Mac Compatible? Does anybody have experience using this camera with Macs? I have an iBook, and want to be sure before I spend $250 that it will work.Thanks!
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Yes, I have this camera and download the photos on my Apple Powerbook all the time. Canon always does a great job of supporting mac users with its bundeled software. If you have iPhoto (which comes with every mac) you don;t need tyo load the Canon software. When you plug the cmaera into the USB port, OS X will recognize it and open up iPhoto where you can import, edit, resize, etc, the photos.
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I doubt that you will ever find a digital camera that does not work with a Mac (OS X and later). Macs were the first to use USB and tend to be the choice of most serious photographers and graphic artists.
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Well, I'll answer your question, cause I have been on line with AppleCare, and NO it does not work with MAC. Then, gee, wiz, I looked on the back of the box my Camcorder was in and it said is is only Windows . That is what I get for not researching better. Just got back from a trip and now need to find a Windows computer to download and hopefully edit my video. The other option is to purchase windows that can be also installed on the IMAC. Good luck to you... and me..
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Did you ever figure out how to use your Sony Handycam DCR-DVD108 with your Imac/Imovie? I still haven't -- but there has to be a way, right? I gave up a while back, but am now ready to try again. Please let me know if you have any tips.
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Hi, This was my biggest concern in purchasing a new video camera, and I first purchased a JVC Everio one, which I quickly learned would not be natively compatible. The people at the Apple store told me to get a Canon FS 100 (the forerunner to this model), and when I saw the FS 200 coming out, I decided to wait. It was well worth it, and it is COMPLETELY compatible with Mac, but there IS a catch. You need to be running imovie 08 or 09. My Macbook is almost 3 years old, and imovie HD (the 06 version) did not work with the camera, and when I would connect it, it would open iphoto and then have no idea what to do with my movies. Imovie 09 is a great program, and worth the money since it is easier to use than iMovie HD AND has important updates like the ability to post directly to YouTube (the older programs involved an extremely complicated process where you had to change bitrate settings, UGH!). So to sum up, this IS the camera for mac and imovie users, but know that you will need to upgrade your system if you are running an imovie version that predates imovie 08. Also, I recommend getting a card reader when you buy your memory card. I got a 16 gig card on Amazon that came with a reader for $40 and it's amazing. You just pop it in the side, open imovie, and I was able to transfer 2 hours of video in about 8 minutes. LOVE IT!!
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I do not have a Macbook. But this camera works perfectly with a Mac G5 and a Mac G6. Both of these are desk tops.
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Subject: Re: Y. Callewaert commented on your answer to the question "Being a Mac user, will this camera work with my Mac and iMovie program?"if you want a sample from the camera, you can go to facebook's Hot SpringsJazz Society and look at the u-tube videos of our Vocal-Rama event .... all6 or so of the u=tubes were taken by the camera and attached mic. Theacoustics in the Garvan Gardens Chapel aren't the best, but I thought thesounds came through reasonably well....Dave
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I put a memory card in my camera and I just remove it and load it in my computer and down load the pics from the card ...there is a USB port you can also download that way...I have a Mac and no problems
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I have been using the Camera in my MacBook Pro and I find the quality is actually better than some digital cameras that i have used in the past, I've had great results. Hope that helps, good luck.
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Unfortunately, I do not know the answer to your question. If I was in your situation, I would write to the manufacture, in this case Macally, and ask them your question. I do not know how compatible this webcam is with older apple computer systems. I hope you good luck in your quest. Happy Thanksgiving.JoseMaple Heights, Ohio
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Need a PC, software come with is for PC. Don't know about MAC. But it is usb camera.
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I accidentally answered yes to this question, however, I can't seem to find any mention of Mac compatibility on their website. So, I'm going to have to go with no. Sorry.
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I know they don't officially support Macs but if i plugged it in using the usb cable would it recognize it or no. It's kind of a deal breaker for me so i was wondering if anyone had any info.Thanks!
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Thank you! It can be so difficult finding out about Mac compatibility of these devices. Why doesn't Olympus publish this information?
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Hi,What is your operating system...PC window or Mac? I am looking for a camera that will work as a webcam also and it seems that Fujis are ones mentioned, but have not found any info on which cameras or how to hook up. I see no one replied to your posting, but wondered if you ever got the S700 to work as a webcam as i am very interested in this camera...thanks
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I went on the Fisher Price site and it said this: Photo editing software is not Mac-compatible, but you can connect this camera directly to your Mac to transfer images.
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Where did you find the drivers. I have searched Canons website and can find no Mac drivers for this machine.
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I'm still learning the ins and outs of having a Mac...but I do have this camera and I was able to plug it right in and download my photos. This is a great camera - takes good photos and videos and is completely waterproof! It survived a trip to Atlantis in the Bahamas!