Recommended webcam for MAC

Dowjohnny · Feb 27, 2013, 02:52 AM

Hi folks,

i'm looking to buy a webcam for my setup since i run my MBA in clamshell mode and the built in isight isn't really top notch..

But i just can't decide on which to get! I checked Amazon and most people seem to buy a logitech:

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-960-0...eywords=webcam

I somehow don't like the looks of that logitech webcams, this one here seems to be good as well:

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-T3H-...eywords=webcam

Yeah i know its from microsoft

Can anyone confirm that it is fully compatible with mac?

Open for any suggestions, but i don't want to pay too much for it!

Thanks in advance

Giuly · 09:14 AM

Get something 1080p. Like the Logitech HD Pro Webcam.

You like really this? Looks el cheapo to me.

Dowjohnny · Feb 27, 2013, 02:44 PM

Thanks for your opinion! I saw the HD Pro but it is kind of pricey..

I think most of the webcams look el cheapo in this category ^^ It is more the looks of the material used in the cheap logitech ones and the form factor..

spartus4 · Feb 27, 2013, 05:43 PM

The Logitech HD Pro doesn't work with Macs from what I have been told. I can confirm that the Logitech HD C615 does work with Macs. I know this because I use one. It's hard to find an aftermarket webcams for Macs because most Macs have them builtin. If you happen to have a firewire camcorder, you can use it as a webcam. I discovered that after I bought the C615. I'm not sure about usb camcorders?

Feb 27, 2013, 02:52 AM	#1
Dowjohnny macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Germany	Recommended webcam for MAC Hi folks, i'm looking to buy a webcam for my setup since i run my MBA in clamshell mode and the built in isight isn't really top notch.. But i just can't decide on which to get! I checked Amazon and most people seem to buy a logitech: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-960-0...eywords=webcam I somehow don't like the looks of that logitech webcams, this one here seems to be good as well: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-T3H-...eywords=webcam Yeah i know its from microsoft Can anyone confirm that it is fully compatible with mac? Open for any suggestions, but i don't want to pay too much for it! Thanks in advance __________________ Mid 2011 Macbook Air 13" 128GB; Ipad I 3G+WIFI 16GB; Ipod Nano 2.Gen 4 GB "product red"; Apple TV 3. Gen.;
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Feb 27, 2013, 08:53 AM	#2
Giuly macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: That depends whether you ask for timezone, state of mind or GPS coordinates.	Get something 1080p. Like the Logitech HD Pro Webcam. You like really this? Looks el cheapo to me. Last edited by Giuly; Feb 27, 2013 at 09:14 AM.
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Feb 27, 2013, 02:44 PM	#3
Dowjohnny Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Germany	Thanks for your opinion! I saw the HD Pro but it is kind of pricey.. I think most of the webcams look el cheapo in this category ^^ It is more the looks of the material used in the cheap logitech ones and the form factor.. __________________ Mid 2011 Macbook Air 13" 128GB; Ipad I 3G+WIFI 16GB; Ipod Nano 2.Gen 4 GB "product red"; Apple TV 3. Gen.;
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Feb 27, 2013, 05:43 PM	#4
spartus4 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2009	The Logitech HD Pro doesn't work with Macs from what I have been told. I can confirm that the Logitech HD C615 does work with Macs. I know this because I use one. It's hard to find an aftermarket webcams for Macs because most Macs have them builtin. If you happen to have a firewire camcorder, you can use it as a webcam. I discovered that after I bought the C615. I'm not sure about usb camcorders? __________________ 24" Aluminum iMac, 2.93 GHz, 8GB RAM (mid 2009) ; 27" iMac i5 8GB (late 2009) ; MacBook Pro 13" 8GB (mid 2009) ; MacBook 13" 8GB 640GB HD (late 2009) ; Mac mini i7 16GB Fusion Drive (Late 2012)
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