Best Wide Angle Webcam for Mac?
Hello
I am currently looking for the best wide angle webcam that works well with a Mac. Any suggestions? This is to be used for conference calling.
Thanks
Miles K
Logitech C930 with 90º angle
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Hello Miles.
If you need an even wider viewing angle, Genius "Widecam" offers 120º field of view.
Message was edited by: EZ Jim
Your expanded version of this same topic at http://discussions.apple.com/thread/7211365:
Hello
I am currently looking for a new webcam for my boardroom. However I want one of a specific style, this style is similar to most action cameras or the isight webcam (so a cylindrical design). The webcam needs to be about to shoot in 1080p HD and have the ability to control it and link it to a MacBook using wifi or bluetooth or maybe usb connected as well. Finally it needs to have a power cable as most action cameras run on battery. Also I'm not sure if a action camera would work for Skype and Zoom call.
Please can anyone help me out on this subject.
Thanks a lot
Miles K
My response to you there:
I have never seen or even heard of anything that meets all of your criteria. I don't think anything like what you're asking about exists.
I suggested you ask your local computer retailer or video conferencing specialist. They might have something that will meet as many of your criteria as possible. There might also be able to suggest an integrated hardware and software solution to meet your requirements.
If you want to do some more research on your own first, there are many web sources for Mac compatible WebCams including http://www.mac-compatible-web-cam.com/.
You could also search for your WebCam criteria in online retail sites such as Other World Computing, newggg, or Amazon.com.
Message was edited by: EZ Jim
Thanks for your reply. By any chance would you know if I could use this camera as a webcam as it has most of the requirements. Thanks for the help!
You're welcome.
manbearpig349 wrote:... would you know if I could use this camera as a webcam ...
I don't know, but it certainly does not look like a webcam to me.
According to its Quick Start Guide, this cam is designed to be a high definition video recording device rather than a webcam.
If you want a webcam and want to try to use this one, I suggest you contact RePlay. They should best be able to tell you how to use their product with your system.
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Best Wide Angle Webcam for Mac?