Re: [tlug] Webcam recommendation for Linux *and* Mac use

[Jean-Christian Imbeault <jc.imbeault@example.com>]

Thanks for the reply Darren.

>I've a couple, both Logitech (one that says "Logitech" on it, the other says "Logicool"),
> These are just cameras, no built-in microphone.

Yeah, Logitech/cool is usually pretty good. But I want a camera with
built-in microphone so a bit worried that the microphone might not
work even though the camera will.

> Well anything that works on Mac will say so on the box, and anything
> that doesn't won't (unless their marketing dept are complete morons). So
> I think you're over-thinking this one :-)

You're right but ... on many of the cameras that say they support
Mac's at Bic Camera there is always some fine print and unfortunately
my Japanese is not good enough to figure out what it says. I did find
a post somewhere that specifically say things like the following for
some Mac 'compatible' cameras.

- OSX Apps do not support 720 HD Resolutions
- Logitech's Autofocus functions are not supported on the Mac

As you say, I'm probably OK with going with anything that is UVC and
says it's Mac compatible on the box, but I'd rather be safe than sorry
:)

Jc