Compatibility Note: iUSBCam is no longer supported in Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).
iUSBCam is an add-on for iChat which allows you to use a USB webcam for video conferencing. It also enables Chat video conferencing on Macs which otherwise fall below Apple's system requirements for conferencing.
For example, with iUSBCam, you can use a Logitech QuickCam for video chat, or an iSight with a 500 MHz iBook.
More Features:
Use most USB webcams with iChat. Videoconference on a computer that iChat does not support.
Adjust camera settings like brightness and contrast.
Use a DV camera on a G3.
Adjust all iSight settings.
Videoconference using your screen as a video source.
Easily switch between available video sources.
Try
before you buy. Download the demo.
Change Your Video Source
iUSBCam adds "Change Video Source..." to the "Video" menu. This lets you quickly switch between available cameras.
Complete Video Settings Panel
iUSBCam adds a "Show Video Settings" menu
item to the "Video" menu. You can use the video settings panel to adjust camera settings such as brightness, contrast, sharpness, and saturation. When using an
iSight, many other settings will be available. Also, with some USB drivers, the "More Settings..." button will allow you to adjust camera-specific features such as face tracking.
Broadcast Your Screen
iUSBCam will allow you to use your screen
as a video source. Choose "Change Video Source" and select "Screen View".
The Screen View option is available even when no camera is connected.