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Nov 12, 2013 7:11 AM in response to VHKolbby EZ Jim,Without adding anything, you can connect multiple cameras. However, you can use only one at a time, selecting among connected cameras in various apps that use your camera(s). For more discussion on this, see this recent thread.
To actually view and / or mix multiple cameras simultaneously on one Mac, you will need some kind of video monitor or mixer. Both hardware and software possibilities are available, but, if they perform the functions you need, the software varieties will be less costly. Provided that your Macs have sufficient processor power, all you need do is add software that can deliever your specific needs. Video can be demanding on your Macs' capability, so be sure to check anything you add for compatibility with your system, including numbers of video sources, etc.
Check the web info and FAQs of the following offerings to see if any does the specific kinds of things that you want:
• EvoCam 4
• b-l-a-c-k-o-p™ - CamCamX | Video Mixer ...
• Bensoftware – SecuritySpy – Multi-camera video ... for the Mac
For more power and flexibiltiy you can investigate Mac compatible video mixer hardware like that available from Avid and others.
If you use Firewire video sources, such as some camcorders or stand-alone cameras, you can ask your retailer or search the web for "Mac compatible firewire video mixer" (without the quotation marks.) Several are available, including professional models that will give you all the capability you need.