Ichat: I recently bought the camera and i was hoping i could video chat with my friends who own a Mac [i don't own one, and i'm using AIM], so far the 2 people i've asked said it doesn't work, does anyone know if it's compatible with Mac users?
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I have my mother using the webcam on her Dell, using AIM. I go through Ichat. It worked for a while, but I had to invite her to videochat. Picture quality was poor. She could never invite me. Now, it doesnt work at all, and am wondering if it is just my mother who isnt very tech savvy, or if it is the stinkin cam.
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This camera works fine with my new Mac (OS X) - it just recognizes the camera like any other.Also worth noting, I stuck in a 2GB SD card, and it's working fine so far - although the manual says not to use any larger than 1GB. Not sure what will happen when/if I store more than 1GB of photos on it, but I can keep that from happening.Changing the date on the camera is my priority now (searching for a way to do this lead me to this discussion). Any pointers?
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Subject: Re: Y. Callewaert commented on your answer to the question "Being a Mac user, will this camera work with my Mac and iMovie program?"if you want a sample from the camera, you can go to facebook's Hot SpringsJazz Society and look at the u-tube videos of our Vocal-Rama event .... all6 or so of the u=tubes were taken by the camera and attached mic. Theacoustics in the Garvan Gardens Chapel aren't the best, but I thought thesounds came through reasonably well....Dave
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I am sorry but I haven't used this camera on a Mac. Sorry for not being of any help.
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The Canon FS10 camcorder works with my macbook. I was a little concerned when I first tried to install the software. I did not think it was going to work. iMovie recognized the files straight from the camera though. 1) Plug the camera into the electrical socket 2) Make the camera switch set to "play video" 3) Choose the "printer/PC" option on the camera's screen 4) Launch iMovie, it recognizes the camera! I did not end up even needing to install the software it came with. (ImageMixer 3 SE or the Digital Video Solution Disk Ver.30.0) The Canon FS10 camcorder works with my macbook. I was a little concerned when I first tried to install the software. I did not think it was going to work. iMovie recognized the files straight from the camera though. 1) Plug the camera into the electrical socket 2) Make the camera switch set to "play video" 3) Choose the "printer/PC" option on the camera's screen 4) Launch iMovie, it recognizes the camera! I did not end up even needing to install the software it came with. (ImageMixer 3 SE or the Digital Video... » Read More The Canon FS10 camcorder works with my macbook. I was a little concerned when I first tried to install the software. I did not think it was going to work. iMovie recognized the files straight from the camera though. 1) Plug the camera into the electrical socket 2) Make the camera switch set to "play video" 3) Choose the "printer/PC" option on the camera's screen 4) Launch iMovie, it recognizes the camera! I did not end up even needing to install the software it came with. (ImageMixer 3 SE or the Digital Video Solution Disk Ver.30.0) « Show Less
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You can download the instructions from their website. It indicates that it works with "Macs". I didn't try it with any computer. I just used it with my iPhone. I suspect it would have no problems with the software such as gotomeetings, skype, etc. As long as it connects with the device you're viewing these on.
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I personally used iMovie on my Mac. I couldn't open it with any other application. I couldn't use the files with windows either. Not very happy with that, but it does take good video. All I can suggest is iMovie.
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Hello, this is Adrienne, First I've got to say you are sooo lucky that you have this program Microsoft Picture It! 7.0 [Old Version]. I have looked far and wide to purchase it and have had no luck finding even one. To answer your question "Will it work on a Mac?" I believe it will if your Mac has Window's, and if that Window's is Window's 7, or older. I'm not real famillar with Mac, but I do know this version will work, as I said, on Window's 7 or older. I'd love to know where you found this product if you are able to respond to me. Good Luck, It is truly a great program, you can create extraordinary work with ease. Adrienne Gould
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Thanks! This looks great for the Mac, but a PC version (or parallel) would be great. Basically I'm looking for a timed way for a camera to come on a specific hour, and record until another hour, and then rotate the video files. Thoughts?
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From what I understand, the video that the other person receives depends on not just your camera, but the speed of both computers, as well as the IM program you both are using. I think this is because each IM program has a limit on bandwith you are allowed to use, although I've heard Skype is on of the best for this. From what I've heard about the macam driver, it is made to get the camera to actually be recognized & used by the computer. I don't think it affects the image at all. Important--&gt; The difference between those 2 webcams is this: The Vision Pro for Mac has the auto-focus & RightLight 2 & all those features built in to the camera itself instead of being part of the software like in the QuickCam Pro 9000. The software won't work on a Mac because it is made for Windows only. Hardware based will work on any computer. So to be able to use these features you really should go with the Vision Pro for Mac.
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I just bought this for a Mac. You need a Mac with an Intel core duo or core 2 duo and imovie 09. Had a terrible time getting the mac to recognize the files, finally discovered you have to lauch imovie before connecting the camera or inserting the SDHC card in the computer. As long as you do that, the movies import into imovie beautifully. Spent hours figuring that out, seems the tech support people at Panasonic should have known that. You can not put the card in, launch imovie, and import like you can for pictures in iphoto. I had it packed up to return but discovered it by chance on trying one more time. I just bought this for a Mac. You need a Mac with an Intel core duo or core 2 duo and imovie 09. Had a terrible time getting the mac to recognize the files, finally discovered you have to lauch imovie before connecting the camera or inserting the SDHC card in the computer. As long as you do that, the movies import into imovie beautifully. Spent hours figuring that out, seems the tech support people at Panasonic should have known that. You can not put the card in, launch imovie, and import like you can for pictures in iphoto. I had it packed up to return but discovered it by chance on trying... » Read More I just bought this for a Mac. You need a Mac with an Intel core duo or core 2 duo and imovie 09. Had a terrible time getting the mac to recognize the files, finally discovered you have to lauch imovie before connecting the camera or inserting the SDHC card in the computer. As long as you do that, the movies import into imovie beautifully. Spent hours figuring that out, seems the tech support people at Panasonic should have known that. You can not put the card in, launch imovie, and import like you can for pictures in iphoto. I had it packed up to return but discovered it by chance on trying one more time. « Show Less
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Hi MB:I am in the market for a webcam for my mid-2010 Mac Mini. Did you get the LifeCam up and running? How is it working? Do you recommend the LifeCam or have alternate recommendations?Thanks, and Happy holidays!TQM
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I've been using it on a Mac for a little over a year, and can recommend it with only one or two caveats. First, the analog-to-digital conversion options are more limited on a Mac than they are on a PC. I found the EZ Cap converter works for me. Second, I'm using it to monitor a bluebird nest box, and wanted to stream live video from it, and I can't get the Mac (both an Air and a MacBook) to even recognize it as a connected device. Can still get the video feed directly on a computer or TV, though. Still don't know the answer to that one, but all in all, the camera transmits excellent quality video.
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I could not make it compatible with my Mac. I heard there was software online to download for the Mac but could not find it. I would not buy it if you have a Mac.
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I sent mine back - upon consultation with the Iris people they seem to have no intention of making a Mac version. Their marketing needs to make it more clear that this mouse is not usable with Macs.
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I downloaded evocam, and could not figure out how to make it work with this camera.. not to say it won't, but it wasn't obvious to me.. I tried numerous settings with no luck. If you're looking for a Mac solution with this camera I would go with Security Spy.
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Thx for the update. We now agree the Flip works just fine w/the Mac, and especially iMovie. We made a bunch of quite amateurish uploads on a fun site that shows how this looks. See www.mytripjournal.com/beartrek10Tom