 · Jan 11, 2013, 11:11 PM

I guess it's been a while since I looked at the prices on eBay... Like around four years now that I think about it. It makes sense that prices would drop for the original iSight camera with so many alternatives and Firewire slowly disappearing from Macs.

Bunyak · Jan 12, 2013, 07:10 AM

I wouldn't recommend it but the faceVsion N1 HD webcam works with Mountain Lion. I originally bought it when I was running Snow Leopard and it worked perfectly. When I upgraded to Lion, it stopped working altogether. It is mostly working again with ML.

fhall1 · Jan 12, 2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mojo1

That's a bummer! On the other hand, the original iSight is rather outdated webcam technology. I bet that there is someone out there willing to buy it for what you paid for it. Then you can replace it with a Logitech or similar webcam that doesn't use the Firewire port.

I bought a Logitech C615 HD....works great. I'll keep the iSight to go with my G4 iMac (lampshade)

Mojo1 · Jan 12, 2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fhall1

I bought a Logitech C615 HD....works great. I'll keep the iSight to go with my G4 iMac (lampshade)

That G4 iMac is the most ergonomic Mac ever designed. It's a real pity the company replaced it with the current ergonomic disaster...

mentaluproar · Jan 13, 2013, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mojo1

That G4 iMac is the most ergonomic Mac ever designed. It's a real pity the company replaced it with the current ergonomic disaster...

This. Exactly this. I wish they would bring it back.

Mojo1 · Jan 13, 2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mentaluproar

This. Exactly this. I wish they would bring it back.

It's a funny looking thing but Gawd the display adjustment options are wonderful.

Apple's wholesale switch to flash over function has been a real bummer for me. I use my Macs everyday for work and I value my health over brushed aluminum...

The 2006 iMac I recently replaced with a Mini will be my last iMac. My 24" NEC2490WUXi2 display isn't beautiful but it is a thing of beauty to me. It has a matte anti-glare display with excellent hardware adjustments that I can use all day long without eyestrain. And I really appreciate being able to adjust its height to within 3" of the desktop. (Some NEC displays can be lowered so they almost touch the desk; the 2490WUXi2 was designed to be used with an optional media bar that attaches to the bottom of the monitor.)

ybz90 · Jan 13, 2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mojo1

It's a funny looking thing but Gawd the display adjustment options are wonderful.

Apple's wholesale switch to flash over function has been a real bummer for me. I use my Macs everyday for work and I value my health over brushed aluminum...

The 2006 iMac I recently replaced with a Mini will be my last iMac. My 24" NEC2490WUXi2 display isn't beautiful but it is a thing of beauty to me. It has a matte anti-glare display with excellent hardware adjustments that I can use all day long without eyestrain. And I really appreciate being able to adjust its height to within 3" of the desktop. (Some NEC displays can be lowered so they almost touch the desk; the 2490WUXi2 was designed to be used with an optional media bar that attaches to the bottom of the monitor.)

Agreed. Adjustment issues can be alleviated with the use of stands or dedicated arms like I have with my ATD, but it stands to be noted that these options can be quite expensive and shouldn't have to be needed in the first damn place.

takiv · Jan 14, 2013, 06:52 PM

My Logitech C615 arrived today, plugged it in and works fine with Skype, Facetime. For $40.00 it'll be perfect for my needs.

CaDesertRat · Jan 18, 2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FreakinEurekan

Just about any of them will work fine. My normal webcam is attached, it did require a FW400-800 adapter to work on the 2012 mini, and it works great - probably not the best choice if you don't already have one laying around though

Can you please tell me if you are using mountain lion 10.8.2 with your old isight. i have the same one but i don't want to waste money on a firewire 400 to 800 adapter if it won't work.

thanks

GizmoDVD · Jan 19, 2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CaDesertRat

Can you please tell me if you are using mountain lion 10.8.2 with your old isight. i have the same one but i don't want to waste money on a firewire 400 to 800 adapter if it won't work.

thanks

I do and my iSight works fine.

I mostly use it for Voice Commands.

FreakinEurekan · Jan 21, 2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CaDesertRat

Can you please tell me if you are using mountain lion 10.8.2 with your old isight. i have the same one but i don't want to waste money on a firewire 400 to 800 adapter if it won't work.

Yes, I am on 10.8.2 - no problems.

cyclotron451 · Jan 21, 2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CaDesertRat

don't want to waste money on a firewire 400 to 800 adapter....

My iSight produced video on my Mac mini but I couldn't get any audio. I still haven't solved this - the iSight works great on an old 10.4 Mini.
I picked up the cheapest Microsoft LifeCam "Model 1407" (I think it's a "VX-800 USB connect") which works OK, decent microphone audio and average quality pictures. The higher spec models of Microsoft's LifeCam require many drivers with increasing layers of complexity that aren't supported in 10.8.x... whilst MS's cheapest cam works ok.

my FW400 to FW800 adapter was only around $5, so maybe not a waste of money, and I might get my iSight to work..?

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b0redom macrumors regular Join Date: May 2007	Logitech C920. Worked out of the box 1st time on my 2009 MacMini I use for Plex. I bought it so we could Skype relatives on the other side of the planet, and it's got a built in noise cancelling mic. Very cool.
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CtotheP macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2011	Logitech c525. Just got one from Buy.com for $34 shipped
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Mojo1 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2011	I guess it's been a while since I looked at the prices on eBay... Like around four years now that I think about it. It makes sense that prices would drop for the original iSight camera with so many alternatives and Firewire slowly disappearing from Macs.
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Bunyak macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2011	I wouldn't recommend it but the faceVsion N1 HD webcam works with Mountain Lion. I originally bought it when I was running Snow Leopard and it worked perfectly. When I upgraded to Lion, it stopped working altogether. It is mostly working again with ML.
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takiv macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Moonville, SC	My Logitech C615 arrived today, plugged it in and works fine with Skype, Facetime. For $40.00 it'll be perfect for my needs.
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