Hi,
What would you guys buy as an external webcam for a Mac Pro? An old iSight from eBay?
see you,
2c
What would you guys buy as an external webcam for a Mac Pro? An old iSight from eBay?
see you,
2c
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
External webcam for Mac Pro?
- Thread starter 2contagious
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
I have an old iSight, and while I like it, I think the solution is really buying a display with a built in webcam. It is kind of annoying having this big webcam taking up space on top of your display. Better to have an integrated one.
That said, I know not everyone can afford to buy a new display (especially if they have a really good one as it is) so I am not really sure what to recommend in that case.
That said, I know not everyone can afford to buy a new display (especially if they have a really good one as it is) so I am not really sure what to recommend in that case.
None of the monitors I have in mind have an integrated webcam.. I guess having a built-in webcam is more of a consumer monitor thing. I'd go for an Apple Cinema Display 27", but a glossy screen isn't really appropriate for what I do, so an NEC 30" or the old ACD 30" it is.. and neither have a built-in webcam.
Does your old iSight make loud focusing noises? ...and does it make a high pitch whine sound (if you put your ear next to it)?
It does make focusing noises, I wouldn't call them "loud" exactly, but you can definitely tell when it's focusing. No high pitch whine that I can tell. I do make sure to turn it off (close the lens) when I am not using it though because it gets super hot and I worry about it overheating.