Logitech Launches Mac-Specfic Webcam

As hard as it is to belive, there’s probably a significant amount of Mac Users out there that don’t remember a time when you had to use an external iSight webcam. However there was a time before the day of the built-in iSight camera and some people preferred it that way.

For those who do remember and did prefer it that way, Logitech is offering an alternative. The company has launched its first Mac-Only webcam, the QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac.

Logitech claims that it’s compatibility with iChat and Skype means users can enjoy “VGA-quality video at up to 30 frames per second – four times as sharp and twice as smooth as any other video calling solution” and that the Carl Zeiss lens means ensures users will get superior sharpness in a compact, lightweight design.

So what exactly are you getting for your buck? The QuickCam is capable of shooting 2 mega pixel still shots, which is the equivalent of what you’d get with a decent cell phone camera. Video clip resolutions are 720p at 960-by-720 pixels. The webcams also incorporates Logitech’s RightLight technology that auto adjusts the lighting of the camera depending on how dark the room is and has a built in microphone.

The QuickCam comes in black and silver and is available for €129.99. You should start to see it from the beginning of July, which means you might be able to nab one of these from as early as next week.