This software enables the use of USB webcams on Mac OS X systems.
Macam is a powerful driver designed specifically for USB webcams on Mac OS X. It is an excellent choice for those who want to use their webcam with many video-aware applications on Mac OS X. The primary goal of this driver is to support as many webcams as possible. Therefore, you can rest assured that even if your webcam is not supported by Apple or its manufacturers, it will work seamlessly with macam.
With macam, you get an application and a component. The application verifies whether your camera works with your Mac and USB setup. On the other hand, the component is the actual driver that enables other applications to access the video-stream.
One thing to note is that iChat does not recognize USB webcams unless you install iChatUSBCam, which is shareware unrelated to macam. Macam owes many thanks to the spca5xx/gspca Linux webcam driver project, especially Michel Xhaard and his friends. They have worked hard and been helpful in ensuring that macam is as efficient as possible.
Macam supports hundreds of different cameras from various brands, including Logitech, Creative, and many generic and store-branded cameras. It is worth noting that many cameras are supported that are not even on the list. Therefore, it's crucial to try the macam application with your camera before giving up hope.
If you have a camera and Mac OS X, please help out by letting the developers know if your camera does not appear on the list or if there has been a change in support. Macam is an excellent driver that can significantly improve your webcam experience on a Mac.
With macam, you get an application and a component. The application verifies whether your camera works with your Mac and USB setup. On the other hand, the component is the actual driver that enables other applications to access the video-stream.
One thing to note is that iChat does not recognize USB webcams unless you install iChatUSBCam, which is shareware unrelated to macam. Macam owes many thanks to the spca5xx/gspca Linux webcam driver project, especially Michel Xhaard and his friends. They have worked hard and been helpful in ensuring that macam is as efficient as possible.
Macam supports hundreds of different cameras from various brands, including Logitech, Creative, and many generic and store-branded cameras. It is worth noting that many cameras are supported that are not even on the list. Therefore, it's crucial to try the macam application with your camera before giving up hope.
If you have a camera and Mac OS X, please help out by letting the developers know if your camera does not appear on the list or if there has been a change in support. Macam is an excellent driver that can significantly improve your webcam experience on a Mac.
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