can I use an external webcam in safari, keeps reverting to inbuilt

There are lots of internet plug-ins that can user cameras inside of Safari. For instance skype, flash, google voice and video chat.

Do you know witch plugin, your having the issue?

Cameras tend to be only use-able from one application at a time. so a good way to rule out another application isn't using the camera is to reboot the computer. Then just open safari, and then see if what ever plugin your trying to use can reach the external camera.

Some of plug-ins do not support all cameras. But just for refrence what camera are you trying to use?

ok so next time you use the online group, and you can see their camear or you can see your camera. Try holding the control key and clicking on the picture of you or of them. a menu should appear. The menu that pops up might say some thing like 'about' or list at the top some thing like 'flash'.

I'm just trying to help you figure out what program inside Safari your having the issue with.

so the same way as you got the menu that said "About Adouble Flash Palyer 11.1.102.55," But this time chose "settings," click on the camera tab, click on Built-in iSite. See if it lists a USB camera, then click close.

If it dosen't show up. you could configure photobooth to use the built-in camera. Open photobooth, then open safari, see if it reverts to the external camera.