Hi there!

I'm opening this post to make a list of all known working webcams in OS X. I will start with a list provided by Ecamm network (thanks!). Please, add your model if you don't see in the list and explain which drivers are you using. This list is maintained and updated from forum users and their experiences.

Important notice: Never install more than ONE set of drivers for your webcam. Uninstall any previous drivers before trying a new ones (if you want to do so). A webcam only needs ONE kind of drivers. Installing more than one driver at the same time is NOT a good idea.

A webcam can only send video to ONE window. Close Skype Video Preferences before you start a video call, and also any other webcam application / utility / videochat program, or the webcam won't send video.

Here you have two links that may help mac users out in finding which cameras have UVC support. (Thanks for reporting)
Link One
Link Two
+Info on Wikipedia

Please don't use this post to report problems!. Let's keep it clean and tidy. I will edit the first answer to keep all interesting info in the first page if necessary. PM me if you think is necessary or find a mistake (but don't abuse with PM, please!)

I will follow this simple format:
Camera
Driver
Notes

3Com HomeConnect
macam

A4Tech PK-835 (Made in Philippines)
http://www.a4tech.com/en/product2.asp?CID=...&MNO=PK-835

A4Tech PK-635 (Made in Philippines)
http://www.a4tech.com/en/product2.asp?CID=...&MNO=PK-635

aGent V2 webcam
Agent drivers
driver included
Notes: CCD technology and 1.3MP picture with 1300 x 1024 resolution

Aiptek PalmCam
macam

Aiptek PenCam
macam

Apple iSight webcam
Works on most Macs no drivers needed.

Beepara BP 101
Macam
Note: This uses the generic ZC0301P chipset (from vimicro/hynix I think, the same family of chipset used in many logitech quickcams)

Creative Labs WebBlaster III
macam

Creative Labs WebCam Instant
macam

Creative WebCam Live!
requires macam 0.8.8 or higher

Digital Dream L'Espion
macam

D-Link Webcam DRU-300C
macam

D-Link Webcam DSB-C100
macam

Genius VideoCAM Eye
VCeye_OSX

Genius Look 316
macam
Note: One user reports their drivers is useless.

EchoFX InterView USBVision
Interview
USBVision 1.1.1

Higoto Simple Cam
QV-305

eXtreme Webcam
SN9C201

HUEhd
HUEhd webcam, they say no drivers needed at official website

iMage USB Webcam
No driver required, requires Mac OS X 10.4.3 or higher

I-O DATA USB-CAM30S
I-O Data

Irez Kritter 1.0
IOXperts

Jazz Digi-Stix JDC 11
macam

Kensington VideoCam 67014, 67015, 67016
macam
Important: A user has reported that the following patched version of macam corrects a stuttering problem with the Kensington VideoCam series of cameras.

Kensington VideoCAM VGA PC
macam

Labtec Webcam (basic)
macam
We have heard that the "Labtec Notebook Webcam" will not work.

Labtec Webcam Pro
requires macam 0.8.8 or higher

Lego Cam
macam

Logitech QuickCam Chat
requires macam 0.8.8 or higher

Logitech QuickCam Communicate
requires macam 0.8.8 or higher

Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX
requires macam 0.8.8 or higher

Logitech QuickCam Express (earlier version)
macam
looks like this

Logitech QuickCam Express (current version)
macam
looks like this

Logitech QuickCam Messenger
macam
Important: The microphone on the QuickCam Messenger camera shows up as an audio source but is not functional on the Mac.

Logitech QuickCam for NoteBooks Deluxe
requires macam 0.8.8 or higher

Logitech QuickCam for NoteBooks PRO (original version)
Logitech
Use this driver or macam if you're on an Intel Mac. Looks like this
Important: There is a new QuickCam for NoteBooks Pro which is currently not OS X compatible. The (older) Mac compatible one looks like this.
Note for 10.4 users: Webcam reported to work without drivers.

Logitech QuickCam Pro
IOXperts

Logitech QuickCam Pro
macam

Logitech QuickCam Pro 3000
IOXperts

Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000
Logitech
Use this driver or macam if you're on an Intel Mac

Logitech QuickCam Zoom
Logitech
Use this driver or macam if you're on an Intel Mac

Logitech QuickCam Orbit/Sphere
Logitech
Use this driver or macam if you're on an Intel Mac

Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision
Note: One user reports that using G5 OS 10.4.10 Camera seems dead no lights on. If anyone can confirm...(?)

Logitech QuickCam Fusion

Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro

Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000
Note: Some users didn't get it to work on Mac OS X.

Macally IceCam
Comes with drivers.
Note: No microphone built-in.

MSI StarCam Clip Webcam
MSI StarCam 370i Mac drivers here
MSI StarCam Clip Mac drivers here
Some audio feedback problems reported, might be a user-only trouble (?).

Mustek VCAM-300
macam (not officially supported by macam)

NVC
Macam

Philips Vesta
macam

Philips ToUCam Series
macam

Philips ToUCam Series
IOXperts

Philips Vesta Pro (PCV680K)
IOXperts

Philips SPC900 NC
macam

Philips SPC210NC
Works fine with macam under Skype 2.7 BETA.

Plawa Spy Pen Axys
???

Plawa Spy Pen Cleo
macam

Rocketfish Webcam (Future Shop house brand?)
Included driver
Note: Cheap, decent, stand or laptop monitor clip.

SlimShot II
???

Sogatel Sphere 1.3 megapixel webcam
Reported to work in 10.4 and 10.5 as well.

TerraCam USB
macam

Timlex CoolCam CP075
macam

Trust SpyC@m 1000
IOXperts

Trust WB-1400T
macam 0.9

V-Gear Messenger Pro TalkCom
Using: PB 1.67 GHz PowerPC G4 OS X 10.4.8 Skype 2.5.0.86
Loaded: Sonix SN9C102p WebCam.component (comes with camera) and Macam 0.9.0 (both loaded in Quicktime Folder in Library Folder on HD).
Note: make sure associated .dmg and disc image files are fully deleted and trashed from desktop.

ZicPlay TalkCam Messenger Pro
macam or IOXperts

Zoom USB
macam

Trust WB-1400T
macam 0.9
Skype do not use macam saved preferences. I do not know why.

This post has been edited by Iwan: Sat Nov 25 2006, 17:42

NVC

Macam

Does any other program use Macam saved preferences?

Added both camera models, Thank you!
Please discuss in new or old topics about macam.

Beepara BP 101

Macam

This uses the generic ZC0301P chipset (from vimicro/hynix I think, the same family of chipset used in many logitech quickcams)

Works fine for me and I am using a PowerBook G4 PPC (alu) laptop, running OS 10.4.8

Original cam! Added, many thanks!

ZicPlay TalkCam Messenger Pro
macam or IOXperts

I have this working on an iMac G4 without macam or IOXperts. I have also sold a couple of these and nobody has reported problems. In fact, I have just checked, and macam doesn't seem to recognise this camera.

I also use a Manhattan Fun!Cam which has Mac OS X drivers, but needs iChatUSBCam to work with Skype

The Macally IceCam also needs iChatUSBCam in order to work with Skype

A4Tech PK-835 and PK-635

http://www.a4tech.com/en/product2.asp?CID=...&MNO=PK-835

http://www.a4tech.com/en/product2.asp?CID=...&MNO=PK-635

I'm from the Philippines, by the way. So most of you probably have no idea about A4Tech.

Rocketfish Webcam (Future Shop house brand?)

included driver

Cheap, decent, stand or laptop monitor clip.

Included

The Macally IceCam also needs iChatUSBCam in order to work with Skype

I've just bought and installed the IceCam... All that was required was a restart of Skype to work - iChatUSBCam is NOT required... The video comes up in Skype no problem (Just make sure the WebCam Monitor is not running when you start Skype)...

Still trying to get the sound to work though... The guy at the store told me it had a built in mic, so I'm hoping to get the sound working properly! Any ideas?

EDIT: Reading the macally site, it says that it's just a webcam... No mic included... Bugger!

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Skype BETA 2.5.0.38 on OS X 10.4.8

This post has been edited by encosion: Tue Dec 12 2006, 15:44

Hi there!

I'm opening this post to make a list of all known working webcams in OS X. I will start with a list provided by Ecamm network (thanks!). Please, add your model if you don't see in the list and explain which drivers are you using.

Please don't use this post to report problems!. Let's keep it clean and tidy. I will edit the first answer to keep all interesting info in the first page if necessary. PM me if you think is necessary or find a mistake (but don't abuse with PM, please!)

Philips SPC900 NC
Macam
Works perfectly

Creative Vista Plus (works with macam 0.9)

This post has been edited by hubbs: Wed Dec 27 2006, 00:08

Creative Vista Plus

Please link drivers when adding a new cam so I can add it faster

I would like to obtain a list of Locitech drivers AVAILABLE IN JAPAN which will work with OS10. Do you have such information, or do you know where I can find it?

Hi there!

I'm opening this post to make a list of all known working webcams in OS X. I will start with a list provided by Ecamm network (thanks!). Please, add your model if you don't see in the list and explain which drivers are you using.

Please don't use this post to report problems!. Let's keep it clean and tidy. I will edit the first answer to keep all interesting info in the first page if necessary. PM me if you think is necessary or find a mistake (but don't abuse with PM, please!)

I edited your post, please don't quote all the first post, this makes this thread difficult to read for others - Hope you understand my decision.

I beg you open a new topic for this question, or visit the Japan forums to ask some japanese users Please have a look here:

http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showforum=35

Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000
Logitech
Use this driver or macam if you're on an Intel Mac

The link suggests drivers only good up to 10.2.6. I use iChatUSB, add-on for iChat AV works fine on Tiger / 10.4.8 :-)

This post has been edited by PeterCh: Sun Dec 31 2006, 21:00

I've just bought and installed the IceCam... All that was required was a restart of Skype to work - iChatUSBCam is NOT required... The video comes up in Skype no problem (Just make sure the WebCam Monitor is not running when you start Skype)...

Still trying to get the sound to work though... The guy at the store told me it had a built in mic, so I'm hoping to get the sound working properly! Any ideas?

EDIT: Reading the macally site, it says that it's just a webcam... No mic included... Bugger!

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Skype BETA 2.5.0.38 on OS X 10.4.8

I can't get my icecam to work with skype. I am using skype 2.0.0.6. If I do as you suggest and launch skype first, in the skype video prefs inhr camera selection box it says camera. If I then launch the web cam monitor, the camera does not work (no green light on camera).
If I launch the webcam monitor first, Skype says no video is available and I cannot select my web cam.

I would be grateful for any help!

Hmmm seems to be a problem with Icecam? :

"Icecam
I can't make a vidio call" asking for help.

"icecam by Macally" has answer that maybe the cam is faulty?

"how does macally icecam work in skype?" seems to get it working by reinstall Skype?


try reinstalling Skype?

This post has been edited by PeterCh: Tue Jan 2 2007, 01:48

First - thanks for the list of cameras all in one place. Big help!
Second - can anyone here advise which of these cameras they prefer? I am too nervous to go out and spend the money on an iSight, sicne it's now discontinued. I'm quite ignorant when it comes to this sort of thing, so your smarts and assistance are much appreciated.
I, myself, have been considering the iMage... yay or nay?