Does this camera come with simple instuctions and a cd to fit in a Mac?
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Yes they were simple, if you are somewhat literate with a wireless network. You do need to know your network settings, and password. Actually the software will automatically detect the wireless settings, but you do need to know encryption key for network. I have a PC, but I do recall the instructions were also for a Mac. It took me almost two hours to hook up a Panasonic one I got at best buy, and it didn't work in dark. This one only took me about 15 minutes to install and you can see in total darkness. Just really have to follow instructions and have some knowledge of a wireless network setup. So far it's been a great camera that we can use with our iPhones and iPads. I love it! Yes they were simple, if you are somewhat literate with a wireless network. You do need to know your network settings, and password. Actually the software will automatically detect the wireless settings, but you do need to know encryption key for network. I have a PC, but I do recall the instructions were also for a Mac. It took me almost two hours to hook up a Panasonic one I got at best buy, and it didn't work in dark. This one only took me about 15 minutes to install and you can see in total darkness. Just really have to follow instructions and have some knowledge of a wireless... » Read More Yes they were simple, if you are somewhat literate with a wireless network. You do need to know your network settings, and password. Actually the software will automatically detect the wireless settings, but you do need to know encryption key for network. I have a PC, but I do recall the instructions were also for a Mac. It took me almost two hours to hook up a Panasonic one I got at best buy, and it didn't work in dark. This one only took me about 15 minutes to install and you can see in total darkness. Just really have to follow instructions and have some knowledge of a wireless network setup. So far it's been a great camera that we can use with our iPhones and iPads. I love it! « Show Less
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The instruction manual is written in "Chinglish." You'll probably be frustrated by it. I'm an avid Mac user and machine vision engineer. I can help you if you want.Don't use the mini CD in your Mac. It won't work and might get stuck. Instead, go to Foscam<dot>us and download the "IP Camera Tool" program. It's under the Support tab. Use the MPEG version for Mac.
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Foscam has Mac IP Camera Tool software on their website. Have both PC and MAC, setup completed on PC. Able to access on MAC by entering the camera website. Connected 2nd 8918W in about 20 minutes, then just had to walk myself back through port forwarding and static IP sets. Instructions no bad, they read like most manuals these days, as a chinese interpretation.
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I do not remember whether it came with a MAC dik. I will tell you that the directions were POOR and I never got the camera set up; I sent it back,
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I assume this is similar to the newer version I just bought, 8910W. The Foscam website has awesome video tutorials under SUPPORT that show you exactly how to set it up on a Mac and Airport network (which should work with any network).
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Yes they were simple, if you are somewhat literate with a wireless network. You do need to know your network settings, and password. Actually the software will automatically detect the wireless settings, but you do need to know encryption key for network. I have a PC, but I do recall the instructions were also for a Mac. It took me almost two hours to hook up a Panasonic one I got at best buy, and it didn't work in dark. This one only took me about 15 minutes to install and you can see in total darkness. Just really have to follow instructions and have some knowledge of a wireless network setup. So far it's been a great camera that we can use with our iPhones and iPads. I love it!
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Instructions are VERY bad and the tech support was worse. I returned mine and never looked back.
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I bought this a few years ago and it only came with windows software - you could try their web site to see if the have a version for Mac.
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The 3 answers I saw from others are pretty good, except I have to disagree with the person who said it is bad video. It is a low priced camera and the video is not bad. It isn't high quality HD, but it is acceptable for the price. I don/t have a MAC, but the other answers answered that. It does come with a cable giving you audio & video out that can plug into a DVD recorder, so you can make DVD copies without using a computer.
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Yes, it's compatible with Mac. Just plug it in the USB port and iMovie and iPhoto will recognize it. You can then import video and pic as necessary.
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Yes! I bought my in January and it came as described. However, the software (to record a video or to take pictures) that came with it does not work very well on my Mac pro.
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It comes with software; I didn't have to do anything special for my Mac. It works pretty well.
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In a word, yes. Install software from the CD; both Mac and Windows are included.
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Well what we do is remove the memory card to upload the video. We don't use the cd software that comes with it. And we have made some nice videos and movies on our mac with this camera.
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Yes. It comes on a mini CD. My PC is running Windows 7. One problem though, it seems that I have to reload the software regularly otherwise the camera does not get recognized / perform properly. The re-install is more like a "repair" and doesn't take that long. I have not pursued a solution to this yet.
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It is, to a point. I plugged it in to several of our Macs (an iMac G3, a G4, and an Intel Macbook), and in each case the camera's internal memory showed up on my desktop, just as a USB flash drive would. The pictures can be transferred to the the computer by drag and drop, which is good enough for us. In no case, however, was I able to get iPhoto or Image capture to recognize the camera directly, and of coarse the included Windows-based software doesn't work.
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Yes it does. In fact it is the best camera for the mac! I prefer to use this cam oppose to my built in cam on my MacBook Air. It's not even close, this camera is better by a mile!
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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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Yes, but you may should to download an other software. The software on CD doesn't compatible with MAC. For the software, please contact our customer service representatives.
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what software did you find? i'm a mac user as well and was thinking about purchasing this camera.
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This camera is so easy to use with a Mac. I simply remove the SanDisk card and put it into the SanDisk slot on my MacBook Pro. If your computer doesn't have a SanDisk slot, you can buy a card reader that plugs into the usb port (can get one for less than $10.) Another option is to attach via the USB cable that comes with the camera. This is a very easy to use camera.
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I don't have a Mac but I assume it should work just fine with a Mac. Great camera.
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I'm using a Windows P.C. Not sure about using a Mac. I would contact Canon for more details. The software (Pixela) that came with my videocam does require only Windows OS to operate.