Mac Pro Compatible Web Cameras

Finding a webcam compatible with an Apple Mac Pro desktop computer from Apple isn't nearly the challenge it used to be. All Macintosh Pro towers include USB 2.0 speed ports - and with Apple's OSX Tiger and Leopard including USB Video Class (UVC) web camera drivers in the OS - many modern webcams that adhere to this UVC standard are simply driver-free plug and play.

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Mac Pro towers have three qualities making it ideal for video capture, conferencing and chat. These high-end desktop Macintosh computer models have USB 2.0 speed ports, the ability to run Mac OSX Leopard as the ideal system requirements needed for these webcams, and fast dual-core processors. This allows them to achieve high webcam frame rates even with HD web cameras at 2MP 3MP and higher resolutions.

Webcam For Apple Mac Pro Towers

With Dual and Quad-Core processors, Mac Pros make ideal computers for HD video capture and videoconferencing at high frame rates. HD webcams supporting 2MP and 3MP resolutions perform well with the horsepower Mac Pro towers provide.

USB 2.0 Webcams For Mac Pro Desktop

Apple compatible web cameras are easier - but still tricky to identify. Not all video webcam manufacturers identify thier web cams as UVC - USB Video Class compliant -- which is CRITICAL for instant Mac OSX compatibility. Only USB 2.0 speed UVC webcams are supported in OSX Tiger and Leopard; these provide 'just plug it in' compatibility with iChat AV, PhotoBooth, QuickTime video capture, ISPQ, Flash video chat and others chat programs for Mac Pro computers which lack a built-in iSight.

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#1 Mac Camera Choice Mic + Hardware AutoFocus Low-Light Sensitivity	Microsoft HD-5000 Good Color and Image Fixed Focus On Mac AutoFocus Under Windows	2MP Logitech Webcam Glass Lens + Quality Microphone

FireWire Webcam Options for Mac Pro Tower

There's good reasons to hunt down a now discontinued FireWire 1394b Apple iSight camera. Great light response and color balance, a built in microphone, and aluminum styling that compliments a Mac Pro Tower nicely. FireWire webcams also provide lower CPU utilization - and often better frame rates than a USB webcam - especially if your Mac Pro Tower has to share the web camera with other USB devices.

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Flexible iSight Adapter For Macintosh Pro Towers	Used iSight Cameras Web Cams At Amazon	FireWire Webcam Adapter 800 Male 400 Female

Webcams With Microphones For Mac Pro

Like Apple's Mac mini - Mac Pro towers lack a built-in microphone. All webcams here at webcam-for-mac.com feature built-in mic. But depending on your video and chat conferencing needs, you also have the option of using a Bluetooth or USB headset or other dedicated Macintosh compatible USB microphone depending on your needs.