Wondering if or which web cameras in Microsoft's line are compatible with Mac OS X? The Life Cam Pro HD 1080p webcam from MS is an exceptionally high-quality, driver-free USB Video Class compliant choice for any modern computer operating system. With both a flexible, bendable mount and standard tripod camera mounting hole, it offers far more versatile camera placement that a MacBook or iMac's built-in iSight camera can't provide. And it's precision optics and ultra-high resolution camera hardware deliver pristine, sharp images that few other webcamera's can match.

Mac Compatible Microsoft HD Webcam

Hi-Def 1080p Resolution w/Microphone

• HD widescreen 1080p camera sensor for video capture
• 720p HD video chat mode for a true HD-quality Skype experience
• Delivers superior image quality and sharpness
• Features a high-precision optical glass element lens
• Smooth and responsive Auto-Focus
• Microsoft's TrueColor technology automatically delivers accurate, bright video
• High-fidelity wide-band microphone -for natural, highly detailed audio capture
• UVC - USB Video Class Compliance for driver-free installation
• USB 2.0 port speed minimum, SuperSpeed USB 3.0- 3.1 compatible
• Standard camera tripod mount in webcam's flex-grip base
• Rotates 180 degrees side-to-side for versatile positioning

The cross-platform LifeCam Pro HD webcam for Macintosh or PC works out of the box with Apple's OSX 10.5+, Linux, and recent Windows 7 and higher operating systems. This video capture and chat cam represents Microsoft's premium, state-of-the-art web camera technology and rival's Logitech's comparable C920 and wide-angle C930e models - often at a lower price.

Don't be confused by offerings of both a 'Business' and 'Consumer' version: They're the SAME, identical camera packaged for different markets. Compare pricing between the two and you may be able to purchase this spectacular hi-definition premium MS webcam at a very reasonable price.

Wondering if Microsoft webcams are compatible with Mac? Many more recent models are. If you're in the market for an external USB webcam that's been tested on a Mac computer system running OSX, the Mac compatible Microsoft HD-5000 LifeCam might be a good camera choice for your favorite Apple internet video conferencing app or for recording video clips for uploading to YouTube, for use in iMovie projects, or other online video services.

Mac Compatible LifeCam 5000

HD AutoFocus Camera W/Mic

Essential Microsoft LifeCam Camera Features

A few particularly notable features of the UVC compliant Microsoft HD-5000 web camera for Mac includes assured compatibility with OS X version 10.5 or greater. You simply need plug it in to an available USB port. Apple’s OSX operating system includes low-level USB Video Class - UVC hardware drivers so that the web camera will be immediately recognized and ready to use by simply an open USB 3.0 or 2.0 port on a Mac desktop or laptop system. An LED indicator on the front lights when the camera is active. Although there's a still image capture button atop the camera body, it's non-functional on the Mac, use PhotoBooth or other app to nab still pictures.

Imaging Abilities Of The Microsoft HD-5000 Cam

With a 5MP sensor the LifeCam 5000 is capable of capture of 720p high-def video depending on the speed of your Mac's CPU and the settings you choose in your video app. This is a full Auto-Focus webcam that can be slow and sluggish in low-light situations, but offers reasonably responsive focusing with decent lighting available. Clarity is excellent, and it should be noted Microsoft's TrueColor webcam technology is spot on - something that cannot be said of the off-color hues Apple's built-in iSight cameras are all too guilty of.

Audio Handling Abilities Of The Microsoft HD-5000

The Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 webcam features a front-facing internal microphone of reasonably high quality which some find even better than the internal microphone that may built into your Mac desktop or laptop computer. For particular Mac desktop computers like a Mac mini or a Macintosh Pro, there is no microphone at all! Therefore, connecting a Microsoft HD-5000 webcam with it’s included USB microphone adds the ability to record audio as well, via just one USB device.

Additional Webcam Features Of The Microsoft HD-5000

The Microsoft HD-5000 or Mac web camera mount clip includes a versatile, flexible clip to attach it to a MacBook display or to sit or mount atop a desktop computer monitor. A standard camera tripod mounting screw hole is NOT incorporated into the camera body, so this may not be the right choice if tripod use is critical to you. Like many webcam clips, this one is rubbery coated to grip better than smooth plastic ones do.

Affordability Of Microsoft HD-5000

With a typical listed price of around $40 USD this 720p hi-def Apple-friendly Microsoft webcam is an easily affordable choice for nearly any budget, yet still offers a really exceptional web camera image for your online conferencing, Skype chats, and video recording sessions.

A Microsoft webcam compatible with Mac OSX? Yes, it's true. Have you been in the market for an external webcam that is tested compatible with a Mac computer system running OSX? The Mac compatible Microsoft HD-3000 web camera is a great camera choice for your favorite Mac internet video chat program or for recording video clips for use in iMovie projects or for uploading to YouTube or other online video services.

Microsoft LifeCam HD For Mac

Fixed Focus - 720p HD Resolution

Noteworthy Webcam Features

Some of the particularly notable features of the Microsoft HD-3000 webcam for Mac include assured compatibility with Mac OS X version 10.X or greater. You simply need plug it in. Apple’s OSX includes basic UVC - USB Video Class hardware drivers so that the webcam will be immediately recognized by merely plugging it into any available USB SuperSpeed 3.0 or 2.03.0 port on the Mac laptop or desktop system.

The HD-3000 is a fixed-focus webcam for hassle-free sharpness at any range. What is notable about Microsoft's cameras is their excellent True-Color color-fidelity and light management.

Audio Handling Abilities Of The Microsoft HD-3000

The Microsoft HD-3000 webcam also includes a built-in microphone of reasonable sound quality that may be better than the internal mic in a Mac desktop or laptop computer. For particular Mac desktop computers such as a Macintosh Pro or Mac mini, there isn’t any microphone. So, adding a Microsoft HD-3000 webcam with it’s included microphone also yields the ability to record audio as well, via a single USB device.

Additional Webcam Features Of The Microsoft HD-3000

The Microsoft HD-3000 or Mac webcam mount apparatus is kind weird: A bendy-flexy-foldy 1-piece design with a stiff but rubbery texture to attach it to your MacBook display or atop a desktop computer monitor. Unfortunately it doesn't have a standard camera tripod mounting screw hole. If this otherwise impressive camera has a drawback, it's the 'iffy' design of the clip.

Cost Of Microsoft HD-3000

Commonly available at a typical selling price of around $30 USD this mid-range webcam from Microsoft is a reasonably affordable choice for practically any budget yet still offering an exceptional webcam online chat and video recording experience.