MAC user I have a MAC/apple computer and was wondering if this camera will have any issues with my computer?
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I got this camera for christmas, and I am running an imac with OSX version 10.5.5 which I am finding very unfortunate. The customer service line rings and rings and won't answer, and this camera does not appear to be compatible with my computer, thus I cannot get my christmas pictures off of it! Frustrating!!!
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Hi K!I am plugging it into the USB port directly, I don't have a card reader. iPhoto didn't recognize it... its own software that came on the cd (ancient) didn't see it... I got out the instructional booklet and did all the dumb stuff... you know. The spec's for the product don't advertise that they cover 10.5.5, which is the sad part. I'm hoping that's something they will fix soon? Or I'll figure out a workaround soon. Let me know if you have any luck!
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I got one for Christmas too (in black, not green tho!), but haven't tried to download any photos yet, so I'll have to get back to you. I have a new MacBook with 10.5, so we'll see... I guess your post has me a little concerned too now!Meanwhile, are you plugging into the USB port directly, or using a card reader (which will be MUCH faster because of USB2 speeds, vs USB1 through the camera's cable)? It might make a difference. Does iPhoto even recognize that a camera is plugged into the iMac, or does nothing at all happen?I'll update here in a day or two after I plug in my own camera to find out what happens... or DOESN'T happen! I got one for Christmas too (in black, not green tho!), but haven't tried to download any photos yet, so I'll have to get back to you. I have a new MacBook with 10.5, so we'll see... I guess your post has me a little concerned too now!Meanwhile, are you plugging into the USB port directly, or using a card reader (which will be MUCH faster because of USB2 speeds, vs USB1 through the camera's cable)? It might make a difference. Does iPhoto even recognize that a camera is plugged into the iMac, or does nothing at all happen?I'll update here in a day or two after I plug... » Read More I got one for Christmas too (in black, not green tho!), but haven't tried to download any photos yet, so I'll have to get back to you. I have a new MacBook with 10.5, so we'll see... I guess your post has me a little concerned too now!Meanwhile, are you plugging into the USB port directly, or using a card reader (which will be MUCH faster because of USB2 speeds, vs USB1 through the camera's cable)? It might make a difference. Does iPhoto even recognize that a camera is plugged into the iMac, or does nothing at all happen?I'll update here in a day or two after I plug in my own camera to find out what happens... or DOESN'T happen! « Show Less
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Okay, all I needed was the software upgrade! I had been putting it off for awhile now, it fixed it all!Thanks Ken!
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I think a mac would recognize the camera and upload the photos, but the video is in wav format and to my knowledge, mac does not support wav files. With a Mac, your best bet is a Canon.
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I had 8 GB memory when I was using it on my Mac Pro. But I have only OS X 10.6.8. I found the resolution to be fine. Course resolution will depend a lot on your display more than on anything else. Well, that and the camera's capabilities. I won't say it's the best camera out there, but it is for Mac, easy to set up, and I found the pictures to be of acceptable quality, bearing in mind that that is also a subjective thing.
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I have had no trouble at all uploading to my Mac from this camera. I have worked in both iMovie and FCPX with no glitches at all.
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No problem with setting it up with a Mac, and if for any reason you encounter any problems Foscam customer service is excellent and very helpful.
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I'd just like to add that I was unable to find any software for the camera that works on a Mac OSX, with the result that many of the features don't work, including picture adjustment. On my Mac Pro, the picture is higher-res and significantly better than my old webcam, but it's also significantly over-exposed.
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I found a review of this camera on Associated Media that mentions it is NOT Mac compatible.
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its a widely known issue - macs dont recognise memory card formatted by this camera. it's a joke trying to get files onto iMovie...
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I went on the Fisher Price site and it said this: Photo editing software is not Mac-compatible, but you can connect this camera directly to your Mac to transfer images.
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Not sure if you have received a response but unfortunately I cannot answer the question. Supposedly in the description it is compatible with all macs. But I will say that it's tough to get the camera pointed in the right direction. Where the camera attaches to the base is pretty loose. The wire easily affects where it points. Video quality is excellent though.
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No...the software is not Mac compatible. However the camera can be made to work with a Mac. I use Parallels or Bootcamp and run the included software on Windows on my Macbook Air.
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Yes you can use with a MAC but, this is a low end camera with bad video. You are better off getting a higher end camera.
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Good question. I have just purchased the camera, because it has a short Mac section in the manual that seems to indicate that it is compatible. However, now that I've used it, i can't move the video to my Mac. Worthless!
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I'm wondering the same thing... i cannot even upload the file from my camera onto my Mac.. i'm confused because my Sony T90 uploaded video without any problem. Please can someone answer this question
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I own a Mac, and camera on the Mac it is Plug N Play. The only thing you can adjust is the microphone level which is good since that can eliminate feedback. Out of many web cams this was one of the only that is compatible with a Mac. The auto focus has never been an issue on web cam chats. The only problem I have had is when no one is talking the camera searches for a sound, and sometimes generates feedback, but that is rare.
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I don't have a MAC but that refers to the operating system not file formats. So, I don't think there would be any compatability issues. The camera transfers the photos/videos in standard formats.
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i just bought this camera and had no problem downloading my pictures on to my MacBook Pro.