Post by: eric j on September 09, 2009, 09:21:30 AM
I have no experience in this sphere. Any recommendations will be gratefully received and duly acknowledged.
eric j
Post by: sandbox on September 09, 2009, 10:10:03 AM
I use an iSight camera ported for firewire. http://www.amazon.com/Apple-iSight-camera-...8146&sr=1-1
They're expencive. @$125US
Logitech makes many USB options and their service and exchange policies are the best!!
You may find one for around $70US like this http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-QuickCam-Ul...8828&sr=1-1
or this http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-960-000048-...8092&sr=1-1
Post by: Xairbusdriver on September 09, 2009, 11:27:30 AM
Just make sure it is compatible with a Mac and that usually means no 'drivers' are required. 
That being said, if the mini has USB2, a suitable USB2 camera may work just fine (I had to find something that would work with FW400/USB1).
However, here are some links that might help:
<LogiTech QuickCam© Vision Pro> Seems acceptable by some Mac users (including one with a mini. Around $130.
<Eyeball Mic/Web Cam> I've never owned anything from this company, but from what I've read, I wish I'd heard about this camera last year. They make great products, especially from the audio side. Check all the specs/gallery/reviews/manual links.
Around $90.
Post by: Al on September 10, 2009, 01:43:27 AM
My daughter was bothering me for a web cam so she could video chat with her friend when she moves away soon.
I tried to get her eyetoy cam to work, no luck with ichat. I researched a few usb2 cams, but, it was a real hit or miss situation with drivers and proper function.
Well, I was searching around craigslist and came across an iSight that the guy only wanted $29 for it.... Uh, wow! I immediately called him and we made the transaction. The iSight works perfectly!
Too bad all transactions couldn't be like this one. But, the iSight really is the perfect web cam for a mac.
Post by: sandbox on September 10, 2009, 04:03:17 AM
Post by: Al on September 10, 2009, 06:27:50 PM
Post by: Mayo on September 10, 2009, 07:09:40 PM
The original iSight cameras seem to be the best webcams; if you can find one for a decent price it will probably hold its value.
Post by: eric j on September 13, 2009, 09:29:08 AM
I had prepared myself to buy the rather expensive Logitech Vision Pro Webcam USB for MAC, and saw it demonstrated at my local Apple dealer. However there I found also what seems to be a recently introduced webcam - the Macally IceCam2 - for the equivalent of about USD 30.
At that price I decided to purchase it.
Now it's installed and running. The video colour is not faithful - blueish tinted - but at least it works. Perhaps the ambient light in our room is too low. May try to fiddle with it later.
eric j
Post by: sandbox on September 13, 2009, 09:34:23 AM
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Macally IceCam2
let us know how it works out
eric most are not pleased with the audio or video from my observations.
too dark and grainy. if your not running snow leopard try iGlasses
Post by: Xairbusdriver on September 13, 2009, 09:45:52 PM