Apple Compatible Ringlight Webcams
Mac users shopping for an external OSX friendly video chat webcam with built-in ring light might want to consider one of the many models now featuring built-in LED lighting incorporated into the webcam housing.Built-In Ringlight Cams
One of the advantages of a LED ring light webcam for MacOS is at the very least an improved image in sub optimal conditions. Good lighting is the #1 rule for any photographer. Improved lighting can also increase your Mac webcam frame rates so the camera doesn't have to struggle to capture enough light.One camera in particular - the Nexigo 930e - supports a 3-level lighting touch-sensitive control on the webcam's face for quick adjustment. Other Mac ring light cams like the Anker Video Bar Webcam allow several color temp choices as well, for warmer or cooler color balance.
Speakers, Microphone, LED Light
One of the drawbacks of webcams with a built-in ringlight is bumping and jostling the cam to turn on or to adjust the camera lighting while its in operation. At close range, a ringlight webcam may be good as a supplimental fill light, and can eliminate facial shadows directly. But staring into a front facing right light might be somewhat annoying. All the above cams have a white plastic diffuser to minimize direct glare.
Apple OSX Webcam Compatibility
All the above webcams that have built-in lighting support the cross-platform UVC - USB Video Class webcam standard. That insures instant plug and play on any version of MacOS since v10.5 using Apple's bundled drivers. For Mac webcam software support of additional webcam settings, look at NEXIGO brand webcams with ring lights that offer a good webcam control app specifically for OSX: Most webcam manufacturers don't.Ring Light Tripods With Web Camera Mounts
If you already have Mac external USB webcam with tripod mounting hole, there are ringlight clips and tripods that get power from a USB port. These often feature an inline switch that may allow several brightness level settings and/or let you change the LED's color temperature for a cooler or warmer glow. Check out the Amazon widget below for a various selection of video conference lighting solutions at your Macintosh desktop.Tags: mac ring light web camera, ringlight webcam mac, ring light webcam for mac, best mac ring light webcams, webcam with ring light for mac