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rich82fox
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Jul 15, 2008, 07:04 PM
 
hi

does anybody know if the built-in webcam on the current iMacs is better/same quality as the standalone iSight camera they used to sell?

any ideas?

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Jul 15, 2008, 07:50 PM
 
I think it varies - the external has a better lens and focus system, but the internal one behaves better in lower light.
     
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Jul 15, 2008, 08:21 PM
 
Don't know about iSight, but the original MacAlly was crap in comparison.

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