Customer Reviews
A cheaper alternative is available 
2008-10-04
A much cheaper cam is the Gear Head WC830I. It also plugs into the USB port and just works. The Logitech cam possibly might have some superior qualities, but the Gear Head is just fine for me.
Doesn't work on my G5. 
2008-10-02
Must be an incompatibility somewhere (?) but I get a lag between the video and the sound. It gets worse by increments until at about a 60-seconds lag, the thing's completely unusable. I can leave the office, cross the road and I'm still "live" in the iChat window on my other computer when I get home. Surreal.
Might be because of my non-Intel 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5, but the specs are well above the minimum requirements on the box. No thanks to Logitech.
I don't have the problem with an old Apple i-sight camera on the same machine, so it's not the line or my hardware.
Logitech's technical support is rubbish, so the camera's going back.
Fabulous Products - Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac 
2008-09-29
I have purchased Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac from here, and I find this product is easy to use and with high image quality!
If you have your ibook without Camera, I suggest you to buy this one! You will never regret!!
Excellent except for price. 
2008-09-25
Logitech has done it again.
Excellent camera, MAC compatible, excellent quality.
My only reason for 4 out of 5 stars - Price.....
I have done reviews on the younger brother to this one...so repeating my self is not necessary. I can guarantee you a pleasant video experience w this camera... My kids use it to do simple videos on a MAC and I can say it works GREAT.
Also to be noted and to give CREDIT to Logitech - this thing works great in low light environments...it doesnt make everything dark. One bulb and you are set to go with great images..... I have done it ... I stand by it...and I love it.
Now if we could get it more affordable for the masses - we would have a 5/5 winner.
logitech mac cam 2008-09-23
The camera is very nice. For the price I'm a little disappointed its not on par with the features of the Windows version.
An excellent best webcam for any system 2008-09-20
WebCam / Enjoy image-perfect detail and clarity. Carl Zeiss optics and autofocus keep images razor-sharp, even in extreme close-ups Integrated microphone - A high quality microphone provides excellent, hands-free audio. Compatibility - Enjoy lifelike video on iChat or Skype - up to 30 FPS VGA quality. QuickCam Vision Pro also works with most leading instant messaging applications and delivers superior image quality compared to standard webcams Universal monitor clip - Mounts easily on any type of display or notebook computer Package Contents - Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro webcam with 6-foot USB cable, Universal clip, Logitech 2-year limited hardware warranty System Requirements - Macintosh - Mac OS 10.4.11 or higher on a G4 800MHz or higher
A good choice for Mac users 2008-09-15
I was looking for a webcam to interface with a powerbook G4, and this camera works quite well. It was simple to hookup with Skype, producing a fairly sharp image and good color balance. The autofocus seems to be accurate, and the sound clear. The image is at least a crisp as that produced by the built-in webcams that come with newer Macs. Overall, I think it is better than some of the low-cost webcams I have tried, though at a considerably higher cost. As another reviewer suggested, however, it is possible that my hardware is the main factor limiting performance. Thus, under more demanding conditions, more marked differences between these cameras may be apparent.
Also works great with Linux and Windows XP 2008-09-10
The "Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac" title is misleading.
It's not Mac only!
In fact, it's the easiest webcam I've ever installed, on XP (Windows XP Pro SP3), and on Linux (Fedora 8 and Fedora 9).
On XP, it has full native support. It's driverless. Windows XP will install it automatically. It has full native support in Windows, including image preview in My Computer, and image capture for changing your account's icon in Control Panel/User Accounts.
On Linux, it was recognized instantly. It uses the "uvcvideo" driver. The "ucview" test program worked, and Skype worked.
The webcam uses the new USB video device class standard. This means that it's generic, like a USB keyboard or USB mouse, and will never require a driver.
Autofocus and autoexposure (light level) is done purely in hardware. There's no software to install. This is different from the earlier Logitech QuickCam 9000, which depended on Windows software to do the focus and exposure, which lowered the price of the webcam, but forced you to use Windows. The microphone is pretty good for a webcam, but you'll still want a headset for clear conversation. Frame rate is very fast and smooth, 30fps at 640x480.
It's not without its disadvantages, though. It's pricey. The included stand is very wobbly, and falls down easily. When set on top of the monitor, gravity's the only thing holding it on, it will slide off easily. Unlike the older Logitech webcams with flexible plastic that could mold into place, this camera has stiff plastic, so it doesn't maintain as good a grip. No zoom. Frame rate gets much slower if resolution is increased beyond 640x480. At 960x720, it's 15fps. At the maximum 1600x1200, it's only 5ps. Anything above 960x720 is just hardware upscaling, as the true optical resolution of the webcam is 960x720.
About the only operating system I haven't yet used the webcam with, is Mac :)
plug and play 
2008-09-06
This is a great cam for my online chats. Nice auto focus feature, easy to set up, perfect color and clear images. Unfortunately doesn't have a zoom feature, that would have been really nice. Microphone doesn't work well for me. Would have helped to have some software to back this up.
Have used many Logitech products and have always been happy with them.
Works great 2008-09-06
Couldn't be simpler. Find a USB port on your Mac. Plug it in and it works. No software to load. No adjustments other than tilting the camera to center on your smiling face.
